Maui, Hawaii, Death Toll Hits 93, Deadliest American Wildfire In Over 100 Years

Maui Death Toll Hits 93—Deadliest American Wildfire In Over 100 Years

The Maui wildfires have caused significant damage and destruction, with over 2,200 structures already damaged or destroyed. According to the Governor of Hawaii, Josh Green, the estimated damages amount to a staggering $6 billion, making this the largest natural disaster in Hawaii’s history since becoming a state in 1959. (Photo by YUKI IWAMURA/AFP via Getty …

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The Impact of Smoke Exposure on Brain Function

The Impact of Smoke Exposure on Brain Function

JERSEY CITY, NJ – June 7: The sun rises behind the magnificent Manhattan skyline and One World Trade Center in New York City, but unfortunately, it is shrouded in smoke. This smoke is a result of the Canadian wildfires, which have caused the National Weather Service to issue warnings to more than 80 million Americans …

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Lessons on Atmospheric Physics in the Great Smoky Mountains

Lessons on Atmospheric Physics in the Great Smoky Mountains

Smokey Mountain National Park on May 7th, 2023 Dr. Marshall Shepherd The wonders of nature are exemplified in the Great Smoky Mountains. I am fortunate to experience them occasionally through my children. My daughter played volleyball tournaments in Sevierville, Tennessee, and this past weekend, my family attended my son’s basketball tournament in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. On …

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