New research has found that tree species diversity can play a crucial role in protecting forests from the growing threat of ...

As the senior climate editor at NPR, when extreme weather impacts us, I often send out guidance to the newsroom to help ...

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The UK is bouncing from one type of extreme weather to another this year. This is climate whiplash. Caused by changes in the fast-moving body of air high in the atmosphere called the jet stream, ...

Sri Lanka earmarks $14m to fight severe drought, offering families 75 litres of water every two-three days.

In 2022, the combined impact of devastating floods and a severe heatwave caused over $40 billion of damage and killed more than 1,700 people across Pakistan. The catastrophe was an example of a ...

This Scientific Reports Collection welcomes original research on Climate and weather extremes. Narrative review articles are also welcomed, to our sister journal Scientific Reviews. For further ...

A new report from the World Meteorological Organization says rising seas, intensifying hurricanes, extreme heat and worsening drought and flooding across the region are placing growing strain on ...

This rapid intensification marks a sharp turnaround from early 2026. A weak, short-lived La Niña faded in late winter, giving ...

The extreme weather could cause a spike in food prices.

Today we’re kicking off Heat Week, when we’ll explore how rising temperatures are reshaping the planet, the economy and daily life. First, we look at an unsettling trend: Global warming is getting ...