Storms that intensify quickly and unpredictably present a big problem for public safety officials, who have less time to assess threats.
Author: Elena Shao
Hawaii Closes Its Last Coal-Fired Power Plant
A state law bans the use of coal for energy production beginning next year.
Greenland’s Melting Ice Sheet Could Raise Sea Levels by Nearly a Foot: Study
The study reached a more drastic conclusion than earlier assessments in part because it used a different method to gauge ice loss.
Seven Key Provisions in the Climate Deal
The $369 billion climate and tax bill would affect every aspect of U.S. energy production, with incentives for producers and consumers to move away from fossil fuels.
How Is Climate Change Affecting Floods?
Like other extreme weather disasters, flooding involves a number of competing factors that may affect its frequency and intensity.
Four Things Nations Can Do to Conserve Energy
European Union officials have called on countries in the bloc to sharply reduce their natural gas consumption. These are some of the strategies they could use.
In a Twist, Old Coal Plants Help Deliver Renewable Power. Here’s How.
The sites, once a source of greenhouse gases, have a useful feature: They’re wired to the electricity grid. For new ventures like solar farms, that can save a lot of time and money.
Biodiversity Crisis Affects Billions Who Rely on Wild Species, Researchers Say
The latest global assessment of the decline in plant and animal life found some bright spots but recommended significant changes to hunting and other practices to address the risks.