The trade winds are permanent east-to-west prevailing winds that flow in Earth's equatorial region, blowing mainly from the northeast in the Northern Hemisphere and from the southeast in the Southern ...

A warm wind shift is unfolding in a remote part of the equatorial Pacific Ocean. And despite its geographical isolation, it could signal the start of a planetary change in ocean temperatures and ...

Scientists disagree whether human-made climate change or natural fluctuations are mostly to blame for worse-than-expected ...

In the past two months, the Island’s seen more than one snowstorm or full-on blizzard, frigid temperatures that froze ponds, and wind chills that drew tears from the eyes. In this moment, climate ...

Global temperatures and rain patterns are affected by a climate phenomenon known as El Niño/La Niña.

Maps show projected sea surface temperature trends over 2015-2099 due to moderate-high greenhouse gas emissions. The upper map includes a model where winds can't change the ocean circulation, and the ...

Countries have put climate targets in place, and globally, per capita emissions are actually starting to drop a bit. Plus, ...

Do people see climate change affecting their area? A median of 74% across nine middle-income countries say global climate change is affecting the area where they live at least somewhat, while 24% say ...

This editorial explores how power systems can proactively tackle climate change amid soaring renewable energy penetration. It highlights existing research gaps and showcases cutting-edge studies on ...

Climate change enabled the storm to churn faster and grow more quickly, a rapid analysis found. By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey Hurricane Melissa’s path through the Caribbean last month was made more violent ...