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February 17, 2016

The heat goes on: Earth sets 9th straight monthly record

The January figures are in, and Earth's string of hottest-months-on-record has now reached nine in a row. But NASA said January stood out: The temperature was above normal by the highest margin of any month on record.

February 15, 2016

Death Valley may be about to enjoy a rare wildflower 'super bloom'

Death Valley may be gearing up for a rare wildflower ‘super bloom,’ according to experts at the National Park Service.

February 11, 2016

Rare weather event produces spontaneous snowballs in Idaho

Thousands of snowballs rolled in a flat central Idaho field look like the work of hundreds of ambitious kids — except there are no human tracks.

February 11, 2016

Rare natural phenomenon forms 'snow rollers' in Idaho

Weather creates snowballs

February 11, 2016

Monkey business: Gorilla's message about global warming was staged

A recent video featuring a gorilla named Koko appearing to use sign language to warn man of the dangers of global warming was staged, and animal communication experts say there is no way a gorilla could comprehend the complexities of global warming.

February 8, 2016

The 'Late Antique Little Ice Age' shaped human history, scientists say

Climate changes in the sixth and seventh centuries may have played a huge role in shaping human history, according to new research.

February 4, 2016

Rising temperatures could be bad news for male loggerhead turtles

Rising global temperatures may be blamed for fewer male loggerhead turtles being born, which could lead to a gender imbalance that puts increased pressure on this already endangered species.

January 27, 2016

Going green: Navy vessels head to Asia powered by cattle fat

The first Navy warships partly powered by biofuels will launch today from San Diego, as part of the service’s long-running efforts to reduce its dependence on foreign oil and derive almost half its energy from alternative sources by 2020.

January 27, 2016

Study finds states could significantly reduce emissions by going green

States could drastically reduce the greenhouse gas emissions coming from the power sector in the next 15 years, if they ramped up their investment in renewables such as wind and solar, according to a study released Monday.

January 25, 2016

'Citizen scientists' use drones to map El Nino flooding

Forget about selfies. In California, residents are using smartphones and drones to document the coastline's changing face.