The trade winds are permanent east-to-west prevailing winds that flow in Earth's equatorial region, blowing mainly from the northeast in the Northern Hemisphere and from the southeast in the Southern ...

The term El Niño is very important as it dictates weather across the US and around the world. This is your one-stop shop for everything El Niño and why you should care about it.

In the past two months, the Island’s seen more than one snowstorm or full-on blizzard, frigid temperatures that froze ponds, and wind chills that drew tears from the eyes. In this moment, climate ...

There are increasing indications El Niño is likely to form and strengthen into potentially a significant event during the next several months, throwing weather patterns worldwide out of whack and ...

A warm wind shift is unfolding in a remote part of the equatorial Pacific Ocean. And despite its geographical isolation, it could signal the start of a planetary change in ocean temperatures and ...

Majorities in all but three countries – Israel, Nigeria and the U.S. – see climate change as a major threat. Around eight-in-ten hold this view in Argentina, Brazil, France, Japan and South Korea.

Severe storms — thunderstorms that produce tornadoes, hail at least one inch in diameter, or damaging winds (58 mph or higher) — are destructive and deadly. They cause an average of 200 deaths ...

Global warming is changing the way storms behave. By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey Hurricane Erin is whipping up the Atlantic Ocean at speeds over 100 miles per hour. The trajectory of the storm has it ...

Students locally and around the world have been taking to the streets and courthouses attempting to pressure governments and polluters to get more serious about reducing pollution and taming global ...

According to the latest NOAA data, 2025 was Earth’s third-warmest year since records began in 1850. Global average temperatures in 2025 were 1.3°C (2.4°F) above pre-industrial (1850-1900) levels.

The World Meteorological Organization’s fifth annual Air Quality and Climate Bulletin, issued in September, called attention to the effects of air pollution on climate change and human and ecosystem ...