A hurricane scientist explains the technology forecasters rely on to keep people safe and help communities all along the Atlantic coast know when to evacuate.
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Twin cyclones helped trigger massive ocean warming in the Pacific. But whether that leads to a strong El Niño is still uncertain. Here’s what you need to know.
When bats disappear, farms become less productive, and that has broad implications far beyond the crops.
Some Detroit residents spend as much as 25% of their disposable income on water bills. Many are struggling to keep up.
Suspending the federal gas tax, which would require Congress to agree, would drop gas prices only about 4% – less in high-cost states like California.
Healthy coral reefs can significantly reduce hurricane damage for coastlines, yet many still face harms, including pollution and ship damage, that people have the power to stop.
Ocean carbon removal is picking up, just as Microsoft pulls out as a major funder of carbon removal projects.
America was once the global leader in rare earth element production, but as processing moved to China, the US lost capacity and expertise. It can get them back.
The EPA’s new interpretations are strategically designed to appeal to the current US Supreme Court’s view of agency authority.
Communities have been laying the groundwork for offshore energy projects for years and counting on the jobs and energy supply.
Ads from the 19th and 20th centuries shows how the industry has long tried to promote coal as clean and even healthy, despite evidence to the contrary.
Combining more than 15,000 reports from 36 states, researchers estimate that recreational fishing puts $3 billion worth of food on Americans’ tables each year.
Wildfires in Colorado are reshaping landscapes and visitor habits.
Using existing backup generators as regular sources of electricity would emit lots of pollution into American skies and endanger people’s health.
The tsunami struck just 12 hours after a cruise ship had left the fjord, rattling the tourism industry.
The Supreme Court limited the ability of people to sue government contractors in state courts.
Two big factors influence the length of the allergy season and how bad people’s allergies will be, and both are expanding.
Understanding why some faults creep rather than sticking and causing massive earthquakes is important for gauging the future risk of both earthquakes and tsunamis.
Small-scale solar panels usable by renters and without rooftop installation can boost renewable energy use and reduce the effects of high electricity prices.
As US gas prices climb, politicians are looking at ways to lower them. An economist breaks down what does − and doesn’t − move the number on the sign at the gas station.
A case involving the potential dangers of glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weed killer sold as Roundup, could affect broader consumer-protection efforts.
The rapid expansion of critical mineral extraction is trading away human and ecological well-being for technological breakthroughs. There are ways to fix this.
The UAE and Saudi Arabia have long been at odds over oil policy. The latest move is also likely to further their broader regional rivalry.
Don’t blame the weatherman. A meteorologist explains where your local weather forecasts really come from, and what storm scientists are doing to bring them closer to home.
The southeastern US has been in drought for months. With the wind and unusually low humidity, it’s facing perfect conditions for wildfires spreading.