When it comes to distinguishing between weather and climate, weather generally covers short and specific timeframes and locations, while climate focuses on trends and statistical ups and downs over ...

Extreme weather is, by definition, rare on our planet. Ferocious storms, searing heatwaves, and biting cold snaps illustrate what the climate is capable of at its worst. However, since Earth’s climate ...

The annual convening of Climate Week in New York has become one of the largest globally for climate reform, but can the events shore up meaningful commitments amid the worsening effects of global ...

The title of a new book by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson asks a provocative question. "What If We Get It Right?" The it there is the climate crisis. Johnson structures this book around 20 interviews with ...

This rapid transition between wet and dry weather conditions is a hallmark of climate change, and it’s also an accelerating climate threat. This phenomenon is called “precipitation whiplashes,” and ...

In mid-July 2021 western Europe was hit by devastating floods after torrential rains ravaged entire villages.CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP—Getty Images Founder and chair of the Climate Crisis Advisory Group ...

Low water levels at the Wanaque Reservoir in Ringwood, N.J., is shown Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey) This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions ...

The US Capitol dome is seen from the base of the Washington Monument as the sun rises in Nov. 2022 The US Capitol dome is seen from the base of the Washington Monument as the sun rises in Nov.