Weather & Global Warming

After spending a minute or two reading headlines, it’s easy to spiral into complete climate-doom mode. So, if you need it, here’s some good news about climate change.

How are Christmas trees affected by climate change? Rising temperatures have scorched thousands of acres of tree farms in almost 12 years.

Price William and Princess Kate visited Boston to announce the 2022 Earthshot Prize winners.

Just like water, carbon has its own cycle that can be affected by changes in the environment including deforestation. Here's how deforestation does that.

California's ongoing megadrought has led to economic turmoil, as lakes and reservoirs dry up, wildfires have ignited, and as entire crop fields have died.

What is the hemlock woolly adelgid? Michigan is fighting off an invasive species that kills its iconic hemlock trees, which are best detected in the winter.

Scientists are baffled after a new type of tropical cyclone was discovered swirling above the Indian Ocean, off the coast of Sumatra.

Topography and elevation influences climate in more ways than one — here are the differences between the regions, and why it's important to recognize.

Scientists use ice to study ancient climates by observing its different properties. Glacial ice can tell us about a past climate’s temperature, precipitation, and more.

What was that sound in London? Many in the U.K. feared an explosion took place after a loud bang and flashing lights shook Hackney.

The Italian Island of Ischia has been inundated with floods, landslides, and more — unfortunately resulting in a pretty significant death toll.

Active Hawaiian volcano, Mauna Loa, has erupted for the first time since 1984. This has resulted in an island-wide ashfall advisory for locals.

A lot of people ask: Why should we care about climate change? Many think it’s a far-off problem and can’t see the real-life impacts of the climate crisis.

How do sponge cities work? Here’s what you need to know about this nature-based solution, and how it can prevent floods and provide other benefits.

How are hurricanes named? Well, hurricane names might seem random, but there’s actually a method that scientists use to name them.

Climate TRACE, which Al Gore is a founding member of, has published new data identifying more than 70,000 polluting sites.

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.