In the middle of the Antarctic winter, during months of darkness when temperatures often dip below −30°C, the continent warmed dramatically. In July and August 2024, temperatures in parts of East ...

Something unusual and with far-reaching consequences is lurking in the sea off the California coast, stretching all the way down the Baja Peninsula and more than 500 miles to the southwest. In this ...

Continuing global warming and urbanization have increased the frequency and severity of extreme heat events in cities. Therefore, understanding how the urban heat island (UHI) effect influences cities ...

Meteorologists are reaching for superlatives to describe an oncoming heat wave so intense and rare for this time of year that it could leave some locations shattering their all-time temperature ...

A marine heat wave is causing ocean temperatures to rise along the U.S. West Coast. The warmer water is disrupting the food chain, causing seabirds and other wildlife to starve. Scientists warn the ...