Fighting, Fleeing and Living on Iceland’s Erupting Volcano
Residents of Grindavík hope hastily constructed walls of old volcanic rock will divert hot lava streaming from fissures in the ground beneath them
Natural Disasters
Wildfire Science Gets a Boost from Worried Insurance Companies
Wildfires have upended the insurance industry, in part because climate change is fueling bigger and more destructive blazes
Wildfire Risk Maps Haven’t Kept Up with Wildfire Risks
Many states haven’t been able to keep their wildfire risk maps up to date, even as global warming increases the danger, because of funding constraints
Demolishing Homes That Sustain Hurricane Damage Can Improve Local Economy
Buying out and razing homes harmed by Hurricane Sandy boosted business development, jobs and property values in nearby neighborhoods
Incredible Footage of the Volcanic Eruption in Iceland
The eruption in Iceland may look beautiful, but what is happening just below the surface is threatening safety and livelihoods on the surface.
How Dangerous Is Iceland’s New Volcanic Eruption?
Lava spewed from volcanic fissures in Iceland as a long-awaited eruption finally began, potentially threatening a power plant and the nearby town of Grindavík
Millions of U.S. Homes Risk Disaster because of Outdated Building Codes
Building codes that don’t fully account for climate change are “one of the most significant factors” in increasing disaster risk, a federal report says
COP 28 Is a Crunch Point for Countries on the Front Lines of Climate Change
To achieve climate justice, developed countries need to put their money where their mouth is
Wildfire Brought Wolves Back to Southern California after 150 Years
Wolves and other animals seeking easy meals and ideal habitat can flock into areas burned by wildfire
Will It or Won’t It? Iceland’s Volcano Threatens Eruption
An enormous magma intrusion under Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula is causing earthquake swarms and forcing evacuations
Climate Changes Threatens Every Facet of U.S. Society, Federal Report Warns
The new U.S. National Climate Assessment details how climate change will alter nearly every aspect of American life—and how the U.S. can help avoid “potentially catastrophic outcomes”
First-Ever Flood Forecasting Maps Show Houses and Roads at Risk
The National Weather Service has launched the first flood forecasting system with precise, real-time data showing spots that are at imminent risk of inundation