“I ask myself, why is this affecting me so much? I’ve seen hundreds of deaths in 27 years. I think because there is no break, no end in sight. And these patients who passed away: Was it preventable? Other diseases are not. But here ...” Her voice trails off. … [Read more...] about Inside a California COVID ward, exhausted staff care for patients on the edge of life and death
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Winter Storm Watch Upcoming For The Week Ahead, Weather Could Create ‘Nearly Impossible’ Travel Conditions
A wintry mix is possible this evening through Tuesday morning, with chances for freezing rain/ice accumulation Monday afternoon into Tuesday. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued where confidence is highest. As confidence grows, a Winter Weather Advisory may be needed elsewhere. pic.twitter.com/3dxUP7wmj1 … [Read more...] about Winter Storm Watch Upcoming For The Week Ahead, Weather Could Create ‘Nearly Impossible’ Travel Conditions
Biden halts oil and gas leases on U.S. land, water for 60 days
Oil and gas extracted from public lands and waters account for about a quarter of annual U.S. production. Extracting and burning those fuels generates the equivalent of almost 550 million tons (500 metric tons) of greenhouse gases annually, the U.S. Geological Survey said in a 2018 study. … [Read more...] about Biden halts oil and gas leases on U.S. land, water for 60 days
Cochran-Siegle eyes return to skiing after breaking his neck
Friday’s race was marred by another bad crash. Urs Kryenbühl sustained a concussion, a broken right collar bone and torn ligaments in his right knee when the Swiss skier lost balance at the final jump and smashed into the icy slope. … [Read more...] about Cochran-Siegle eyes return to skiing after breaking his neck
Sierra Prepares To Be Buried Under Several Feet Of Snow From Atmospheric River
While the San Francisco Bay Area has been locked into severe drought conditions, the Sierra has seen some snowfall this year. The Dec. 30th snow survey by the California Department of Water Resources — the first of the winter season — determined that the snowpack was 93% of average to date. … [Read more...] about Sierra Prepares To Be Buried Under Several Feet Of Snow From Atmospheric River