Weather & Global Warming

Are solar panels storm-proof? Even though solar panels tend to be pretty sturdy, there are some brands that label themselves as "storm-proof."

Here’s what we know so far about the Hurricane Ian death toll.

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.

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.

What path is Tropical Storm Fiona taking? After forming in the Atlantic Ocean, storm trackers believe it's heading to Puerto Rico.

Is an earthquake coming to the Bay Area? Residents of northern California are concerned of a major earthquake that may be coming.

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.

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.”

A new study has discovered that the melting of the Greenland ice sheet has a number of stronger effects on the planet than previously thought.

How does cloud seeding work? China has deployed cloud seeding planes across parts of the country to hopefully provide some heat wave relief.

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.

The Williams Lake wildfire has evacuated about 40 homes, and because of dry and unusually windy conditions, authorities worry it will get worse.

How is climate change affecting the Grand Canyon? Unfortunately a part of the iconic National Park will cease to exist, thanks to climate change.

A flash flood warning in the St. Louis suburbs follows last week's deadly floods in the Missouri city.

Parts of Boston's iconic Charles River is drying up amid ongoing droughts, revealing quite a bit of mud, insect-damaged plants, and more.

Several California cities have deployed water police to impose fines on those disobeying restrictions, amid the ongoing drought.

Why are there more cases of Lyme disease than ever? Recent studies imply there may be a link between the tick-borne illness and climate change.

After approximately 8 inches of rain, eastern Kentucky's floods have resulted in hundreds of homes destroyed, and at least three people dead.

An earthquake in the Philippines on Wednesday has been designated 7.0 in magnitude.

New data found that the oil and gas industry has made a profit of $2.8 billion every day for the last five decades.

When will these heat waves end? Global warming is currently causing record-breaking high temperatures around the world.

Summer 2022 has been a rough one for many parts of the U.S. — including Alaska. The coldest U.S. state has witnessed over 500 wildfires in 2022.

New Yorkers were seriously shocked when a sinkhole swallowed a mini van in the Bronx — but what caused this shocking event?

Fires tore through rural California this past weekend, though the Riosa fire, which ignited in a remote part of Lincoln, was quickly contained.

Do heatwaves cause smog? Although smog isn't a side effect of heatwaves everywhere, they do sometimes overlap due to a correlation.

Climate change constantly impacts day-to-day lives, but could it also impact the frequency of power blackouts? Here's what you need to know.

The fires in Europe have spread to parts of France — as you can see on a few different maps, various regions nationwide are being evacuated.

University of Waterloo scientists discovered a new year-round ozone hole, detailing vague implications for what it could mean for life on Earth.

A new documentary called 'Global Warning' from Canada aims to show a balanced approach to the climate change debate. Here's how to watch.

If you live anywhere along the U.S. coast, you're likely aware of the impending Tropical storm Bonnie — here's what you need to know, to be prepared.