Ever thought about how warmer days could lead to stronger storms? Let's take a look at what happened recently in Valencia, Spain. A powerful storm swept through, leaving over 150 people dead and many others missing. Scientists from World Weather Attribution (WWA) are taking a closer look at this tra
You've heard the chatter about the weather, but how about doing something about it? That's what's on the line for voters this Tuesday. The planet's future hangs in the balance, and the choices voters make could shape our climate for generations. Extreme weather events are no longer surprises. Thous
California is a biodiversity hotspot, home to more species than any other U. S. state. That's why the Golden State sent a big delegation to the United Nations biodiversity summit in Colombia. The goal? To protect 30% of the world's land and water by 2030. Even though the U. S. hasn't ratified the bi
The Edinburgh Fringe Festival buzzed differently this year, thanks to one standout play called Weather Girl. This one-woman show, about a Californian weather reporter losing it, caught the attention of Netflix. The streaming giant snatched up the rights, beating out other interested U. S. buyers. Th
Climate change isn't just about polar bears and melting ice caps. It's affecting your daily life right now, from the food you eat to the electricity you use. Let's break it down. The economy is a big deal this election season. Guess what? Climate change is costing us big bucks. Extreme weather even
You've probably heard about climate change and how we're trying to slow it down. But guess what? The United Nations says our efforts aren't enough. They looked at plans from nearly 200 countries to cut carbon emissions. The bad news? These plans won't even cut pollution much by 2030. This makes it s
This year, scientists found that 77% of the world's coral reefs are in trouble due to bleaching, a result of warming ocean waters caused by climate change. This is the fourth and largest global bleaching event on record, affecting both hemispheres. Coral reefs are crucial because they support over 2
Rev. Richard Joyner didn't always see himself as a farmer. Growing up in rural North Carolina, he watched his father, a talented sharecropper, get cheated by landowners. This left a bad taste. After joining the army and becoming a chaplain, Joyner took over a small church in Conetoe, a town with no
Imagine looking at Antarctica from space and seeing what appears to be smoke billowing from a glacier. That's exactly what happened with Pine Island Glacier. But don't worry, it's not fire, but something called sea smoke. This happens when cold, dry air meets warm water. Strong winds push aside ice
Imagine it's January 20, 2025. President Kamala Harris steps into office and announces a plan to fight climate change within her first 100 days. She wants to cut energy costs and jumpstart a clean industrial boom. Lawmakers from both sides agree that we need to reduce emissions and strengthen our ec
