Weather & Global Warming

The worst flood in U.S. history was the Great Mississippi Flood. It spanned over 27,000 square miles and caused 246 deaths. It was one of the most destructive floods in American history.

Protests in over a dozen countries this week focused on asking world leaders to ban private jets.

If you are looking to move, consider moving to one of these climate-resilient states.

What are Herschel Walker’s climate change policies like? And is he right about the world already having enough trees?

Even though Romania isn't necessarily known for its earthquakes, one of the largest since 2018 has shaken the southeastern European country.

Even though climate change is making our planet uglier in every way possible, it could contribute to the appearance of more rainbows.

The UN's Emissions Gap Report found that the chances of us staying on track to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement are pretty abysmal.

Tropical Storm Lisa is closing out the 2022 hurricane season. After forming in the Caribbean Sea, it's expected to make a path through Central America.

Is the ozone hole shrinking? Scientists have noticed the ozone hole above Antartica is getting smaller, which may be a good sign for global warming.

Are Emperor penguins endangered? The species is now protected by the Endangered Species Act, according to an announcement made earlier this week.

NASA’s EMIT program’s recent mission identified 50 methane “super-emitters” around planet Earth.

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck near the San Jose, Calif. neighborhood of Seven Trees. Experts worry it could be followed by up to 15 aftershocks.

Global warming makes winters colder and hotter. In general, winters are becoming warmer. But a study found that a disruption in the polar vortex can cause extremely cold weather.

As rains and ongoing floods devastate the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, recovery time is limited, with increased inclement weather on the rise.

Nationally determined contributions (NDCs) outline the actions a country is going to take to reduce the impacts of climate change. NDCs are part of the Paris Agreement.

The Audi emissions scandal happened when Volkswagen sold over half a million cars in the U.S. equipped with software designed to cheat on emissions tests.

A new study shows that centuries-old dead plankton along the ocean floor may trigger earthquakes.

Coalinga, Calif. is expected to possibly run out of water by the end of the year.

Where is Tropical Storm Karl expected to hit? The storm is expected to make landfall Friday, with some areas expecting up to a foot of rain.

Why the Mississippi River so low in 2022? Here's the scoop.

What's going on in Venezuela? Currently, the South American country is suffering from mudslides and floods, after experiencing torrential rains.

Although Hurricane Ian is only the fourth storm of the season, it may be the worst — take a look on the following updates on mandatory evacuations.

Why are Seattle residents being encouraged to stay inside? The Pacific Northwestern city's air quality is so bad right now, it could be dangerous.

Tropical storm Hermine is the next named storm of 2022 — it's expected to slam the Gulf of Mexico and Florida Panhandle within the next week.

After forming off the coast of the Azores islands, Tropical storm Gaston is making its path northeast, hopefully remaining in open waters.

What happened in Colima, Mexico? A 7.6-magnitude quake shook the country's central Pacific coast on Monday, on the same date as other deadly quakes.

Here's how you can help Puerto Rico during Hurricane Fiona.

Those in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic are currently dealing with Hurricane Fiona, a deadly hurricane that has caused severe floods, left many without power and running water, and destroyed various roads and homes.

An earthquake of at least 6.8-magnitude has slammed Taiwan, resulting in damage, fatalities, injuries, and more.

In the U.S., a megadrought in the West and Southwest has been persisting for decades, with no sign of relief in sight.

What is a “triple-dip” La Niña? This pattern of weather events is rather unusual, as this is the first of its kind in the last 100 years.

A new study sheds a bright light on how exactly air pollution causes lung cancer in people who do not smoke cigarettes.

We are headed towards tipping points of climate change, a new study asserts.

'Why on Earth' is a new documentary that explores the connection between humans, animals, and planet Earth.

Even though beavers are technically rodents, which some consider to be pests, they evidently create conditions that help stave off climate change.

Cooling clothing can add another layer of protection when facing extreme heat and sun.

Severe floods have left about a third of Pakistan under water, in what UN Secretary-General António Guterres is calling a “monsoon on steroids.”

Quebec residents have been experiencing ongoing power outages since severe thunderstorms slammed Canada's east coast this weekend.

Amidst fatal floods nearby in Korea, China is facing a serious drought, which has caused the Yangtze River to shrink significantly.

A new study believes that in California, megafloods could be the newest natural disaster.