Tropical Storm Watch Issued for Gulf Coast as System Threatens Life-Threatening Conditions
Potential Tropical Cyclone One could become the first named storm of the season, bringing heavy rain and flooding to millions.
Climate & Environment News
Global Fossil Fuel Use Must Be Halved by 2035 to Avert Climate Catastrophe, Report Warns
New analysis suggests a drastic reduction in fossil fuel consumption is necessary to maintain global warming below the critical 1.5°C threshold outlined in the Paris Agreement.
Super El Niño Could Add Hundreds to Household Energy Bills, Experts Warn
The looming climate event is expected to compound global gas shortages and drive up prices, impacting consumers worldwide.
Gulf of Mexico System's Odds of Developing into Tropical Storm Increase
Forecasters raise the probability of a tropical depression or storm forming and potentially impacting the US Gulf Coast.
Gulf of Mexico Faces Increased Tropical Storm Threat as Flooding Grips Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi
Forecasters raise development odds for a new system while millions already contend with widespread heavy rainfall.
Scientists Propose Solar Geoengineering to Mitigate Super El Niño and Ocean Heatwaves
A new study suggests stratospheric aerosol injection could shield oceans from extreme warming, but researchers caution it's not a substitute for reducing emissions.
Mysterious Atlantic 'Cold Blob' May Signal Imminent Collapse of Key Ocean Current, Scientists Warn
Researchers cite a chilling patch of North Atlantic water as evidence that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), vital for global climate stability, is weakening due to climate change.
Study Identifies Cities Most at Risk from Extreme Heat Amidst El Niño
A University of Oxford study analyzed 220 major cities, finding that over 95% of those most vulnerable to extreme heat are located in South/Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Boundary Waters Mine Faces Renewed Scrutiny After Congressional Reversal
Environmental advocates and industry proponents clash over a proposed copper mine near a pristine Minnesota wilderness area, highlighting the complex trade-offs between clean energy needs and ecological preservation.