Extreme Weather

Scientists are increasingly drawing links between climate change and extreme weather events, either increasing the likelihood of heat waves, drought, hurricanes, heavy rainfall and snowstorms, or intensifying their effects.

Greenland's Ice Melt Is in 'Overdrive,' With No Sign of Slowing

By Bob Berwyn

Rivers of meltwater form on the surface of the Greenland Ice Sheet in the summers. Credit: John Sonntag/NASA

World Health Leaders: Climate Change Is Putting Lives, Health Systems at Risk

By Phil McKenna

Patients wait for medical care during a dengue fever scare in 2015 in India. Credit: Arun Sharma/Hindustan Times via Getty Images

Climate Change Puts U.S. Economy at Risk, and Costs Are Rising, Federal Agencies Warn

By Bob Berwyn

The National Climate Assessment warns of increasing extreme rainfall events, like the storm that flooded communities across a large swath of Louisiana in 2016. Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images

U.S. Nuclear Fleet’s Dry Docks Threatened by Storms and Rising Seas

By Nicholas Kusnetz

Dangers Without Borders: An ICN Series on Military Readiness in a Warming World

Dangers Without Borders: Military Readiness in a Warming World

By Neela Banerjee

Q&A: Drier Autumns Are Fueling Deadly California Wildfires

By Sabrina Shankman

California's deadliest wildfire on record swept through the down of Paradise in November. Credit: Josh Edelson/AFP/Getty Images

California’s Wildfire & Climate Change Warnings Are Still Too Conservative, Scientist Says

By Phil McKenna

Burned cars line a road near Paradise, California, after the state's deadliest wildfire swept through the town in November. Credit: Josh Edelson/AFP/Getty Images

FEMA’s Flood Maps Ignore Climate Change, and Homeowners Are Paying the Price

By James Bruggers

Mexico Beach, Florida, after Hurricane Michael. Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Global Warming Is Messing with the Jet Stream. That Means More Extreme Weather.

By Bob Berwyn

With Hurricanes and Toxic Algae, Florida Candidates Can’t Ignore the Environment

By James Bruggers

A lifeguard wearing a protective mask asks a surfer to leave the ocean after Palm Beach County officials closed all area beaches due to red tide earlier this month. Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images

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Extreme Weather

Greenland's Ice Melt Is in 'Overdrive,' With No Sign of Slowing

World Health Leaders: Climate Change Is Putting Lives, Health Systems at Risk

Climate Change Puts U.S. Economy at Risk, and Costs Are Rising, Federal Agencies Warn

U.S. Nuclear Fleet’s Dry Docks Threatened by Storms and Rising Seas

Dangers Without Borders: Military Readiness in a Warming World

Q&A: Drier Autumns Are Fueling Deadly California Wildfires

California’s Wildfire & Climate Change Warnings Are Still Too Conservative, Scientist Says

FEMA’s Flood Maps Ignore Climate Change, and Homeowners Are Paying the Price

Global Warming Is Messing with the Jet Stream. That Means More Extreme Weather.

With Hurricanes and Toxic Algae, Florida Candidates Can’t Ignore the Environment

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