Extreme fire: 'unprecedented risk' poorly understood In an era of town-torching megablazes spewing smoke plumes visible from space, scientists say there is still a lot they don't know about the ...

We explain what’s known about how the catastrophic L.A. wildfires started and the factors that scientists do -- and don’t -- think contributed.

The study reveals a worrying trend: megadroughts are becoming longer, more frequent, and more severe, affecting larger areas ...

The Arctic is heating up particularly fast as a result of global warming—with serious consequences. The widespread permafrost ...

New research reveals that drought and increased temperatures in a CO2-rich climate can dramatically alter how grasslands use and move water. The study provides the first experimental demonstration of ...

Days of extreme and unusual heat preceded Chile’s wildfires in February of 2024. Temperatures soared to the upper 30s – more ...

The fires burning in the Los Angeles area are a powerful example of why humans have learned to fear wildfire. Fires can level ...

Research highlights the impact of climate change on grassland water dynamics, revealing shifts in soil structure and plant ...

Winter might appear barren, but it is a vital phase of renewal for the natural world and a perfect time to reconnect with it ...

A litany of failures by LA city officials have also since been uncovered, as fire hydrants were found without any water and ...

A recent swing from wet to dry is among the most extreme on record, priming much of Southern California for wind-whipped fires.

Persistent and incredibly destructive multi-year droughts will continue to advance as Earth’s climate warms, scientists say ...