Lake Powell Hits Lowest Level On Record As Water Crisis Continues
Levels in Lakes Mead and Powell have not been so low since 1957, underscoring a water crisis that plagues seven states that rely on the Colorado River.
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Extreme Heat Is the New Normal
Record-breaking heat is the new normal. At Station 18 in Phoenix, firefighters are on the front lines tackling it — one bag of ice at a time. Watch the full Op-Doc “A New Inferno.”
Heat, Fire, Smoke and Storms Are Wreaking Havoc on the Economy
Businesses are reckoning with the financial toll of this year’s brutal climate shocks.
Watch Out for El Niño
We explain the climate phenomenon.
As Europe Gets Hotter, Its Transportation Systems Struggle to Cope
The continent’s railways and roads “were engineered for a climate that no longer exists,” one expert said.
Heat Deaths in a ‘Cold’ Country Are a Warning to the Rest of Europe
A June heat wave in Belgium and neighboring countries exposed a lethal lack of readiness. That’s a risk as another wave hits Europe.
N.Y.C. Congestion Pricing Has Little Effect on Air Quality, Study Finds
The report from New York City’s Health Department found that pollution improved slightly in Manhattan and did not worsen in other boroughs.
Mining Claims Staked on Land Cut From Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Monuments
Prospectors are eyeing mineral deposits within the former boundaries of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments in Utah.
A New Inferno
Firefighters in Phoenix race to save lives in a city that’s only getting hotter.
Brazil’s Disease-Fighting Mosquitoes
Our reporter, Apoorva Mandavilli, goes inside a mosquito factory in Brazil, where scientists are producing millions of mosquitoes to fight deadly tropical diseases in a warming world.
Heat Is Hammering Europe, Again. Here’s What That Looks Like.
Extreme temperatures and repeated wildfires are pushing infrastructure to the limit and testing the continent’s resolve.
Why Europe Keeps Being Pummeled by Heat Waves
The whole planet is warming, but changes in weather patterns could help explain why the continent is suffering so many bouts of severe heat.
Judge Rejects Suit Against University of Michigan That Sought Emails on Climate Law
A conservative group had tried to force the University of Michigan to hand over messages from a law professor who worked on “climate superfund” bills.
Federal Job Cuts Are Making Wildfires Harder to Fight
The Trump administration pushed out thousands of veteran U.S. Forest Service staff. An ‘extraordinary’ fire season is testing those who are left.
David Hearn’s Lawyers Ask Court to Bar Future Reflecting Pool Charges
Citing comments by President Trump, David Hearn raised the prospect of “prosecutorial harassment.”
More Wildfires and Extreme Heat Roil Europe, but Relief Is on the Horizon
Another day of near record heat baked the continent on Friday, but temperatures could retreat to seasonal averages in the coming days.
‘An English Summer Is Not the Same Anymore’
With forecasters issuing a warning for very high temperatures, this summer is on track to be one of the hottest yet.
Arabian Sea Bird and Turtle Habitat Threatened by Oil From Grounded Tanker
The spill of Russian crude bound for India compounds the environmental damage from spills in and around the Strait of Hormuz, where tankers and oil facilities have come under attack.
Early-Onset El Niño
The global weather disrupter appears to be taking a toll, and its peak could still be months away.
How a Long-Shot U.S. Oil Drilling Project Is Shaking Up Greenland
A U.S. oil company says it could be on the verge of a major discovery in Greenland. The proposal comes at a tricky time for the Arctic island, and locals are lining up against it.
Effects of Record-Breaking El Niño Are Happening on 3 Continents
The recurring climate phenomenon is expected to peak later this year, but it is already causing dry spells and crop failures on three continents.
A City Mobilizes Against a Stubborn Health Threat: Mosquitoes
The city of Belém in northern Brazil was overwhelmed by an outbreak of dengue two years ago. An all-out municipal effort has reduced cases and may offer lessons to American cities.
