Climate Change

The 245,000-acre fire, worsened by thunderstorms and strong winds, is so big it’s even creating its own weather. The Biggest Blaze in the US A massive wildfire currently burning near the Oregon–Idaho border, about 130 miles west of Boise, Idaho, has officially been called the biggest active blaze in the US – so big, in fact, that it’s creating its ... Read More

Local emergency responders were notified they should be "on increased civil protection readiness in order to face any fire incidents immediately," officials said.

The weather system previously known as Hurricane Debby was not quite done with parts of the U.S. Sunday as flood warnings remained in effect in North Carolina and thousands were without power in New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania. After hitting Florida as a hurricane Aug. 5, the storm spent nearly a week unleashing tornadoes and flooding, damaging homes and taking lives along the East Coast before moving into Canada on Saturday. While many rivers...

Earthquakes can be far reaching and devastating events, affecting millions of people in a matter of seconds. Now a new U.S. National Seismic Hazard Model has outlined that around 40 million more Americans are expected to be affected over the next 100 years than previously estimated.

Iceland is known as the land of fire and ice. Experts now say that the recent eruptions there likely means the 800 years of relative volcanic dormancy are over.

Geologists anticipate that a landslide on a mountain in western Norway could trigger a tsunami that would submerge nearby towns. CNN’s Michael Holmes reports.

We associate earthquakes with specific areas of the world, like California, which lies along the San Andreas fault.

A group of women, nearly all Muslims and ethnic minorities, took part in a self-defense class on Saturday (August 10) organized in response to riots targeting migrants in Britain. Organizer Maya Hassan said the event was designed to help women know what to do if they faced abuse, but also to build connections and confidence. Olivia Zollino has more.

Four people in California describe what it was like to lose their homes to wildfires twice in six years: First to the Camp Fire in 2018, then to the ongoing Park Fire.

The neurological impact of toxic substances in the environment isn't limited to a single condition. Researchers uncover more evidence linking air pollution to brain inflammation and dementia: 'Significant and concerning health effects' first appeared on The Cool Down.

The CNN Original Series “Violent Earth with Liev Schreiber” explores harrowing weather events such as wildfires that are increasingly frequent in our changing climate. It airs on Sundays at 9pm ET/PT.

Tropical storms and hurricanes bring many life-threatening hazards, and while wind is rightfully regarded as a high concern, it is the water that is the most deadly.

This summer has shown how quickly high temperatures can pose serious health risks, with record-breaking heat waves claiming thousands of lives around the world.

The Great Barrier Reef is vast and spectacular. But repeated mass coral bleachings, driven by high ocean temperatures, are threatening the survival of coral colonies which are the backbone of the reef.

Bedrock now exposed at the margins of four glaciers in the Andes Mountains has not seen the light of day since over 11,700 years ago.

Newest storm system brewing in the Atlantic and it might impact the US next week - The system has an 80 percent chance of becoming a formed storm this week, forecasters say

Air pollution, long known for its harmful effects on the lungs, may be an accomplice in the development of Alzheimer's disease

Crowds boo as sixth Banksy artwork of cat removed hours after being unveiled - The piece was dismantled by three men who said they were ‘hired’ from a ‘contracting company’ to take down the billboard for safety reasons.

Debby brought heavy rain and flooding to Florida’s Gulf Coast after making landfall as a Category 1 hurricane on Monday, August 5. Drone footage, captured by Brier Media, shows extensive flooding in Sarasota, Florida. Debby was downgraded to a tropical storm several hours after making landfall. Clean-up efforts continued in Sarasota on Thursday, with city officials offering recovery resources including storm debris pickup services. Credit: Brier Media via Storyful

Timelapse video from Tuesday (August 6) shows a fire vortex whirling and getting more intense as the Park Fire continues to burn. The blaze has grown into California's fourth largest on record, burning an area larger than the city of Los Angeles across two counties.

Climate change doesn’t just mean more extreme weather – it also leads to billions of dollars in lost productivity, tourism, and stresses infrastructure.

Forecasters Friday were watching a tropical wave that's producing a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms far out in the Atlantic.

"Good for them." China to build massive solar farm as part of multibillion-dollar project: 'I wish the US would be a bit more aggressive' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Iceland is known as the land of fire and ice. Experts now say that the recent eruptions there likely means the 800 years of relative volcanic dormancy are over.

A new study has found that the Antarctic ice sheet is melting at a greater pace than expected, raising concerns about future sea level rise. Rising temperatures are causing warm water to gush through thick glaciers and ice sheets, which could lead to a tipping point. A tipping point is when a small sequence of events leads to an extreme change in an existing system, causing irreversible damage. British Antarctic Survey scientists found warm ocean water seeping beneath the grounding line, causing more melting than is visible on the surface. It doesn't specify when the tipping point might occur but suggests significant sea level rise, posing a future threat to coastal cities. "Our projections of sea level rise might be significant underestimates… with every small increase in ocean temperature, with every small increase in climate change, we get closer to these tipping points," explained Alex Bradley, an ice dynamic researcher at BAS. The Antarctic ice sheet currently sheds around 150 billion metric tons of ice every year and holds enough water to push the global sea level by 190ft.

As California’s average temperatures continue to rise, so does the frequency of heat waves. These extreme temperatures can cause not only health issues, but also financial burdens for residents and businesses. These costs will only get worse unless California officials find a way to mitigate some of the expenses. California Heat Waves The Fourth of ... Read more

Remnants of storm Debby triggered flash flooding in northern Pennsylvania and southern New York state. Video credit: Sarah Hjort via TMX

A ban of 13 books across all Utah public schools has now taken effect as free speech advocates warn of the repercussions.

We associate earthquakes with specific areas of the world, like California, which lies along the San Andreas fault.