Millions of people worldwide are in for a disastrous future of hunger and disease due to climate change, according to a draft report from the UN.
Author: Doyle Rice, USA TODAY
Seattle will be hotter than Miami this weekend: Northwest cities brace for 100-degree heat
The normally mild Pacific Northwest is facing a potentially historic, record-breaking heat wave as temperatures near or surpass 100 degrees.
China marks ‘complete success’ of Mars rover Zhurong with new photos, including a selfie
China released new images of its Mars rover Zhurong on Friday, as state media said it was evidence of the mission’s “complete success.”
‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse arrives; northeastern US sees a partial eclipse
Skywatchers in North America were in for a treat Thursday morning, as an annular “ring of fire” solar eclipse emerged.
‘A wild ride’: NASA spacecraft Juno flies by Jupiter’s moon Ganymede
Monday afternoon, NASA’s spacecraft Juno came within 645 miles of Ganymede, which is also the largest moon in the solar system.
Highest in more than 4 million years: Earth’s carbon dioxide levels soar to record high despite pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic barely registered as a blip as humanity spewed carbon dioxide into Earth’s atmosphere over the past year, scientists said.
Biden administration seeks to reverse Trump-era changes to Endangered Species Act protections
Protections for the northern spotted owl, gray wolves and other species were rolled back under the Trump administration.
‘Wake-up call:’ Climate change could edge Earth’s annual temperature past Paris agreement limits in 5 years
Within the next 5 years, there’s a 40% chance that Earth’s annual average temperature will edge above a limit set by the Paris climate agreement.
The sky spectacle of the year: A super blood moon and total lunar eclipse coming Wednesday
On May 26, a full “supermoon” will brighten the night sky over the U.S. At the same time, there will be a total lunar eclipse.
It’s hurricane season: From Ana to Wanda, here is the list of tropical storm and hurricane names for 2021
With the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season upon us, now is a good time to review the list of names that will be used throughout the six-month season.