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Hurricanes becoming so strong that new category needed, study says

Hurricanes becoming so strong that new category needed, study says

Scientists propose new category 6 rating to classify 'mega-hurricanes', becoming more likely due to climate crisis

Atmospheric River Pounds California, Brings Severe Weather

Atmospheric River Pounds California, Brings Severe Weather

A powerful atmospheric river storm is causing heavy rainfall and hurricane-force winds in California, leading to power outages and the threat of serious floods. The storm, which is the second to hit the state in the past week, has prompted a state of emergency declaration and flash flood warnings in several counties.

Feral pigs and donkeys may be more salvation than scourge for ecosystems, study finds

Feral pigs and donkeys may be more salvation than scourge for ecosystems, study finds

An unscientific bias against “feral” or “invasive” animals threatens to undercut one of the great stabilizing trends making ecosystems healthier, a new paper argues.

Could a Giant Parasol in Outer Space Help Solve the Climate Crisis?

Could a Giant Parasol in Outer Space Help Solve the Climate Crisis?

Interest in sun shields, once a fringe idea, has grown. Now, a team of scientists says it could launch a prototype within a few years.

Turns Out There's One Animal Powerful Enough to Mess With Lions' Feeding Habits

Turns Out There's One Animal Powerful Enough to Mess With Lions' Feeding Habits

In a stark example of how everything on our living planet is interconnected, one species of tiny, invasive insects has reduced lions' abilities to feast on zebras.

The Historical Perspective on Climate Change

The Historical Perspective on Climate Change

Historian Thomas Moynihan reflects on the progress made in our understanding of climate change and the reasons for cautious optimism.

2024 is the best time to see the Northern Lights in decades: How to plan your trip

2024 is the best time to see the Northern Lights in decades: How to plan your trip

If you’ve always wanted to see the aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, 2024 could be your year.

New Evidence Reveals Fossil Fuel Industry Sponsored Climate Science in 1954

New Evidence Reveals Fossil Fuel Industry Sponsored Climate Science in 1954

Documents shed light on the earliest-known instance of climate science funded by the fossil fuel industry, adding to growing understanding of Big Oil’s knowledge of climate change.