Twisters Past and Present: Interactive Tornado Tracker
The tracker plots tornado reports from the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., and is updated frequently to capture breaking events. This tracker shows reported tornadoes, not confirmed tornadoes. The National Weather Service conducts damage assessment surveys after tornadoes are reported to determine if a tornado actually touched down, and i… Read More
China’s Growing Coal Use Is World’s Growing Problem
China has been praised recently for its investments in renewable energy. And the credit is well deserved as China's commitment to renewables dwarfs that of the U.S. and other industrialized countries. From 2010 to 2012 alone, China’s renewable electricity growth was double that of the U.S., and it is continuing to grow. But all the accolades are … Read More
Science Made Simple: Take the Dog for a Walk
The old adage is that "climate is what you expect, weather is what you get," since day-to-day weather may depart significantly from average conditions.… Read More
Monster Cyclone Phailin Poses Deadly Threat to India
Tropical Cyclone Phailin may be comparable in size and strength to 1999’s Odisha Cyclone, if not a bit stronger than that storm, which also struck India’s east coast. That storm hit the coast near the city of Bhubaneswar as a Category 4 storm with 155 mph sustained winds, driving a surge nearly 20 feet high onto the coast.… Read More
Experts Debate Moral, Religious Case for Climate Action
A Tennessee philosopher and Christian environmentalist debate the moral imperative for action on climate change. … Read More
Shutdown Silences Weather and Climate Social Media
On Tuesday at 12 a.m. ET, the federal government shutdown after Congress failed to pass a budget. The shutdown starts on a day when Yosemite National Park turns 123 years old and NASA celebrates its 55th birthday, but that didn't keep either the park or the agency up and running. Many physical sites that fall under the federal domain such as 401 … Read More
What Is America’s Most Fuel-Efficient Airline?
Group ranks major airlines based on fuel efficiency, but there are many unknowns about how airlines burn fuel. … Read More
You Asked, We Answered: Response to 2013 Cars Report
In the month since we released our report, A Roadmap to Climate Friendly Cars: 2013 we have received many good questions and insightful comments from readers. Thank you to everyone who has taken time to give us feedback on our report. We especially appreciate those who recognized the inherent challenges involved in carrying out and presenting l… Read More
