Weather & Global Warming

Although Australia tends to be dry and prone to wildfires this time of year, the land down under is seeing record amounts of rain, thanks to La Niña.

A loop current in the Gulf of Mexico could make for an extra intense hurricane season — here's why.

A proposed water pipeline would carry water from the Pacific Ocean into Utah's almost-dried up Great Salt Lake, which has been facing a major shortage.

Whether you're in an area vulnerable to fires, or if you're situated in an area saturated by rain, using Risk Factor could be good when buying a home.

South Dakota, and other parts of the midwest, were slammed by a massive derecho, which created mass chaos in the region.

Because of rising sea levels and erosion, which are triggered by climate change, houses in North Carolina's Outer Banks are collapsing into the ocean.

What is happening to the Great Barrier Reef, exactly? New data from the Australian government show that climate change has caused coral bleaching across most of the Great Barrier Reef.

Acid rain, which is a side effect of global warming, is wreaking havoc on planet Earth in more ways than one.

Ecosystems and communities across the state of New Mexico are in danger, as rampant wildfires scorch much of the already-dry southwestern state.

John Doerr and Ann Doerr just donated $1.1 billion dollars to fund a new climate change school at Stanford University.

What is the reason for this heat wave in India and Pakistan? As you could probably imagine, the climate crisis and global heating are at play here.

Are reptiles about to go extinct? New research says that one fifth of species worldwide could face extinction, with the ongoing climate crisis.

The newest documentary coming to Netflix is 'Youth v Gov,' about the 'Juliana v. The United States of America' lawsuit and the youth involved in it.

NASA Climate Scientist, Peter Kalmus, polled Twitter users on what one word they would use to describe the ongoing climate crisis.

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.

Barack Obama serves as the narrator for a new documentary series on Netflix, 'Our Great National Parks,' which debuted on April 13, 2022.

On Neptune, dramatic temperature changes were observed as part of a new study, leaving scientists puzzled.

American businessman Bill Gates is best known as the founder of Microsoft, but what are his thoughts on climate change? Here's the scoop on his beliefs.

The upcoming documentary 'Solving for Zero' and subsequent educational series, are based on Bill Gates' book, and feature him, too.

Why is the snowpack in the state of California alarmingly low? The Golden State is unfortunately experiencing an ongoing drought, due to the snowpack.

Changes in the El Niño/Southern Oscillation cycle are intensifying the effects of global warming and vise versa, creating more widespread damage.

Houston, Texas is under tornado watch and many residents have received flash flood warnings, after a major storm slammed southeast Texas.

Some parts of Antarctica measured at over 70 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius) hotter than average.

Director Joe Gantz opens up exclusively to 'Green Matters' about his documentary 'The Race to Save the World,' which highlights climate change activism.

Why are sinkholes forming on the Arctic seafloor? Because of climate change, permafrost is melting about 500 feet below the ocean's surface.

You've likely seen the iconic "Migrant Mother" photograph that was snapped in 1936 by Dorthea Lange — evidently, it has a climate-related backstory.

What is creating the smog in Paraguay? The South American country is filled with suffocating smoke, as a result of the wildfires in Argentina.

Avalanche warnings across the U.S. are currently a major concern for mountainside communities — but what causes avalanches in the first place?

Is it just us, or is it starting to feel like the UN climate change reports never bring good news?

The meat industry has a larger impact on the environment than we've realized, as a new study shows it uses over 100,000 tons of pesticides annually.

When did the sea levels start rising? Although global warming was only first officially noticed within the last century, a new study pinpoints the year.

A massive sewage spill in Newport Beach has forced beaches to shut down.

What's going on with the wildfires in Argentina? The South American country is experiencing some of the worst wildfires in decades, which are wiping out wildlife.

The February 2022 full moon, aka the Snow Moon, will be making an appearance this week — here's how to see it, what it represents, and more.

A new study frames mask mandates as the cause of increased PPE litter — but it's the system that's at fault.

Southern California — specifically the Los Angeles area — is about to face a serious heat wave, only a few days ahead of the 2022 Super Bowl.

The Italian government has officially rewritten part of its constitution to include something about protecting the environment from climate change.

What are squid blooms? Marine heat waves along the west coast are causing the squid population to increase rapidly.

Government and corporate reluctance to stop drilling for fossil fuels has inspired some scientists to try and shift the focus to ending another industry that massively contributes to climate change: animal agriculture.

The Lone Star State is currently in a panic, as winter storm warnings foreshadow quite a bit of snow, and yet another potential power outage.