Climate and Weather Updates

“Energy Droughts”- a phenomenon that is predicted in wind and solar energy production, occur when the sun doesn't shine and the wind doesn't blow respectively in these two energy sources. Research by the Pacific Northwest National…

Issued on Wednesday was a high-surf advisory, as it’s possible that there may be 22-25 foot waves within the near future. The areas that might be hit are around central Oregon just north of Port Orford. Beachgoers were advised to stay…

From burn pans to cooling plans, Oregon is now in safety mode as it tries its best to stand strong in the face of 100 degree weather. This isn’t the first heat wave they’ve faced, and it won’t be the last, but that isn’t the issue. The…

Blueberries. They’re delectable and they’re used in a litany of recipes, but they haven’t been doing so well this season, and some people are wondering why.  Well, if you would like to know, simply go to the OSU Extension website, where…

According to Nasa, a staggering 97% of actively publishing climate scientists from around the world agree that global warming and climate change not only exist, but also are man-made. Because of this overwhelming consensus, we’ve already…

By John Darling For the Tidings Posted Nov. 15, 2015 at 8:24 PM Updated Nov 15, 2015 at 8:32 PM Some 500 people Sunday gave the Ashland Climate Challenge a big kickoff, vowing to prune the city’s carbon footprint by 10 percent or…