Hurricane Jose staying off U.S. East Coast as Storm Maria forms.

(Reuters) - Hurricane Jose is expected to pass east of the North Carolina coast on Monday and remain off the U.S. East Coast from...

In Irma's wake, surveying the damage along the coast.

Photographs and Text by LUKE SHARRETTSeptember 16, 2017Hurricane Irma threw its hardest punches in the eastern Caribbean and throughout the state of Florida. But long after its winds...

Who delivered — and who didn’t — on Hurricane Irma’s test.

Hurricane Irma brought out the best and worst in South Florida. Its ferocious winds and pelting rains tested our preparedness. Its lingering power outages...

China sent a ship to the Arctic for science. Then state media announced a...

China's state news agency Xinhua reported last week that a Chinese ship had conducted a successful test of a trading route along the long-fabled Arctic...

The top American weather model struggled to forecast Hurricane Irma.

Hurricane forecaster, Lixion Avila monitors screens at the National Hurricane Center as Hurricane Irma closes in on Sept. 09, 2017 in Miami, Fla. Image: Matt...

Summer may be getting longer in waters off New England.

Summer is getting longer in the waters off New England, and that could have big ramifications for everything from the strength of storms to...

Why utilities don’t move power lines out of hurricanes’ way.

Millions of Floridians are ready to get on with their recovery from Hurricane Irma, which roared through the state earlier this week, pummeling homes...

Trump says ‘we’ve had bigger storms’ when asked about Harvey, Irma and climate change.

President Trump speaks to reporters in the press cabin aboard Air Force One on his way to Washington after viewing damage from Hurricane...

In Irma’s wake, millions of gallons of sewage and wastewater are bubbling up across...

Flooding caused by Hurricane Irma is seen from a U.S. Marine helicopter accompanying President Trump as he flies over storm damage near Fort...

I'm a woman who fought wildfires for 7 years. Climate change is absolutely making...

The mundane days all run together. But those days when I was genuinely unsure if I would make it to the end of my...

Latest news

Popular Articles

Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action

A report by 43 wildlife experts warns that without changes now, many of Earth's most iconic species will be lost forever. Link to full source:...

Do you see a devil in this orchid?

Named for 'el diablo' himself, a new and extremely rare orchid species reveals a wicked heart. Link to full source: Do you see a devil...

Florida man arrested for stealing sea turtle eggs

He's given a whole new meaning to "poached eggs." Link to full source: Florida man arrested for stealing sea turtle eggs

Rare blindcat found in US, could prove water-filled caves connect Texas and Mexico

The extremely rare cave-dwelling albino fish with no eyes, the Mexican blindcat, has previously only been known to exist in Mexico. Link to full source:...

10 magical places saved by endangered species

In our efforts to save animals at risk of extinction, we've saved some extraordinary places as well. Link to full source: 10 magical places saved...