Scientists Are Sweating Over Freakishly High Marine Heat

While some experts believe global temperature anomalies adhere to climate crisis predictions, others are alarmed by the speed of change.

Mar 28, 2024 | 700 words, about 3 minutes

Modern Hurricanes Have a Surprise Ingredient

When Hurricane Larry hit Newfoundland, it delivered more than wind and rain.

Jan 3, 2024 | 1,100 words, about 5 minutes

In Graphic Detail: The Harrowing Heat Hump

The planet just keeps getting hotter.

Oct 4, 2023 | 350 words, a quick read

Sand Dunes vs. Super Storms

One year after Hurricane Fiona walloped Prince Edward Island, scientists consider what damage and recovery might mean for sand dunes facing powerful future storms.

Sep 25, 2023 | 750 words, about 3 minutes

A River Runs Above Us

Atmospheric rivers can cause catastrophic flooding and landslides but are crucial for water supply. In an era of increasing weather whiplash between flood and drought, can we learn to embrace the rains?

Jul 18, 2023 | 5,500 words, about 28 minutes

Forecasted El Niño Could Cost $3-Trillion in Losses Globally

A new study shows that the El Niño weather cycle packs a heavy financial punch.

Jun 20, 2023 | 550 words, about 2 minutes

The Decade of Sock Hops, Poodle Skirts, and Climate Change Awareness

In the 1950s, the science behind climate change was accepted and research was funded—but we lost sight of the future and set the world ablaze.

Jun 6, 2023 | 2,900 words, about 14 minutes

By Fighting the Ozone Hole, We Accidentally Saved Ourselves

With the Montreal Protocol, life on Earth dodged a bullet we didn’t even know was headed our way.

May 17, 2023 | 650 words, about 3 minutes