Dinah V. Pulver
USA TODAY journalist covering climate, environment, weather, disasters, oceans & more. Momma. Grandma. Wife. Caregiver. Giggler. Love to cook, throw parties & be outdoors. Visited 50 states & 7 provinces. Mom & daughter of veterans.
- Extreme cold likely for hundreds of millions across US. Snow and ice also warned. See the maps and pay attention to these weather warnings this week. Check in with neighbors and family. If you have to travel, use caution! Keep warm gear in your car. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n... via @usatoday
- A flurry of reports came out today on 2025 temperatures and where the year fell in rankings. See what @BerkeleyEarth @CopernicusECMWF @NOAA and @NOAASatellites had to say about 2025. Spoiler: More of the same expected in 2026. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n... @usa-today.bsky.social
- President Trump doubles down on his dislike of 'windmills' while meeting with oil execs. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
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- While meeting with oil industry executives about Venezuela, Trump reaffirms dislike for wind energy, saying "I'm not much of a windmill person." www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
- Trump withdraws US from dozens of international and @UN entities, including the IPCC and UN climate change @UNFCCC, a treaty signed by Pres. George HW Bush in 1992. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n... via @usatoday
- The struggling Florida citrus industry is winning skirmishes in its battle against cirus greening and it's giving some in the industry new hope. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
- Breaking news from a USA TODAY colleague this evening: "A comprehensive review is underway and any vital activities such as weather research will be moved to another entity or location," said Russ Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget. Thoughts? www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
- FEMA review council meeting canceled abruptly because White House hadn't been "fully briefed" on recommendations, which the council was scheduled to vote on. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p... via @usatoday
- Trump administration's drilling program emerges to widespread opposition, but some groups voicing support. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
- After nine years of collecting moisture drops from the blow of North Atlantic right whales, scientists say they have a new tool for checking the health of these massive endangered animals. @whalesorg.bsky.social @sr3sealife.bsky.social @whoi.edu usatoday.com/story/news/n...
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- Such a fun photo gallery of football games played in bad weather. www.usatoday.com/picture-gall...
- The federal shut down meant a missed opportunity for research into Hurricane Melissa: www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
- A colleague is looking for a couple of folks for a story she's working on: @sarahdwire.bsky.social
- Slurs, stereotypes and prejudice have long plagued members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and other minority religions in the U.S. as well. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
- Eight houses collapse over 3 days as hurricanes roar off East Coast and waves hit North Carolina's Outer Banks www.usatoday.com/story/news/n... via @usatoday
- The total is up to 7 now. The Atlantic Ocean has swept away 7 homes on North Carolina's Outer Banks. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
- More houses collapsing on the Outer Banks. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
- My daughter in law just texted side by side photos of my grandson's kindergarten graduation and his senior photo and now I'm a teary-eyed wreck. Our sweet little boy can't be this old, and neither can I!!!
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- A look back at the weather extremes along Helene's path from Florida to Indiana, with the National Hurricane Center report: www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
- Trump pans climate change, touts his energy agenda in UN speech www.usatoday.com/story/news/n... via @usatoday
- In addition to @jimmykimmel.com, at least 100 people across the U.S. have come under scrutiny for their remarks or social media posts since the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
- Hurricane forecasters rapidly adjust outlook for distant system in the Atlantic Ocean. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
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- 20 years after Hurricane Katrina, Americans still support FEMA, USA TODAY/Ipsos poll shows: www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
- U.S. Representative Jerry Nadler tells the New York Times he won't seek reelection, calling for generational change among Democrats. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
- So much fun to do a fun animal story every once in a while and I really enjoyed this one. How Jaws helped inspire generations of marine biologists and how much we've learned! Thanks to @floridamuseum.bsky.social @newenglandaquarium.bsky.social @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
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- This was a fascinating story to write, about an exciting advance in discovering the culprit behind sea start wasting disease, as well as an intriguing look at how the scientific progress moved forward even during the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. @hakai.org www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
- Is it possible to calculate how much the temperature in a specific area could increase if a section was paved or a building was erected versus it remaining undeveloped in a park like setting?
- The region off the Southeast coast has been an overachiever this season with two tropical storms and potentially a third in the hopper. Fun with Shakespeare! #tropicalwx www.usatoday.com/story/news/w...
- The National Weather Service is increasingly concerned about the potential for heavy rain this afternoon and tonight in the Northeast. #turnarounddontdrown @usa-today.bsky.social www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
- Reposted by Dinah V. PulverIf you think I've forgotten about the hurricane satellites, think again. The Navy is permanently unplugging them this week, on the brink of the busiest stretch of the season. There's so much more to this story, and I have the latest scoop. ⬇️
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- A shark in the clouds!
- Late July's oppressive heat forecast isn't normal. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n... via @usatoday.com
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- Back at work after a week off for Grandma Camp. We crocheted; we cross-stitched, played Monopoly, did a jigsaw puzzle, made sushi and cooked. What's new out there?
- Hour by hour, a timeline of the Texas Hill Country flooding on July 4. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
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