Global Warming- Microsensing: Air Pollution Measurements In The Palm Of Your HandBy Elena Craft, PhDThe science behind air pollution in urban areas is clear: smog has been linked to premature deaths, increased asthma attacks and breathing problems, and increased hospital visits. But most of us have no way of knowing about the pollutants that we’re exposed to on a daily basis. Expressways, waste facilities, and dry cleaners create highly […]
- Take Action: Stand Up for Gulf WildlifeSpecial interest groups are clamoring to use BP's fines to build highways and other coastal developments, instead of environmental restoration. […]
- 3 Vital Takeaways for Business from the New 3% Solution ReportBy Tom MurrayHat's off to the World Wildlife Fund and CDP for an important new study, released this week, about the potential to drive significant financial benefits, higher return on investment, and increased capital expenditure by pursuing a goal to reduce carbon emissions by 3% annually across the U.S. corporate sector. The new report shines a spotli […]
- Microsensing: Air Pollution Measurements In The Palm Of Your Hand
- State Of The Climate
- May 2013 National OverviewNot Available […]
- May 2013 DroughtWeather systems moving in an active jet stream flow propagated several upper-level troughs and ridges across the country during May. Cold fronts and warm fronts moving with these upper-level systems brought migrating spells of cooler-than-normal and warmer-than-normal weather to parts of the country. Some of the systems tapped Gulf of Mexico moisture, result […]
- May 2013 WildfiresFor May 2013, 6,331 fires (3rd most on record) burned 106,243 acres (2nd most on record) , which is 16.8 acres burned/fire (4th most on record). For March-May, 15,700 fires (the most on record) burned 226,782 acres (the most on record) , which is 14.4 acres burned/fire (the most on record). For January-May, 18,004 fires (the most on record) burned 247,787 ac […]
- May 2013 National Overview
- Global Climate Change – Vital Signs of the Planet – News RSS Feed
- A better eye on reefsFrom NASA's Earth Observatory The concept behind Landsat is to gather images of Earth’s land surfaces. But in four decades of service to science, the satellites have proven to themselves quite useful for observing some blue parts of the planet, too. The study of coral reefs has been particularly enriched by Landsat. Scientists used earlier generations o […]
- A better eye on reefs
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- NOAA
- Possible record-setting dead zone for Gulf of Mexico
- NOAA releases draft proposal to expand Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
- 2012 ranks as 2nd costliest year with 11 billion-dollar disasters causing more than $110 billion in damages
- Contiguous United States cooler and slightly wetter than average during Spring 2013
- NOAA predicts active 2013 Atlantic hurricane season
- Air
- Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Family Fun Activities Set for Installation of EPA Solar-Powered Air Monitoring System in DurhamDURHAM, NC – A ribbon-cutting ceremony for an innovative solar-paneled air monitoring system, incorporated into a park bench made from recycled milk jugs, will be held at 10 a.m. June 22 at Durham County Library South Regional. The prototype monitoring system developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is being tested at the library in partnership […]
- Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Family Fun Activities Set for Installation of EPA Solar-Powered Air Monitoring System in Durham
- Water
- EPA Announces "Cleanup Complete" at Sheboygan River Area of ConcernSHEBOYGAN, Wisc. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced the completion of all dredging and habitat restoration projects required to remove the Sheboygan River "Area of Concern" from a list of toxic hot spots identified in the 1987 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement […]
- EPA Announces "Cleanup Complete" at Sheboygan River Area of Concern
- Ocean Temperatures
- Newbold PARecent Water Temperature: 68.0°F (20.0°C) Observation Date and Time: Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:54:00 GMT […]
- Key West FLRecent Water Temperature: 86.5°F (30.3°C) Observation Date and Time: Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:54:00 GMT […]
- Eagle Point, TXRecent Water Temperature: 78.6°F (25.9°C) Observation Date and Time: Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:54:00 GMT […]
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- Invasive Species
- Midwest Invasive Species Network (MISIN) AppMidwest Invasive Species Network (MISIN) App The MISIN smartphone app... […]
- Species Profile -- Kudzu BugSpecies Profile -- Kudzu Bug Kudzu bugs are native to... […]
- Midwest Invasive Species Network (MISIN) App
- Energy Research
- Tiny crystals glow bright in LED lightsMinuscule crystals that glow different colors may be the missing ingredient for white LED lighting that illuminates homes and offices as effectively as natural sunlight. […]
- Tiny crystals glow bright in LED lights
- Energy Savers
- New PSAs Help You Save Energy and MoneyNew PSAs Help You Save Energy and Money The Energy Department's new PSAs offer practical and simple actions that both homeowners and renters can take to save money on their energy bills. […]
- New PSAs Help You Save Energy and Money
- Food And Drugs
- FDA approves a new silicone gel-filled breast implantThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the MemoryShape Breast Implant to increase breast size (augmentation) for use in women at least 22 years old and to rebuild breast tissue (reconstruction) in women of any age. The MemoryShape Breast Implants are manufactured by Mentor Worldwide LLC. […]
- FDA approves a new silicone gel-filled breast implant
- Consumer Health
- Consumer Update AnalyticsThis page contains the most recent Consumer Update data available and links to past Consumer Update Analytics web pages. […]
- Consumer Update Analytics
US Gets Bitten with Record Spike in West Nile Virus
West Nile virus reports spike 40 percent in 1 week
The Centers for Disease Controls (CDC) recommends “Use repellent on yourself, your friends and your family.”; however, some scientists believe limited exposure may help reduce your risk of fatality. (see more on protection from mosquitoes)
2012 West Nile virus update: as of August 28
As of August 28, 2012, 48 states have reported West Nile virus infections in people, birds, or mosquitoes. A total of 1,590 cases of West Nile virus disease in people, including 65 deaths*, have been reported to CDC. Of these, 889 (56%) were classified as neuroinvasive disease (such as meningitis or encephalitis) and 701 (44%) were classified as non-neuroinvasive disease.
The 1,590 cases reported thus far in 2012 is the highest number of West Nile virus disease cases reported to CDC through the last week in August since West Nile virus was first detected in the United States in 1999. Over 70 percent of the cases have been reported from six states (Texas, South Dakota, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Michigan) and over 45 percent of all cases have been reported from Texas.
West Nile virus (WNV) Neuroinvasive Disease Incidence reported to ArboNET, by
state, United States, 2012 (as of August 28, 2012)
Incidence by state map data description: West Nile virus neuroinvasive disease incidence maps reflect surveillance reports released by state and local health departments to CDC’s ArboNET system for public distribution. Map shows the incidence of human neuroinvasive disease (encephalitis, meningitis, and/or acute flaccid paralysis) by state for 2012 with shading ranging from .01 to 0.24, 0.25 to 0.49, 0.50 to 0.99, and greater than 1.0 per 100,000 population.
Data table:
Neuroinvasive disease cases have been reported to CDC ArboNET from the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.