Weather & Global Warming

Keep your masks ready. They'll be handy in helping to protect you from the smoke and pollutants caused by the Canadian wildfires. Here's what masks experts say to wear for wildfire smoke.

Shawn Mendes released a new single on June 9, 2023, but fans aren't entirely happy. What is the meaning of "What the Hell Are We Dying For?"

Smoke from the 2023 Central Canada wildfires created dangerous air pollution in New York City. Here are 10 unbelievable photos of the smog.

Are there any oceans on Neptune? We're looking into what scientists have found about the possibility of oceans on the planet Neptune.

Why does the sun look weird today? The star is affected by all kinds of different factors.

The ongoing drought in Oregon seems to be improving slightly, but the state isn’t in the clear yet.

The Colorado River Basin supplies water to over 40 million people, but climate change could put it all at stake.

Air pollution in the Bay Area isn't as bad as it was a decade ago, but still poses a large threat to public health.

Utah is in a drought consistently, with conditions ranging from moderate to extreme.

Over the last week, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has endured devastating floods, that have left hundreds dead.

If temperatures continue rising, permafrost viruses could become a real problem.

Why have so many bodies been found in Lake Mead? Ongoing droughts that were triggered by climate change have led authorities to uncover several dead bodies.

Why are there so many closures at Yosemite National Park? Because of snowmelt, the West Coast destination is experiencing mass flooding.

Does El Niño cause more hurricanes, or fewer? With La Niña coming to an end and El Niño starting up again, communities are looking to prepare accordingly.

Does fracking cause sinkholes — and can they be repaired? Residents of Daisetta, Texas are concerned after several structures were swallowed.

Why is it raining so much in California? The answer: Atmospheric rivers.

From information on how our planet has been impacted by climate change to the beauty of national parks, here's what to watch to celebrate Earth Day.

Oil prices were dropping for a while — but suddenly, they have sharply risen, in response to OPEC+ cutting its daily oil production by 1.66 million barrels.

Hurricane season is closer than you think, and in case you need a reminder of how important it is to prepare, here's a look at storms from years past.

How does global warming affect fish? Scientists say that warming oceans could make it harder for fish to thrive.

Ocean currents are changing, which means weather could look different, too.

The UN and IPCC published the final chapter of its major climate report, known as the Synthesis Report, in March 2023.

Rolling blackouts in Dallas are the result of ongoing storms slamming the Texas city right now.

As a result of Queensland's record-breaking floods, Australia residents could be at risk of coming into contact with crocodiles.

New York is in a state of emergency thanks to a Nor'easter that's expected to bring snow and high winds through Wednesday.

Has the Biden has approved the Willow Project? Despite the massive environmental impact it will have, yes, the oil drilling project will go forward.

Is La Niña over? After a "triple dip" — aka three consecutive years of the weather pattern — the winds may be changing. But when does El Niño start?

Environmentalists are protesting the proposed Uinta Basin Railway, which would transport oil from Utah to various other places across North America.

California is experiencing some wonky weather, but this time, the Sacramento and San Francisco Bay Area are under flood watch, because of an atmospheric river event.

The coastal city of New Orleans has been gradually sinking for years, but rising sea levels threaten to put much of New Orleans underwater.

The UN had experts conduct more research on a somewhat controversial method of reducing global heating, called solar radiation management, solar radiation modification or solar geoengineering.

If you were planning an upcoming gondola ride in Italy, Venice's 2023 drought has caused canals to run completely dry.

Hurricanes strike every year and are becoming an increasing threat to especially those living in coastal areas. Here are the basics of how a storm forms, and why they could be getting worse.

Does global warming cause earthquakes? What to know about the possible connection.

David Malpass has stepped down as President of the World Bank.

If the doomsday glacier melts, the sea level rise would be so significant that it could set off a number of other reactions, including putting coastal communities at risk.

ClientEarth's new lawsuit accuses 11 of Shell's directors of employing an inadequate climate strategy.

Chile's 2023 wildfires have ravaged hundreds of thousands of hectares of land, thousands of homes, and have killed several people.

While many typically don't think of Buffalo, N.Y. as a location that faces earthquakes, the city evidently lies on a series of fault lines.

Many across the U.S. are gearing up for severe winter weather, after ice storm warnings were issued to a number of cities nationwide.