Live-Blogging Richard Waitt's In the Path of Destruction XI: Things Go South
Tree-planting crews and people out for a little recreational fun on Mount Saint Helens's south side learn that even when a volcano's blowing out to the north, the south side will also see some pretty intense action. Come join us for another chapter of In the Path of Destruction
China's Pollution May Not Be Decreasing as Fast as Hoped
A new study questions the dip in China’s CO2 emissions
Pacific Ocean Pattern Could Predict U.S. Heat Waves
The ocean may provide a warning for killer hot weather
Arctic Sea Ice Dwindles to New Record Winter Low
The polar ice cap is changing fast
Drilling for Earthquakes
Scientists are increasingly confident about the link between earthquakes and oil and gas production, yet regulators are slow to react
How to Talk Global Warming in Plain English
Scientists struggle to convey the risks of climate change simply
Spectacular Images of Mount Saint Helens's Eruption
The 1980 eruptive sequence completely changed the landscape around Mount Saint Helens. Geologists flocked there to measure and investigate, taking thousands of photos in the process. I'm gathering some of the best for your viewing pleasure
China to Halt Construction on Coal-Fired Power Plants in 15 Regions
Move still falls short of halting build-up of overcapacity in coal-fired power generation, critics says
Carbon Emissions Highest They Have Been in 66 Million Years
Outpouring of CO2 is 10 times higher than it was when the dinosaurs lived
China's Small Factories Join Low-Carbon Fight
Pollution cuts come to small business in China, aiding efforts to curb global warming
Could Sea Level Rise Swamp Cities within a Century?
Famed climatologist James Hansen argues for rapidly rising seas—but other scientists remain skeptical
2015 Is Officially the Hottest Year on Record
2015 was one for the record books, says the World Meteorological Organization