Large-scale tornado outbreaks increasing in frequency

The frequency of large-scale tornado outbreaks is increasing in the United States, particularly when it comes to the most extreme events, according to new research.

Geoengineering Could Be a Disaster for Astronomy

Geoengineering is one of those things that sounds like maybe a good idea on paper but could also go horribly wrong.

NASA Just Created a Stunning New 3-D View of CO2

Using satellites and supercomputers, NASA scientists have recreated a year in the life of CO2.

The Arctic Completely Failed Its 2016 Report Card

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration just released its annual "Arctic Report Card," a comprehensive overview of what's happening at our planet's North Pole.

As Methane Surges, Scientists Look to Nanotech and Microbes to Capture It

Methane is many times more potent than carbon dioxide, but it's also more difficult to capture.

Extreme rain storms in the US could increase by 400% due to climate change

Six scientists from the National Center for Atmospheric Research found extreme rain storms in America could increase by 400% due to climate change.

Soil carbon released into air might equal US emissions, trigger runaway climate change

Warming could drive the loss of at least 55 trillion kilograms of carbon from the soil by mid-century, or about 17% more than the projected emissions due to human-related activities during that period.

The Great Barrier Reef Just Suffered the Worst Die-Off Ever Seen

Abnormally high water temperatures caused by you-know-what are being blamed for the worst coral die-off ever recorded along Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

World's poorest countries to aim for 100% green energy

Representatives from 47 of the world's most disadvantaged nations have pledged to generate all their future energy needs from renewables.

Historic Paris Climate Pact Is Now Law

"Humanity will look back on Nov. 4, 2016, as the day that countries of the world shut the door on inevitable climate disaster," UN climate chief Patricia Espinosa and Moroccan Foreign Minister Salaheddine Mezouar said in a joint statement.

Watch Leonardo DiCaprio's new documentary "Before the Flood" here

Join Leonardo DiCaprio as he explores the topic of climate change, and discovers what must be done today to prevent catastrophic disruption of life on our planet.

'Last Chance' to Limit Global Warming to Safe Levels, UN Scientists Warn

New study says that unless nations ramp up their carbon-reduction pledges before 2020, it will be nearly impossible to keep warming to 2 degrees.

These Antarctic Glaciers Are Melting At A 'Staggering' Rate

A new study shows that three of the Amundsen sea’s frozen gateways are melting away faster than we realised, raising the spectre of an ice sheet collapse that could trigger a metre of global sea level rise.

'New Era of Climate Change Reality,' WMO Warns

With atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations having reached 400 ppm 2015 and with no signs of them abating in 2016 the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said that "a new era of climate change reality" is upon us.

Countries agree to curb powerful greenhouse gases

United Nations Environment Programme have welcomed the landmark deal struck today by nearly 200 countries to reduce the emissions of potent chemicals used in air conditioners and refrigerators.