Europeans, Braced for 5th Heat Wave of 2026, Have Had Enough
With temperatures set to soar as high as 109 degrees Fahrenheit (43 Celsius) this week, Europeans and tourists say that summer in Europe has lost its appeal.
Extreme Heat Comes for the Red Chile Capital of Pakistan
The traditional ways of cultivating the peppers may not survive the challenges of climate change and soaring costs, so Pakistani farmers are trying to adapt.
As Europe Faces Heat Waves and Wildfires, Travelers Are Forced to Adapt
Soaring temperatures, widespread wildfires and dried-up rivers are transforming tourism across the continent. Here’s how travelers are responding.
Trump Administration Kills Annual Arctic Report Card
The top of the world is warming faster than any other region. For 20 years, the Arctic Report Card chronicled the extraordinary transformation.
On These Motorcycles, the Thrill Is Truly Electric
With gas prices high, people in developing countries are lining up to buy battery-powered bikes. The Iran war has made Trump “salesman of the year,” one executive in Pakistan said.
An Electric Motorcycle Revolution
With gas prices high, people in developing countries are lining up to buy battery-powered bikes. We took a spin around Lahore, Pakistan, on a small-but-mighty one.
From Nest to Deathbed, Jackie the Eagle Entranced California and Beyond
The bald eagle and her mate gained fame during the pandemic, as a livestream tracked their nesting attempts. She died while being treated for anemia.
How Being Cool Is Making The Hague a Vacation Hot Spot
Looking for respite from European heat waves, summer tourists are flocking to the diplomatic hub. But city leaders are wary of overcrowding.
Top Science Body Deletes Climate Chapter From Judges’ Manual
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine had been under pressure from Republican leaders, including President Trump.
Butterflies Take Flight in Face of Climate Change and Extreme Weather
In 32 of the countries included in a recent study, at least a quarter of the native butterfly species had moved to new areas.
New Amazon Data Center Stokes Worry It Would Be the Most Polluting Power Plant in the U.S.
The tech giant is investing in the natural-gas-burning power plant as part of a huge data center in Texas, even as it pledges to honor climate commitments.
Trump’s Push for More A.I. Data Centers Will Mean Major Air Pollution
The president’s push for data centers is driving a boom in gas-burning power plants. Texas is leading the way.
Trump Administration to Pay RWE to Cancel Wind Leases
It was the fifth such deal struck by the administration to get companies to drop offshore wind projects.
Federal Judge Orders Pentagon to Lift Freeze on Wind Power
Since April, the Defense Department has halted all military reviews for wind projects, stalling dozens of projects nationwide.
Birds Are Dying. Clues Point to El Niño.
A die-off of seabirds has some experts thinking an El Niño weather pattern is to blame, a look at data centers and pollution, and more climate news.
Wars, Wildfires and Migrants Leave Europe Straining for Control
A brutal summer has exposed how much pressure European countries are under from forces largely out of their grip: war in Iran and Ukraine, record heat and more.
Climate Change Comes to Sesame Street
An episode this week focuses on the dangerous effects of warming, without mentioning climate change.
Wildfire Smoke and Airport Chaos: My Summer Vacation From Hell
Used to chronicling other people’s vacation disasters, a travel reporter faced the new normal on her own long-awaited family trip.
Appeals Court Says E.P.A. Cannot Block Billions in Climate Grants
The funds have been frozen since early in President Trump’s second term.
Mexico Declares War on Stinky Seaweed
A changing climate is helping to fuel the growth of a gigantic blob of foul-smelling seaweed that has washed up in some coastal communities. Mexico is fighting back.
Phoenix Species Project Announces Funds for Imperiled Wildlife
A new fund called the Phoenix Species Project will provide $200 million to help pull imperiled wildlife back from the brink of extinction.
How Companies Have Abandoned Their Climate Goals and Let Themselves Off the Hook
Big business made big promises about saving the planet. Following through hasn’t been easy.
The Science of Climate Change Explained: Facts, Evidence and Proof
Definitive answers to the big questions.