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Global Warming Tipped Scales in Europe’s Heat Wave
A major heat wave that helped fuel deadly wildfires in Portugal was more likely because of global warming.
These NASA Images Show Siberia Burning Up
Large wildfires are becoming increasing common and severe in boreal forests around the world.
It’s So Hot in Phoenix, Planes Can’t Take Off
Planes have been grounded in Phoenix as life-threatening heat descends across the Southwest.
It’s June. California Is Still Covered in Snow
The Sierra Nevada continues to sport a deep snowpack after an epic winter.
Sharp Uptick in Wildfires Strains Great Plains Agencies
The number of large wildfires burning up swaths of the Great Plains rose 350 percent during 30 years.
Rare Floods to Become the Norm If Emissions Aren’t Cut
A new study finds a sharp increase in the risk of frequent flooding events in coastal areas in the U.S.
India’s Punishing Heat Waves More Deadly With Warming
Even the modest rise in global temperatures to date have made India's already sweltering heat waves deadlier.
New York Boardwalk Shows Climate Adaptation Costs
Beachgoers are flip-flopping along a rebuilt boardwalk that reflects a coastal reimagination underway.