Weather & Global Warming

Hurricane Helene brought destructive flooding to Asheville and other areas of North Carolina.

There are only 400 northern hairy-nosed wombats left in the world but conservation efforts are hoping to change that.

Climate change is causing more frequent and destructive hailstorms, causing some to claim hail damage on their insurance.

Climate change is altering landscapes, prompting some to visit their bucket list locations while they still exist using the last-chance tourism trend.

Stay hydrated and healthy with a reusable water bottle by MiiR, Soma, and more conscious companies that are committed to sustainable practices.

After an explosive 2023, Canadian wildfires begin again in May 2024, causing haze across North America. Are the wildfires under control?

You can take a class and get certified to become a storm chaser a few different ways, including through the National Weather Service.

Tornado watch vs. warning: what's the difference? A tornado watch is more about being prepared, while a warning means a tornado is imminent.

Show Your Stripes Day is an annual holiday that visually explains just how sharply the planet's average temperature has increased.

Some people believe that the summer solstice is a time for renewal and awakening.

A program to relocate mountain goats from Olympic National Park appears doomed as the goat population largely died off during the project.

The Thwaites Glacier, known as the "Doomsday" glacier for the catastrophe it will unleash if it melts, has been melting since the 1940s.

Florida's coastal cities have been severely damaged by strong hurricanes, making Ocala an attractive option away from the storms.

The East Coast hurricane season, sometimes known as the Atlantic hurricane season, will reportedly have a worse hurricane season in 2024.

Don't have time to get glasses before the eclipse? There are a few ways you can make homemade glasses to safely enjoy the celestial event.

Glasses for the next solar eclipse are selling out all over the internet. Here's where you can buy them, or even find them for free.

Gorilla hail is exactly what it sounds like: massive balls of hail. But thankfully, they aren't quite as large as gorillas.

Hurricanes are getting stronger thanks to climate change, and a study explains how the current hurricane category scale is not as effective.

Many factors affect how we interpret the color of the night sky from solid ground on Earth. Let's explore why tonight's moon looks the way it does.

Death Valley, in California's Mojave Desert, is home to the highest temperature recorded on planet Earth — and global warming is only making it hotter.

Antarctica's iceberg A23a is on the move after more than three decades of being stuck to the ocean floor. Here’s what this means.

As the climate crisis continues to unfold around us, climate change is becoming a popular central plot line in more and more movies. Here are some of our favorites.

Is glacier water safe to drink? In some places, its advised not to drink any water without filtration or purification. Here's what you should know.

Learn why Arctic sea smoke occurred in Chicago in 2022. A phenomenon that requires frigid temperatures, this smoke is primarily a concern for ships.

Satellite images showing Antarctica from space are awe-inspiring. They also have a lot to teach us about what’s happening at the bottom of our planet.

In conversation with Green Matters, conservationist Dax Dasilva spoke about his Roots & Shoots collaboration with renowned ethologist Dr. Jane Goodall.

Tonight — Dec. 21, 2023 — marks the winter solstice, aka the longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Here's everything you need to know.

Don't miss the best meteor shower of the year! The best time to watch the Geminid meteor shower is late at night — more details here.

Scientists are studying penguin skeletons to learn about the climate. Here's what this fascinating species says and why humans must listen up!

Acapulco was hit by a Category 5 hurricane in October 2023. In the wake of the storm, piles of garbage are causing concerns about a possible public health crisis.

The Euphrates River drying up will be detrimental to cultures in multiple Middle Eastern countries.

Thanks to climate problems like drought and storms in Spain two years in a row, olive oil supplies are down and prices are up.

The quality and taste of beer is changing due to global warming's impact on the growing season for hops, the key ingredient to beer's taste.

Over 100 dolphins have been found dead in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest after extremely high temperatures. Thousands of fish have died as well.

Climate change is affecting water levels worldwide and impacting the flow of major rivers like the Jordan River. Here's a look into why water levels are so low.

The Nile River is drying up due to a number of factors, including climate change and overuse. Here's what that means on a global scale.

Bill Gates says planting trees isn't enough to solve the climate crisis. Why does he criticize tree-planting initiatives? Here's what you should know.

People do some dumb things on social media. One creator accepted a challenge to stay in a hurricane shelter made out of cardboard boxes during Hurricane Idalia.

In a hurricane, you should only drive if absolutely necessary. A viral video shows how one man learned about hurricane driving dangers the hard way.

One unfortunate effect of global warming is that it can render pregnancy tests and birth control ineffective. Here's why that happens.