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Scientists say they can now forecast El Niño Southern Oscillation years in advance
Scientists used thousands of years of climate data to show that El Niño Southern Oscillations can be predicted more than two years in advance.
Why is Earth's weather getting weirder?
We take a look at the apparent uptick in weird weather events and discuss the possible causes with leading climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe.
Hurricane Beryl sets multiple records as 1st major storm of 2024 Atlantic season (video)
What started as a tropical wave off the coast of Africa has now set multiple records and claimed the spot as the first hurricane to develop during the 2024 Atlantic season.
'The last 12 months have broken records like never before': Earth exceeds 1.5 C warming every month for entire year
Every month has broken the temperature record of the previous for the past 12 months, and the signs of climate breakdown are already here, a new analysis shows.
Huge earthquake 2,500 years ago rerouted the Ganges River, study suggests
A new study suggests an earthquake of estimated magnitude 7.5 or 8 shook the Indian subcontinent 2,500 years ago, changing the course of the Ganges.
1st images from European climate satellite reveal how energy cycles to and from Earth
The European Space Agency's EarthCARE satellite sent back its first images; they should be able to help scientists better study Earth's energy balance.
Saharan dust outbreak lingers across some US states this week
A large plume of Saharan dust settled across the Gulf states this week after an epic journey from Africa.
Hurricane Beryl makes landfall as Category 1 hurricane along eastern Texas (video)
The strongest hurricane to occur this early in the year makes landfall in Matagorda, Texas, as a Category 1 early Monday (July 8) morning.
