The World Meteorological Organization said most of the economic damage between 1970 and 2021 came in the U.S. – totaling $1.7 trillion – but 9 in 10 deaths worldwide took place in developing countries.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Rainstorm shows how climate change will hit home
More frequent and more intense storms are already a reality. Without meaningful action on climate, they will worsen.
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Posted inNation & World, News
800,000 lose power as freezing rain hits Ontario and Quebec
Freezing rain and thunderstorms have pummeled parts of Ontario and Quebec.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Northeast digs out after some places blanketed by 35 inches of snow
In a dramatic overnight rescue, a search team located 2 hikers stranded in heavy snow in Massachusetts’ Mount Washington State Forest.
Posted inNation & World
New atmospheric river pushes into swamped California
So far this winter, the state has been battered by 10 atmospheric rivers.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Late-winter storm pummels Northeast with heavy, wet snow
More than 400 flights traveling to, from or within the U.S. were canceled Tuesday, with Boston and New York City area airports seeing the highest number of scrubbed flights.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, New England, News
Snow has been a no-show for some traditionally wintry cities
For many who pride themselves on thriving in New England winters, the unusually warm conditions have been disorienting and downright depressing.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Gov. Mills orders state offices closed Thursday because of storm
The storm is expected to affect visibility and road conditions, making for challenging commutes on Thursday morning and evening.
Posted inLocal & State
Gov. Mills seeks federal disaster declaration for late December storm
The Dec. 23 storm knocked out power for more than 270,000 households in Maine.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Vermont further extends warning after three ice fishing deaths
Vermont authorities have extended their warning for people to stay off the ice on Lake Champlain and to be cautious on other lakes following three recent deaths.