Extreme weather
Halfway to Boiling: Indian Heat Wave Sets Record Highs
Indian news outlets report that temperatures topped 50 degrees Celsius (124 Fahrenheit) in the northwest of the country and forecasters warn that heat waves are growing longer and more intense.
The San Andreas Fault May Be About to Explode
San Andreas hasn't relieved any pressure in over a century, making it "locked, loaded, and ready to go."
Record High Temperatures Have Already Killed Over 100 People in India
The hot spell comes less than a year after at least 2,500 Indians died during one of the world's worst heat waves on record.
'It's the New Abnormal': Extreme Downpours and Flash Flooding Wreak Havoc in Texas
Creeks and bayous are overflowing with more than 20 inches of rain falling over the weekend and researchers say the number of heavy rainfall events has increased 20 percent in the state compared to 65 years ago.
We're Changing the Climate at an 'Unprecedented' Rate
The rate of change to Earth's climate is unlike any time in modern history, says the World Meteorological Organization, as US and UK researchers say carbon emissions are higher than in 66 million years.
Here's What Climate Change Has Done to the Season Formerly Known as Winter
Abnormally warm weather across the Northern Hemisphere points to the continued pace of global warming, which is toppling temperature record after temperature record.
Yes, Actually, Global Warming Probably Helped Supersize This Weekend's Blizzard
The storm left over 30 people dead, flooded coastal communities worse than Hurricane Sandy, and grounded thousands of flights — and climate scientists say it is consistent with how climate change is expected to intensify winter storms.
It's Official: 2015 Is the Hottest Year on Record
The world set a second straight record for global temperatures in 2015, topping 2014’s mark by a wide margin, climate scientists confirmed Wednesday.
Extreme Weather Wiped Out a Tenth of the World's Cereal Production
New research reveals that drought and heat waves can have severe impacts on cereal production, while floods and cold spells don't — and rich countries, not developing ones may be the most impacted.
There's a Heat Wave Going on in the North Pole — And That's Not Good News
A storm system is sweeping through the Arctic, bringing spring-like warmth to the pole and strong storms to the United Kingdom, which is causing heavy flooding.
Raw Sewage Is Spilling Into the Mississippi River Due to Historic Flooding
Record levels of flooding along the Meramec River, which flows into the Mississippi 20 miles south of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, has knocked out a water treatment plant.