
Drought-Ridden L.A. Tries Rainmakers to Tap Storm Clouds
As hoped-for precipitation from El Niño falls short, Los Angeles resorts to a controversial method to reap water from the sky

Drought-Ridden L.A. Tries Rainmakers to Tap Storm Clouds
As hoped-for precipitation from El Niño falls short, Los Angeles resorts to a controversial method to reap water from the sky

Destructive Wildfire near Canada's Oil Sands May Have Been Fueled by Global Warming
The devastating natural disaster in Fort McMurray is “consistent” with climate change


Drought-Hit Zimbabwe Puts Wild Animals Up for Sale
Country plans to “de-stock its parks” and seeks buyers who can manage wildlife

Do All Trees Snap at About 94 Mph?
A new experiment suggests yes, but the results may not reflect real life

The World's Top Lightning Hotspot Is Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela
Central Africa is the epicenter, but a South American lake ranks number one

What Causes Eerie Volcanic Lightning?
Scientists are closer to understanding volcanic lightning, which stems from both ash and ice

Heat ID'd as Subtle Cause of Rockfalls
Rockfalls without an obvious cause (like an earthquake or expanding ice) may be due to hot daily air temperatures expanding small cracks in cliff faces.

Earth Is Tipping Because of Climate Change
Melting ice and shifting rain patterns are causing the north and south poles to drift

Meet Mount Everest's Meteorologist [Q&A]
Each spring Michael Fagin’s weather predictions could mean the difference between life and death

Pacific Ocean Pattern Could Predict U.S. Heat Waves
The ocean may provide a warning for killer hot weather

2015 Is Officially the Hottest Year on Record
2015 was one for the record books, says the World Meteorological Organization

Florida Republicans Demand Climate Change Solutions
Democratic and Republican mayors in the Sunshine State realize something must be done about global warming