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Inside the warming hiatus
The globally averaged surface air temperature hasn’t risen much in the last 15 years, but new research confirms ample heating of Earth, which becomes evident when looking at certain times of year and in particular locations, including deep in the ocean.
- Climate
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Scientists to examine Pacific’s “global chimney”
Leading scientists head to the western tropical Pacific, where storms influence climate worldwide.
- Climate
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Moving a village
Some Native American communities in Alaska and Louisiana are planning to relocate entire villages because of climate change. What are the obstacles they face?
- Climate
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Rising temperatures challenge Salt Lake City's water supply
Every 1 degree Fahrenheit of future warming will mean a significant reduction in the annual flow of streams that provide water to the city.
- Climate
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Geoengineering the climate could reduce vital rains
Shading the planet would produce drop in seasonal rains over many regions, new research finds.
- Climate