climate change

Researchers with the Kentucky Geological Survey at the University of Kentucky are hoping to use devices normally meant to monitor earthquake activity to identify when tornadoes touch down.

More than 85 scientists say that a recent U.S. Department of Energy report is full of errors and misrepresents climate science.

Climate change is increasing the risk of dangerous floods. But people often balk at the cost of flood insurance, especially since many doubt they need protection.

"If you've made grilled cheese in a pan and you put a lid on there, it melts the cheese faster because the lid helps trap the heat," a National Weather Service official told NPR.

Most Americans frequently use federal science information. But few are concerned that cuts to federal science spending could affect their access to such information, a new poll finds.

Climate progress is still happening. You just need to know where to look.

Fossil fuel emissions have increased steadily for almost two centuries. Now, the world may soon reach an important turning point for climate change.

After-school activities for students in Asheville will still be suspended Monday and Tuesday, but school is getting back on track after devastating floods from Hurricane Helene.

Large swaths of the South and the East Coast are favored to see warmer-than-average temperatures, while the Pacific Northwest has greater odds of cooler-than-normal conditions this winter.

The drop in emissions from Indiana industries is significant because some companies reduced their hours or shut down during the pandemic lockdown.