Climate

Waves from the Pacific Ocean slam the La Jolla coastline during a high tide as Tropical Storm Rachel heads toward the region on October 9, 2026, in San Diego, CA.

‘Super El Niño’ Could Make 2026 the Hottest Year Ever

El Niño pushed ocean temperatures to record highs in September, weeks before its peak.

Lauren Hartley

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito attends an event organized by the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See, in Rome, Italy, September 20, 2025.

SCOTUS Justice Steps Aside in Bombshell Blow to Trump

Justice Samuel Alito has withdrawn from a major climate case amid conflict-of-interest concerns.

Sarah Ewall-Wice

The sun in the sky on a hot day.

Extreme Heat Causes ‘Mass Casualties’ at NJ Graduations

André Sayegh, Mayor of Paterson in New Jersey, issued a state of emergency Monday amid scorching temperatures of up to 107 degrees.

Will Neal

A firefighting helicopter flies near as a home burns.

Brace Yourselves for Years of Killer Heat and Climate Chaos

“Higher global mean temperatures translates to more lives lost,” a scientist said.

Isabel van Brugen

Flow film.

Every Kid Should See Animated Film ‘Flow’

It has a scrappy cat trying to survive—and a much bigger message.

Kevin Fallon

Florida is expected to suffer a Category 4 storm on Thursday.

‘CATASTROPHIC AND UNSURVIVABLE’

Hurricane Helene Shuts Florida Schools With Millions at Risk

Hurricane Helene could reach the second highest category for storms on Thursday.

Maurício Alencar