Science Aug 26 In one of the nation's hottest cities, bags of ice are helping save lives By Ben Tracy
Nation Aug 26 U.S. declares drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico after driest month on record for San Juan July was the driest month on record for San Juan in more than 120 years and the second hottest for the island's capital. By Dánica Coto, Associated Press
World Aug 24 Why experts think climate change will cause more frequent and extreme weather events NEW YORK (AP) — In the opening scene of American writer Kim Stanley Robinson's "The Ministry for the Future," a heat wave combined with a breakdown of the electrical grid in India kills 20 million people. The devastation causes the… By Peter Prengaman, Associated Press
Science Aug 18 Watch 4:35 Scientists explore new ways to target mosquitoes as warming climate expands threat It doesn't have sharp teeth or claws, but the mosquito kills more people than any other animal on earth. As the climate warms, mosquito season is lasting longer, giving them more time to spread dangerous diseases. Ben Tracy with Climate… By Ben Tracy
Science Aug 17 Watch 8:03 Scientists explore large-scale geoengineering to slow glacier melt At a time when the impact of climate change is undeniable, some researchers suggest we need to start work on far more ambitious approaches for tackling these problems. These proposals are often referred to as geoengineering. Science correspondent Miles O’Brien… By Miles O'Brien, Kate Tobin
Aug 13 Watch 6:54 Trump administration ends funding for Arctic climate report By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas The Trump administration said it would stop funding the Arctic Report Card, the longstanding effort to collect research on how the fastest-warming place on Earth is changing. It's the latest in a series of moves by the administration to curtail… Continue watching
Aug 10 Watch 1:20 Danube's critically low level reveals relics from the past By Deema Zein In Europe, a climate crisis is unearthing history. Months of brutal heat waves have left the Danube River at a critically low level. But as the water vanishes, it's revealing remarkable relics from the past, including Nazi warships and even… Continue watching
Aug 10 NOAA says contiguous U.S. set record in July for hottest month ever The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the contiguous United States set a record for its hottest month ever in July. Continue reading
Aug 09 Climate change may be making us lonelier. How heat waves and extreme weather disrupt social connections By Fiona Doherty, The Conversation As extreme weather becomes more common and disruptive, the effects can impair relationships, interrupt routines and communication, and damage gathering places and the foundations of community traditions. Continue reading
Aug 07 Watch 5:41 Drought and aging infrastructure plunge Puerto Rico into a water crisis By Deema Zein, Karina Cuevas Puerto Rico is facing yet another crisis as major cities are rationing water for residents due to severe drought conditions. This problem is also exposing the island’s aging water infrastructure and lack of immediate government action, leaving many frustrated. For… Continue watching