July 2021 was the planet’s hottest month ever recorded, federal scientists announced Friday. Asia had its hottest July on record, NOAA announced.
Author: Doyle Rice, USA TODAY
‘Code red for humanity’: UN report gives stark warning on climate change, says wild weather events will worsen
Hundreds of top scientists released a devastating report Monday on the danger that human-caused climate change poses to the world.
California’s Dixie Fire has burned nearly 700 square miles, larger than the size of New York City
Better weather conditions, including higher humidity and calmer winds, were expected to aid the fight against the blaze Saturday.
Strong winds threaten to whip up ‘biggest ever’ wildfire on Hawaii’s Big Island; California blaze grows as temperatures rise
Predicted strong winds could fan the flames of the largest wildfire ever recorded on Hawaii’s Big Island, officials warned Tuesday.
Yes, your deodorant, sun block and bug spray are polluting the air
The personal care products that you slather on each day are responsible for a significant amount of the smog that plagues cities.
How did Earth get its oxygen? Researchers dive for answers in Lake Huron sinkhole.
We know that the rise of oxygen on Earth was key to the development of all life over the past two billion years. But how did the oxygen get here?
Progress made, but Western wildfires bring poor air quality across US; record fire burns amid drought in Hawaii
The Bootleg Fire in Oregon was up to 84% containment early Monday as firefighters made good progress battling the blaze over the weekend.
Southwest monsoon rain bringing drought relief — but also dangerous flooding
Recent monsoon rain in the Southwest is putting a dent in the extreme to exceptional drought across the region, especially in Arizona and New Mexico.
California’s Dixie Fire explodes to ‘megafire’ status as western wildfires continue to rage
California’s huge Dixie Fire exploded to “megafire” status late Thursday, forcing more evacuations in nearby communities, fire officials said.
Friday’s full ‘buck’ moon may look red or orange due to wildfire smoke
A full “buck” moon will rise in the southeastern sky after sunset Friday. Smoke from the wildfires blazing across the West could make it appear red.