Skiers seek climate change moves: 'The seasons have shifted'
Overall World Cup winners Mikaela Shiffrin, Federica Brignone and Aleksander Aamodt Kilde are among nearly 200 athletes from multiple disciplines who have signed a letter addressed to the International Ski and Snowboard Federation demanding action over climate change.
Aaahhhh-ctober!
Perfect skies this last September week continue into the first weekend of the new month with lows in the 50s and highs in the 80s! This is why we call it Aaahhhh-ctober! We donโt always start with a sigh of relief, but right now weโre feeling a โlatteโ pumpkin love from Mother Nature!
Mother Natureโs Texas to-do list: These classic hikes showcase our stateโs wild splendors
If Mother Nature made a to-do list for Texas, weโd venture to guess that these hikes would be on it. They capture much of what the Lone Star Stateโs wild backyard has to offer. Breathtaking mountain vistas? Check. Splendid canyons? Check. Deep forests and swampy lowlands? Check and check.
Transplanting fat cells a way to relieve knee pain
New numbers show that one out of 12 adults over the age of 25 will have a knee replacement sometime during their lifetime. โI have some arthritis in that knee, osteoarthritis, and I wanted to avoid at all costs another knee replacement,โ shared Perez. โIt set off this revolution worldwide of getting stem cells from fat,โ Jason Dragoo, MD an orthopedic surgeon at UCHealth, Denver. And now, heโs using those stem cells to ease his patientsโ knee pain. And we looked at the fat pad and it contains a very high number of stem cells,โ illustrated Dr. Dragoo.
Recovery Houston to help Hurricane Laura survivors during Labor Day weekend
One wedding planner turned renowned recovery effort organizer has now set her sights to bring help from Houston to the hardest-hit areas of Louisiana after Hurricane Laura. It was then on Labor Day weekend, the volunteer non-profit organization, Recovery Houston, was born. Recovery Houston went on to gain hundreds of volunteers and take on larger projects, long-term recovery efforts and even beautifying an east Houston school affected by Hurricane Harvey. This weekend, Labor Day weekend, were deploying teams to get Houston boots on the ground to go help our Cajun sisters and brothers, Creech said. Theres work for everyone, said Blaise Mladenka, Recovery Houston board member and long-time volunteer.
Sunday sizzler, eyeing some slightly cooler air next weekend
There is a ton of humidity in the region as well so it will feel more like 103-110 in some areas. Temps will spike in the upper 90s tomorrowThis coming week, a couple of weak cold fronts will try to nose into Texas. However, a second front will have a stronger push from an upper level trough (think of it like a dip in the atmosphere) and will tap into some slightly cooler and certainly drier air by next weekend. However, there is some good agreement from the Climate Prediction Center that there will be a big push of colder Canadian air coming. So well watch this trend and hope for a break in the heat finally!
5 things Houstonians should know as hurricane season begins
HOUSTON The Atlantic hurricane season officially began Monday, but Mother Nature doesnt seem to know that. As the season gets started, here are five things you should know before a storm hits. Its supposed to be a busy seasonAll of the forecasts call for an above-average hurricane season this year. Prepare nowNow is the time to prepare your hurricane kit, which should include things like flashlights, batteries, a radio, food, medicine, cash and pet supplies. It only takes one stormWhile we dont know if any of the storms that develop this season will hit our region, it only takes one to cause major problems.
Heavy rain, strong winds send trees crashing down in southwest Houston
HOUSTON โ Storms overnight caused headaches for residents in southwest Houston. Residents on West Ridgecreek Drive heard Mother Nature leaving her mark early Saturday morning. โI thought it was a train coming through the house,โ said resident Preston Henry. โIn two minutes, [my porch] was gone.โThe storm destroyed a his porch, wrecked his roof, and caused water damage inside his home. โIโm waiting for [the cleanup crews] to clear out, so I can go to work,โ said neighbor Charles Palmer.
Here are 6 outdoor activities you can do in Sugar Land
SUGAR LAND, Texas โ As the weather continues to heat up, itโs the perfect time to head outdoors and enjoy what Mother Nature has to offer. Whether youโre an adventure seeker or just need to clear your mind, Sugar Land has plenty of activities to do around the city. Here are six outdoor activities you can do right in Sugar Land. bit.ly/2LCgXNU Posted by Sugar Land Parks and Recreation on Friday, June 15, 2018Mayfield Park is a 4.3-acre neighborhood park located in one of Sugar Landโs oldest neighborhoods, near the historic Imperial Sugar Factory and the Sugar Land Heritage Museum & Visitor Center. Sugar Land, TX 77479For a map and guidelines: SugarLandTX.govBurn some calories on a walking trailSugar Land Memorial ParkSugar Land Memorial Park encompasses 150 acres along the Brazos River and 2.5 miles walking and biking trails.
The decadeโs first meteor shower is happening this weekend
The new decade has arrived, and Mother Natureโs first gift to us all is an amazing meteor shower that will take place this weekend. The Quadrantid meteor shower will be easiest to see during the predawn hours Saturday, but is expected to begin late Friday. The Quadrantid meteor shower, which is known to produce 50-100 meteors, was named for a constellation that exists no more: the Quadrans Muralis. An astronomer by the name of Peter Jenniskens identified the parent body of the shower in 2003 as the asteroid 2003 EHI. EarthSky reported that if the asteroid is indeed the Quadrantid showerโs parent, the meteors come from a rocky body โ not an icy comet.