Wildfires remain a major environmental and public safety concern across the United States. Large fires can destroy homes, damage forests, force communities to evacuate and spread smoke
One of Antarctica’s largest glaciers may contribute more to rising oceans than scientists previously estimated. New research on Thwaites Glacier, located in West Antarctica, suggests that the
Coral reefs provide shelter for marine species and support ecosystems that millions of people depend on. Yet rising sea temperatures, pollution and other environmental pressures are putting
The global emissions gap remains a major obstacle in the effort to control climate change, according to a new assessment from the United Nations Environment Programme. Countries
Artificial intelligence is transforming how people work, communicate, and access information. However, behind the convenience of AI tools lies a growing network of data centers that require substantial
Water shortages across the American Southwest are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. Falling reservoir levels have drawn attention to the Colorado River, but scientists are warning that
The global water cycle is becoming increasingly difficult to predict, with rivers, groundwater and glaciers showing signs of growing disruption, according to a new report from the World
The devastating flooding along Nepal’s northern border in August was not caused by one simple event. Scientists say a chain of geological and climate-related processes turned a
Scientists studying ancient coral have uncovered new clues about how global warming may be influencing one of the world’s most important climate patterns. Researchers analyzed coral samples from
Europe is experiencing a serious water shortage as persistent heat and limited rainfall drive water levels in several major rivers to exceptionally low levels. The Rhine, Danube,
