Extreme weather
'Seek Higher Ground Immediately': Sifting Through the Wreckage of Texas' Deadly Floods
At least 27 people are dead from severe storms and flooding in Texas, where legislators have yet to enact policies that address projected climate change impacts on the state's infrastructure.
In Photos: India's Deadly Heat Wave
Nearly 2,000 people have died as high temperatures have led to water shortages, melted roadways, dehydration, and heat stroke.
India's Deadly Heat Wave Could Be a Glimpse of Things to Come
Over 1,000 people have died during the latest heatwave, and temperatures are projected to remain high this week — and soar over the course of the century.
Nearly a Dozen People Are Dead in Oklahoma and Texas After Devastating Weekend Rains
Hundreds of homes have been washed away in Texas, where Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster in 24 counties.
Climate Change Might Mean Fewer Hurricanes — But They'll Probably Be Stronger
Researchers at Florida State University show the complex ways in which climate change is impacting the frequency and intensity of storms.
Obama Says Climate Change Is an Immediate Threat to National Security
The president delivered a wide-ranging speech on Wednesday about the threats to national security and the US economy brought about by climate change.
Here's How Hot and Dry California Might Get by 2100
Researchers at UCLA predict a 'super summer' of an additional 60-90 days with temperatures over 95 degrees Fahrenheit by the end of the century if greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise.
Iowa Scientists Want Climate Change to be High on the Agenda During the State's 2016 Presidential Primary
Nearly 200 researchers issued a statement on Monday tying recent extreme weather events in Iowa to climate change and urging voters to pressure candidates on the issue.
China's Three Gorges Dam Is Threatened by Climate Change, Says Government Official
China accounted for over 20 percent of the world's greenhouse gas emissions in 2011— more than any other nation.
Three-Quarters of Extremely Hot Days Are Because of Climate Change, Say Scientists
While no single event can be attributed to climate change, the likelihood of an extremely hot day occurring is higher because of human greenhouse gas emissions — much like smoking increases a person's chance of contracting cancer.
Footage Shows Wildfires Engulfing Siberian Towns
Climate change increases the frequency of unusually hot, dry days, which sets the conditions for deadly wildfires like the ones that claimed at least 26 lives in Siberia this week.
It Was Warmer in Antarctica Than in New York City Last Week — and That's Not Even the Bad News
Rates of sea ice melt are higher than previously seen and could bring about dangerous levels of sea-level rise.