An atmospheric scientist explains what's been going on in the atmosphere, and how El Niño and the jet stream both play important roles.
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Rocks deep underground can be used to hold heat until it's needed.
Engineers are using a unique test facility called the Wall of Wind to develop housing that's both affordable and disaster-resistant. Their tests show the magnitude of the challenge.
3 iconic animals show the value of the US Endangered Species Act - and the harm in stripping it away
The stories of a whale, a panther and a butterfly help explain why new interpretations of the Endangered Species Act could be catastrophic for species' survival.
If fossil fuel companies misled the public about the dangers of their products, should they be required to pay for damages from climate-related disasters?
The Antarctic ice sheet's future depends how a chain of events plays out. A new study finds the evidence points in one direction.
Several factors make for high water levels, and they conspired to worsen the storm surge that flooded coastal areas from North Carolina to New York.
No longer viewed only as waste, used cooking oil is a common ingredient in biofuels.
A regional permafrost map can't tell a builder if a particular foundation or road will survive as temperatures rise. Engineers need to see beneath the surface to find the weaknesses.
A regional permafrost map can't tell a builder if a particular foundation or road will survive as temperatures rise. Engineers need to see beneath the surface to find the weaknesses.