Scientists say a record-smashing March heat wave shows climate change is already driving more dangerous weather extremes.
Half of Tennessee is in drought — for the fourth consecutive fall
More than half of Tennessee has parched soils. The far western portion of the state is now in severe drought, with a small portion in “extreme” drought.
Nashville’s 7th hottest summer created brutal nights
How did this summer compare? July set a record. And overnight heat was near the top of all-time records.
Nashville’s geology has been misunderstood in tunneling talks — including by a Boring Company executive
Nashville sits on limestone. This geology creates unique challenges for the city, and it is often neglected — or misunderstood — in conversations about development and climate change.
Nashville nights have been sizzling, too, as the city hits 90 degrees 30 days in a row
Summer nights have been extremely hot in Nashville. In the last two weeks, the average low temperature was nearly 76 degrees — roughly the city’s average high temperature in May.
Is your neighborhood hot? Root Nashville is offering free trees to cool the city
Nashville is planting trees citywide to gradually cool the city’s hottest points, while offering residents the chance to identify gaps in leafy coverage.
Nashville faces high heat risks this weekend
Dangerous heat will envelop Middle Tennessee this weekend. By Sunday, many areas could face temperatures high enough to trigger heat advisories.
TVA’s possible coal extensions unravel rationale given for new gas
The Tennessee Valley Authority is considering extending the life of its coal plants. Or, at least, that is what the utility is saying publicly.
Listen: A Tennessee researcher helped author the last, now-threatened National Climate Assessment
Earth is nearing critical thresholds with record heat. But scientific data on how warming will impact the people, environment and economy in the U.S. may become harder to access.
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