Weather & Global Warming

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.

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

Climate change has impacted the habitat of the critically endangered sawfish. Now they are dying at rapid rates, sparking emergency recovery plans.

Climate change is behind torrential downpours and unusual flooding in the normally arid Dubai.

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.

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.

Bioluminescent waves appeared in Southern California — here's what to know about dinoflagellate and how they make the ocean glow.

A viral video of a frozen alligator in Texas provides a lesson on survival skills. Thanks to a process called brumation, alligators can survive frozen ponds.

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.

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

Shauna Pelley has documented the devastating destruction of her dream home caused by a flood from the Puyallup River. Here's what we know so far.

The president of COP28, Sultan Al Jaber, made a controversial statement that reducing fossil fuels will not help in reaching future climate targets.

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.

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.

Claims are circulating that Microsoft founder Bill Gates supports chopping down 70 million acres of trees, but the truth is more complicated.

Climate experts warn that El Niño is getting stronger, meaning it could be a very wet fall and winter. Here's what you need to 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.

In a viral video, a woman's shoes are seen melting from extreme heat, one of the markers of climate change.

On July 24, 2023, the Manatee Bay, Florida Keys water temperature reached over 100 degrees. Scientists warn of continued mass coral bleaching.

The so-called "flesh-eating" bacteria Vibrio vulnificus caused five deaths in Florida in 2023. Here's how to minimize your risk of this infection.

2023's Hurricane Hilary strengthened to a Category 4 Storm, but will it hit Southern California? Here's what to know.

In 2023, Kentucky is hit with another year of record rain and devastating floods. Is climate change to blame? Here's what to know.