When it comes to distinguishing between weather and climate, weather generally covers short and specific timeframes and locations, while climate focuses on trends and statistical ups and downs over ...
Extreme weather is, by definition, rare on our planet. Ferocious storms, searing heatwaves, and biting cold snaps illustrate what the climate is capable of at its worst. However, since Earth’s climate ...
The Trump administration has repealed the scientific determination that underpins the government’s legal authority to combat climate change.
The annual convening of Climate Week in New York has become one of the largest globally for climate reform, but can the events shore up meaningful commitments amid the worsening effects of global ...
People wade through a flooded market in South Sudan in 2024. Heavy rains over several years have contributed to a widespread humanitarian crisis in South Sudan. People affected by the negative effects ...
How do you cope? I feel the sorrow, the quiet plea for guidance every time someone asks me this question. As an environmental reporter dedicated to helping people make sense of climate change, I know ...
Low water levels at the Wanaque Reservoir in Ringwood, N.J., is shown Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey) This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions ...
The title of a new book by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson asks a provocative question. "What If We Get It Right?" The it there is the climate crisis. Johnson structures this book around 20 interviews with ...