Hurricane Helene set up future disasters, from landslides to flooding – cascading hazards like these are now upending risk models
The impact is intensifying as climate change increases the frequency and severity of extreme weather and wildfires.
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‘Active management’ harms forests — and it’s about to get a whole lot worse
The impacts of active management can approach the effects of deforestation as they ramp up in application and intensity.
The millions of Americans displaced by tornadoes, wildfires and other disasters in a year tell a story of vulnerability and recovery
More than 4.3 million Americans had to leave their homes because of disasters in 2024, the Census Bureau estimates.
Even as emissions level off, carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is growing faster than ever. Here’s why
We’re pumping massive amounts of CO₂ into our atmosphere and natural carbon sinks are struggling to keep up.
As US doubles down on fossil fuels, communities will have to adapt to the consequences − yet climate adaptation funding is on the chopping block
The White House is proposing to eliminate funding for climate adaptation science in the next federal budget.
Rising heat means rising stakes for national security
Climate change is directly impacting the ability of the U.S. military to keep us safe.
Controlled burns reduce wildfire risk, but they require trained staff and funding − this could be a rough year
After the planet just saw its hottest year on record, dry and hot conditions this spring and summer could fuel ...
Florida’s fires are not just natural disasters – they’re climate warnings
Wildfires have scorched more than 57,000 acres of Florida land this year alone.
Smoke and fire: FSU scientists investigate atmospheric interactions in wildfires with National Science Foundation funding
Wildfires pose hazards to human and ecological health and cost the U.S. between $394 and $893 billion annually.
US power grids are vulnerable to extreme weather
Different kinds of severe weather, including multiple kinds at once, have different impacts on the grid in different places.