Rare Queen of Spain Fritillary Butterfly Sighted in Cornwall
Increased sightings of continental species in southern England are linked to weather patterns, experts say.
Climate & Environment News
Tropical Storm Marie Forms Off Mexico Coast
The storm is located in the Pacific Ocean well offshore of southwest Mexico.
Tropical Storm Edouard Poised to Strengthen to Hurricane Before Gulf Coast Landfall
Forecasters anticipate Edouard will become a hurricane before reaching the Texas-Louisiana border on Tuesday, bringing heavy rain and potential flash flooding.
Nepal-China Floodwaters Recede, But Glacial Collapse Risk Looms
Over 1,000 dead and hundreds missing as experts warn unstable glaciers could trigger further disaster.
Glaciers Risk Collapse After Nepal-China Flood, Death Toll Tops 1,000
Experts warn of further flooding as rescue efforts continue for hundreds trapped in tunnels.
Rare Ants Get New Heathland Homes in UK Conservation Effort
A conservation plan aims to double nesting sites for the narrow-headed ant and reintroduce the erratic ant to new habitats.
California Poised for Vibrant Fall Foliage, Forecasters Predict
AccuWeather's forecast indicates peak colors in the Sierra Nevada and Northern California due to favorable weather conditions.
El Niño Conditions Intensify, Prompting Weather Pattern Shifts
Forecasters anticipate a strengthening El Niño, which could bring significant temperature and precipitation changes across the United States.
Heroic Rescue Amid Devastating Nepal Floods, Climate Change Cited
A woman's quick actions saved two children from a mudslide as the country grapples with a disaster that has killed hundreds and left thousands missing, with scientists pointing to climate change as a contributing factor.