UC Santa Cruz Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Scott Winton has been wading through thick, smelly muck in the ...

California reservoirs are expected to continue rising through the spring as snowmelt supplements the water levels.

A summary of the major climate statistics recorded at this site is provided below. There is also an extended table with more statistics available. More detailed data for individual sites is available.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), weather conditions have become hotter and drier, especially in the western United States, over the past few decades [1]. Dryness and drought may be ...

The catastrophic floods are a stark reminder of the growing threats posed by climate change. Rising global temperatures contribute to extreme weather events, including heavier rainfall, prolonged ...

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Click the downloadable graphic: Hourly Rainfall Intensity 1970 to 2024 Climate change is bringing heavier rainfall extremes and increased, inequitable flood risk to many parts of the U.S. For ...

Weather and climate are two fundamental concepts in meteorology, science, and geography, with distinct meanings, yet they are often confused due to their close relationship. While both describe ...

As the world gets closer to the mark 1.5 degrees Celsius in Paris climate agreement, scientists are racing to establish a single way to monitor current warming CLIMATEWIRE | The world can't seem ...

The rampaging insect menaces America’s Arctic military outposts, part of a critical line of national defense, before heading south and meeting its end in New York City. Yes, it’s over-the-top ...

For example, higher temperatures boost evaporation, which leads to more moisture in the atmosphere. This can cause rainfall to intensify. And rising sea levels can lead to higher storm surges and more ...

The world is increasingly presented with competing challenges to unified action on climate change, the energy transition and environmental concerns. Escalating climate hazards are matched by ...