Climate paradox as blizzards rise with less snow
Scientists note a warmer atmosphere holds more moisture, triggering huge blizzards even as annual snowfall declines. Across the U S the number of extreme snow events has risen while spring snow cover shrinks globally. Researchers warn future winters may feature fewer snow days but more intense storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Midwest
U.S
National Climatic Data Center
Rutgers University
Journal of Climate
United States
Princeton University
Michael Oppenheimer
Mark Serreze
National
Snow and Ice Data Center
Chicago
Texas lawmakers back funds for expert witnesses in predator cases
In a key move, a House Appropriations Subcommittee approved 128000 dollars to hire a second expert witness in complex civil commitment cases involving violent sex offenders. The plan targets about 50 annual commitments, with roughly 17 cases aided by the extra testimony from a psychologist or psychiatrist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
House
Judiciary
Comptroller’s Department
Sylvester Turner
Colorado House OKs gun limits and universal checks
The Colorado House approved a 15 round limit on magazines and an eight round cap for shotguns, along with a universal background checks measure for all gun purchases. The votes reflected a tense debate tied to mass shootings and White House attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado House
White House
House
Rhonda Fields
Aurora
Jerry Sonnenberg
Sterling
Joe Biden
Also Mentioned on This Page
Climate
Rutgers. Edu
Ncdc
Charles Krupaa
Mike Brown
Boston
Chinatown
Bryan
Central Texas
Gregory Pickard
College Station
Eric Wallace
Pickard
Wallace
Knights of Columbus
Powers Austin
Texas
University of Texas
Bill Powers
Senate
Powers
Schools’ Board of Regents
Rick Perry
Patrick
Com
Texas Senate Education Committee
Dan Patrick
THE
Associated Press
Larry
Santa Fe Square
Odessa
Bghams.com
Big Spring St
Midland
America
Andrews
Medicaid & Chip Provider
Kevin McCarver
East 7Th St
General Dentists
Ay Bakken
Eagle Ford
Niobrara
Fayetteville
Ens
Barnett
Haynesville
Woodford
Wash d
Wty
Centennialclassicarms.com
Colorado
FixJets.com
Airlines
TSE Oaerage
AIM
Kanes
jetBlue Airways
United
VMCNN
IBM Ta Ua