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Friday April 22, 2016 is Earth Day. Starting in 1970, this day of observance has developed into a global movement, challenging ideas, igniting passions and inspiring people all over the world to take action against the forces of environmental destruction. Throughout the coming years we expect many undesirable changes to occur in our environment, two of which—­air pollution and extreme weather—have the potential to be catastrophic. Becoming informed is the first step in successfully fightin …

A NOAA comparison of El Nino conditions from 1997 and 2015 showing warm water near the equator and West Coast El Niño. We've all heard the term… it pops up every few years. But what exactly is El Niño? The term puts fear into those who have seen the worst. And yet, this year it might mean good news for drought-stricken states like California and Oregon. So... what should we expect? At its basic level, El …