There's a confounding dilemma for many folks trying to make sense of winter weather in the context of climate change.

A warming Arctic can stretch the polar vortex, a high-altitude air ribbon, one says. The “wobble” can disrupt the jet stream, ...

When and how quickly can ecosystems "tip" and how will they develop in the future? Researchers from the University of Potsdam, the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, and the Technical ...

In the Great Lakes region, climate change is causing more intense storms with heavy rain and powerful waves that can erode beaches and bluffs, wash out roads, and damage homes. Properties near the ...

Illinois had more tornadoes than any other state in the U.S. last year. As the climate warms, Illinois has seen a surge in ...

We established a special Coastal Hazards Organizational Resilience Team, or COHORT, to help boost the ability of coastal communities and Tribes to thrive in the present, adapt to challenges and ...

Developed in response to a warming world, NOAA’s revised scale more precisely identifies which episodes are likely to have the biggest impacts.