The Floods In Tennessee Aren't Freak Accidents. They're A New Reality
At least 21 people died in floods in Tennessee over the weekend. Such dangerous flash flooding is a hallmark of climate change.
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Rain Fell On The Peak Of Greenland's Ice Sheet For The First Time In Recorded History
According to scientists, rain fell for several hours on an area 10,551 feet in elevation on Aug. 14, an unprecedented occurrence for a location that rarely sees temperatures above freezing.
Computer Models Of Civilization Offer Routes To Ending Global Warming
Scientists who warned of heat waves and rising seas this week also say that it's possible to avoid the worst effects of the warming climate. They're relying on computer models of the world economy.
July Was The Hottest Month In Recorded Human History
The global combined land and ocean-surface temperature was 1.67 degrees Fahrenheit above the 20th-century average, according to NOAA, the hottest in 142 years of record-keeping.
Another Major Heat Wave Is Bringing Triple-Digit Temps To The Pacific Northwest
The Forest Service is also warning that air quality is likely to deteriorate as wildfires continue to burn.
3 Things To Know About What Scientists Say About Our Future Climate
The latest report from climate scientists provides a stark warning about how fast the planet is changing. Here are the top takeaways.
With Extreme Fires Burning, Forest Service Stops 'Good Fires' Too
Controlled burns help reduce wildfire risk by clearing out overgrown vegetation. The U.S. Forest Service is suspending them, concerning fire scientists.
What The U.S. Can Do About The Dire Climate Change Report
Allison Crimmins, who heads the National Climate Assessment, says the U.N.'s landmark report confirms the need for "significant, sustained action" to reduce emissions.
A Major Report Warns Climate Change Is Accelerating And Humans Must Cut Emissions Now
The U.N. has released the most comprehensive global climate science report ever. It is unequivocal: Humans must stop burning fossil fuels or suffer catastrophic impacts.
The Dixie Fire Explodes To Become The 3rd-Largest Wildfire In California's History
The fire raging in Northern California was whipped up by high temperatures and strong winds. It incinerated much of the Gold Rush-era community of Greenville earlier this week.