Local municipalities in New York and Connecticut are declaring water emergencies and imposing water restrictions amid an ongoing drought.
NEW CITY, Rockland County (WABC) -- The impacts of climate change have been felt throughout the Northeastern U.S., with rising sea levels, heavy prec
Our weather hasn’t been exactly kind to our plants for quite some time now. We’ve had several days of triple-digit temperatures and hardly any rain except for a few widely scattered showers. I believe we had the hottest June ever recorded in the Ark-La-Tex.
Something else of interest
Weather this summer has been favorable for fungal issues, such as this leaf spot on hydrangea. (Ken Spencer)
Here’s the second edition of experiences and tips I’ve received from readers this summer. Thanks again!
I’m an avid gardener and usually grow up to 60 tomato plants f
In Cars, Local Car Launches, Local News, Proton / By Gerard Lye / 19 August 2022 11:47 am / 86 comments
After a little teasing, Proton has officially launched the new 2023 Exora, which receives a few minor updates as we reported back in May this year. This is the si
SINGAPORE - A fire broke out again in a ninth-storey flat in Jurong East on Wednesday morning (Aug 17), a day after a blaze that killed a man there was put out by firefighters.
According to a statement by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), it was alerted to the second fire at Blo
The sudden and extreme heat wave that gripped the U.S. and Europe in 2022 showed how many homes are not built to keep things cool. While electric fans might be enough for some, air conditioning units are still the preferred solution to that problem. They aren't always the best option, though,
Record temperatures and a prolonged dry spell have led to water shortages in parts of the UK prompting some areas to introduce hosepipe bans.
And with the Met Office forecasting yet more hot weather and potential heatwave conditions for parts of England this week, the threat of more res
The UK has experienced the second driest start to the year on record, the Met Office has said
People walk past dry ground and dead grass on Primrose Hill
ondon could face a hosepipe ban due to the extended period of warm and dry weather, Thames Water has warned.
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Underneath 50 million-plus acres across the nation are miles of tile quietly keeping fields in prime condition for growing crops.
Soils that tend to hold water longer, flat land that can’t shed water, and fields that have spots prone to saturation are suited to tile drainage. Depe
Dear James: I want to strip and refinish some very old woodwork in our farmhouse. What is the best method to do this so that this antique woodwork is not damaged and looks original? — Adam C.
Dear Adam: Older, ornate woodwork is beautiful and an attraction in older houses. It is im