The more glaciers melt, the more of the greenhouse gas they are likely to release into the atmosphere.
A new study connects early winter heat high up on the plateau to the jet stream and, ultimately, storms headed for the US coast. The results could mean better forecasts.
Many levees built in the mid-1900s do not offer enough protection for today’s storms, and small rural communities in particular struggle to afford needed upgrades.
A geologist explains how thawing permafrost and melting ice are increasing the risk of destructive floods in the Himalayas and other high mountain regions around the world.
A fish-finding expedition not only detects unexpected species but also uncovers a living link to Missouri’s geological past.
The existing plans and commitments to reduce water use don’t add up to even half of the savings that are needed to keep the river flowing.
A fifth heatwave is underway in the UK, risking crops, wildlife and the supply chain.
DURHAM — Water from Mill Pond no longer cascades over the historic Ambursen-style dam on the Oyster River. And the pond itself has disappeared…
People in the small town of Alton are in an uproar. A big change is on the horizon, and there are a multitude of concerns.
The historic Belknap Mill, now a museum, is see in downtown Laconia in November 2023. (Daniel Sarch/The Laconia Daily Sun file photo)