The upcoming La Niña pattern, as forecast, will cool off portions of the Pacific Ocean, but our planet's temperature overall is expected to stay above average. A World Meteorological Organization ...

Floods and droughts across the globe are moving in sync, and a powerful Pacific climate cycle is pulling the strings.

Learn how climate change is causing warmer winters, intense storms, and unpredictable weather patterns. Scientists warn of the need for research and preparedness.

Forecasters might soon be able to predict El Niño events years in advance. The catch? Those events will pack a much harder punch. Research suggests that by the second half of this century, El Niño ...

El Nino-Southern Oscillation-driven water extremes could reshape planning for food, trade, and disaster response, according ...

Water extremes such as droughts and floods have a huge impact on communities, ecosystems, and economies. Researchers with The ...

Higher global temperatures mean the intertropical convergence zone could shift south — throwing off precipitation trends for a major swath of humanity, according to new research. When you purchase ...

Research investigate whether the size and pattern of deforestation matters, suggesting that guiding clearing can mitigate ...