Why 2025 became the summer of flash flooding in America
During the deadly flooding in Texas on July 4, atmospheric water vapor in the region was at or near historic ...
Tag: Global warming
‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is harsh. Climate change is making it even harsher
Hundreds of people face intense heat and relentless mosquitoes at the Florida Everglades facility.
When big sporting events expand, like World Cup matches across North America, their climate footprint expands too
The tournament's expansion will mean a lot more travel and other activities that contribute to climate change.
High ocean temperatures may slow deadly coral disease, new study finds
Experiments offer insights into Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease, which affects coral species in Florida and the Caribbean.
Study tracking large marine animals reveals current conservation strategies are not enough
Current efforts are insufficient to cover all critical areas for threatened species of sharks, turtles and other marine animals.
Antarctic summer sea ice is at record lows. Here’s how it will harm the planet – and us
Antarctic sea ice is vital for the world’s climate and ecosystems.
Show your stripes: Iconic graphic raises awareness about rising temperatures
A shift from blue to red stripes illustrates how heat-trapping pollution has warmed the planet
The heat behind the storm: Hurricanes are changing fast, and our response must keep pace
Warmer ocean waters provide the energy hurricanes need to form, intensify and maintain their strength.
Arctic ice is vanishing – our bold experiment is trying to protect it
With slow progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, additional measures may buy us time.
Climate change could be helping livestock-killing pest spread north
The screwworm fly is spreading as the USDA skirts the role of climate change in escalating the threat.