Sea ice plays many important roles for the global climate: Its white surface can reflect energy back into space, helping the ...

Researchers found increased meltwater and rain explain 60% of a decades-long mismatch between predicted and observed temperatures in the ocean around Antarctica.

The U.S. military unearthed data about rising sea levels in the early 1950s — and has been closely watching this threat to ...

Sea ice extent is at record, and near record, lows for this time of year in both polar regions, leaving the planet ...

The losses in soil moisture already pose issues for farming, irrigation systems and critical water resources for humans. But ...

Subglacial water in Antarctica reshapes sea level rise predictions and reveals ancient drainage flow patterns.

Scientists have some wild ideas to slow sea-level rise caused by melting ice. Glaciers generally move so slowly you can’t see ...

For the latest Annual Threat Assessment to make no mention of climate change whatsoever, while the evidence and impacts of climate crisis continue to mount, is a striking change from prior years and a ...

A first-of-its-kind virtual reality experience is now available to educate coastal residents about the dangers of hurricane ...

What impact those hazards will have on the greater community can vary from minor to catastrophic with vulnerable communities ...

In rebuilding, Malibu homeowners face the challenge of not just fire danger but also sea level rise. Some argue the land ...