Climate

Climate

Dirty clouds change rainfall

Scientists find a link between air pollution and extremes in rainfall.

Climate

Did Columbus contribute to a Little Ice Age?

Scientist shows a surprising link between the explorer and a dip in temperatures.

Animals

Changing climate alters fish behavior

Study finds clownfish don’t swim away from scary sounds in future ocean conditions.

Climate

Germy weather

Bacteria high in the sky could be causing rain, snow and hail.

Oceans

Sea changes

Carbon dioxide is making the oceans more acidic.

Environment

Lakes, too, feel global warming

Climate

Explainer: Global warming and the greenhouse effect

Like the glass-walled greenhouses used to grow out-of-season plants, certain gases in Earth’s atmosphere trap the sun’s energy near the planet’s surface. This keeps Earth warm enough for life to flourish.

Environment

Getting the dirt on carbon

The circle of life continues thanks to the carbon cycle.

Climate

In Antarctica watch the heat (and your step)

Behind the scenes: news detective.

Earth

A feverish world

The second of a two-part series on climate change.

Animals

Polar bears in trouble

Melting ice is bad news for polar bears that live in northern Alaska.

Climate

The best defense is a good snow fence

Science fair superstar Erica David shows how fences that trap snow can help the environment.