For thousands of years, writers have come up with increasingly creative ways to describe the “wine-dark sea.” But a new study ...

As atmospheric carbon dioxide levels continue to rise, the ocean plays a crucial role in helping to reduce the full impact of ...

More than 125 million Americans are under the highest level of extreme heat alerts during a wave of above-average ...

More than 160 million Americans are under the highest level of extreme heat alerts during a wave of above-average ...

Paramedics in Washington, D.C., burned through their supply of ice packs on Tuesday, and residents cranked up the ...

Now think of a famous heat wave. It’s more difficult to do. And yet, heat waves can be fatal too. In 2023, scorching weather ...

A weakening ocean current in the North Atlantic could signal drastic shifts in global climate patterns.

For more than a century, a patch of cold water south of Greenland has resisted the Atlantic Ocean's overall warming, fueling ...

For more than a century, a patch of cold water south of Greenland has resisted the Atlantic Ocean’s overall warming, fueling ...

In Europe, people are increasingly exposed to extreme heat events—with serious consequences for human health, ecosystems, and agriculture. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology have ...

The level of CO₂ in the atmosphere peaked globally at the mean of 426 parts per million in March, up from 423 ppm a year ago, and surpassed 430 ppm at the Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii. The ...

The hurricane season starts June 1, and forecasters predict storm activity will be “above average.” But what does that mean, especially for South Florida? How will this year compare to ...