Jan 09 Polar vortex exposes natural gas supply problem Frigid temperatures led to a rise in natural gas prices, exposing a weakness in the infrastructure. Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images As the U.S. thaws out from the deep freeze that gripped much of the nation this week,… Continue reading
Jan 07 Watch How a winter 'wobble' brought freezing North Pole temperatures to the U.S. By PBS News Hour The strong winds that normally keep the masses of very cold air contained near the North Pole weakened this week, allowing frigid temperatures to reach down into the United States. Judy Woodruff talks to Andrew Freedman of Climate Central about… Continue watching
Jan 07 Arctic blast hits the U.S. with lowest temperatures in decades Freezing temperatures hit lows not seen in decades across the U.S. Still by PBS NewsHour As the phrase "polar vortex" enters the public's vocabulary, mercury in thermometers continued to drop this week with forecasts across the U.S. calling… Continue reading
Jan 06 Watch Confronting bitter weather, Midwest mayors address help for vulnerable citizens Confronting bitter weather, Midwest mayors address help for vulnerable citizens… Continue watching
Jan 03 Baby panda not quite sure about this whole snow thing Do you remember when you first experienced snow? The wonderment of that cold fluffy white stuff, the way those falling flakes melted on your tongue. Depending on where you grew up, you may not. But the one thing better than… Continue reading
Jan 03 Watch News Wrap: Arctic air lingers in Northeast as winter storm wraps up News Wrap: Arctic air lingers in Northeast as winter storm wraps up… Continue watching
Jan 03 NASA captures winter storm blanketing northeastern U.S. The first winter storm of 2014 blanketed parts of the U.S. with snow, ice, heavy winds and bitter cold. Photo by NASA NASA's Aqua satellite captured a true-color image of Thursday's massive winter storm moving up the east… Continue reading
Jan 02 Watch News Wrap: First major snowstorm of 2014 shuts down Midwest cities News Wrap: First major snowstorm of 2014 shuts down Midwest cities… Continue watching
Dec 18 Watch Philippines disaster inspires 'typhoon' of aid activity to meet basic needs Philippines disaster inspires 'typhoon' of aid activity to meet basic needs… Continue watching
Dec 13 Rare snowfall shuts down Jerusalem, blankets Cairo يا جماعة الدنيا نزلت تلللللللللج والدنيا لونها ابيض!!!! pic.twitter.com/c516QItkCl— Maha Salem (@MihooSalem) December 13, 2013 A winter storm moving through the Middle East since Wednesday has shut down in Jerusalem, blanketed Egypt's suburbs and ports… Continue reading