Weather & Global Warming

Director Joe Gantz opens up exclusively to 'Green Matters' about his documentary 'The Race to Save the World,' which highlights climate change activism.

Why are sinkholes forming on the Arctic seafloor? Because of climate change, permafrost is melting about 500 feet below the ocean's surface.

You've likely seen the iconic "Migrant Mother" photograph that was snapped in 1936 by Dorthea Lange — evidently, it has a climate-related backstory.

What is creating the smog in Paraguay? The South American country is filled with suffocating smoke, as a result of the wildfires in Argentina.

Avalanche warnings across the U.S. are currently a major concern for mountainside communities — but what causes avalanches in the first place?

Although Facebook promised to label its climate denier information, whistleblowers and a recent study found the company broke its promise.

The meat industry has a larger impact on the environment than we've realized, as a new study shows it uses over 100,000 tons of pesticides annually.

When did the sea levels start rising? Although global warming was only first officially noticed within the last century, a new study pinpoints the year.

A massive sewage spill in Newport Beach has forced beaches to shut down.

What's going on with the wildfires in Argentina? The South American country is experiencing some of the worst wildfires in decades, which are wiping out wildlife.

The February 2022 full moon, aka the Snow Moon, will be making an appearance this week — here's how to see it, what it represents, and more.

A new study frames mask mandates as the cause of increased PPE litter — but it's the system that's at fault.

Southern California — specifically the Los Angeles area — is about to face a serious heat wave, only a few days ahead of the 2022 Super Bowl.

Why are trees exploding in Texas right now? Because of the shockingly cold weather, many have lost power and sap-filled trees are exploding.

What are squid blooms? Marine heat waves along the west coast are causing the squid population to increase rapidly.

Government and corporate reluctance to stop drilling for fossil fuels has inspired some scientists to try and shift the focus to ending another industry that massively contributes to climate change: animal agriculture.

The Lone Star State is currently in a panic, as winter storm warnings foreshadow quite a bit of snow, and yet another potential power outage.

What's happening in Brazil? Floods and landslides have slammed the city of São Paulo, killing more than 19 residents and displacing families.

When is the next Global Climate Strike? Fridays For Future is hosting its next event in a few months — here's what you should know in advance.

As global heating continues to get worse, in the near future, we could find ourselves without anywhere cold and snowy enough to host humanity’s favorite winter event: the Winter Olympics.

Although rhinoceroses in Nepal have dodged poachers for years, it seems as though the dwindling population is feeling the effects of climate change.

Do asteroids relate to climate change? A massive asteroid is expected to almost hit planet Earth in 2029, though it's expected to hopefully miss us.

Which plants will go extinct? Climate change is first wiping out several animal species, before moving onto plants — but which ones are at risk?

The hottest years on record have all been in the past decade — that's not a good sign.

What caused Colorado's Marshall and Middle Fork Fires?

The meaning of Don’t Look Up is the same one that climate scientists have been trying to tell the public for decades — here’s how you can get involved.

Just after Christmas, extreme weather alerts have been issued to 24 U.S. states, which experts are attributing to the ongoing climate crisis.

Shortly after Gabriel Boric won Chile's election, a new constitution is being written to address economic strife as well as environmental issues.

When does California's wildfire season end? This year, it seems as though the Golden State is facing a longer dry season due to climate change.

The ongoing supply chain shortages are related to climate change for a number of reasons.

Can climate change affect tornadoes?

Why does fog form? Although the mysterious cloud formations are somewhat spooky, there's a science behind their

What is Earth's Black Box? Scientists have created an indestructible structure located in Tasmania that will collect all climate research and data.

Although Hawaii generally tends to experience tropical weather year-round, December 2021 has brought flooding and even some snow to the islands.

A new study has found that the Arctic Ocean has been warming longer than scientists had previously thought, due to the escalation of global warming.

What is happening in the British Columbian city of Vancouver? Unfortunately, major ongoing floods have separated the city from the rest of Canada.

Why did storms in Egypt cause massive scorpion attacks? Hundreds of people were injured and at least three have been killed as of publication.

Which U.S. states are being least affected by the climate crisis? According to a recent study, Michigan may be the safest place to live by 2050.

Amazon Prime’s 'Burning' documentary delves into the cause behind the blazing Australian bushfires that destroyed millions of acres of land in 2020.

Wildfires are currently ravaging Brazil's rainforests, its wildlife, and the economy — drought, climate change, and deforestation are to blame.