Anthropocene

The atmospheric river that soaked parts of the state is an example of increasing weather volatility

Aggressive policies, enacted now, can extend the deadline and prevent the worst catastrophes

Heat waves, late-spring frosts and more unpredictable climate swings have taken a toll on the crop

By continuing to subsidize fossil fuels, recovery plans could exacerbate threats from diseases such as malaria, cholera and dengue fever

Like other aerosols, these tiny particles scatter and absorb sunlight, influencing Earth’s temperature

The Spanish city is the first to undertake such a scheme in an effort to better warn residents of the health threats from heat

In the run-up to major international climate negotiations, the fate of the Biden administration’s climate plans is uncertain

Population growth, climate change and the urban heat island effect are combining to put more people at risk

Relatively little research into the consequences of climate change has been done for large parts of Earth’s population

The Montreal Protocol has helped heal the ozone layer that blocks harmful ultraviolet rays

The New York City homes where 11 people drowned were in areas marked as low risk for inundation

Despite its controversial past, the quirky desert facility is becoming increasingly relevant as it turns 30