On Easter Sunday, dozens of tornadoes tore across Southeastern US, killing more than 30 people. The deadly cluster of storms coincided with waters in the Gulf of Mexico that were three degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the long-term average.
Record flooding in the Balkans is just the latest extreme rain event influenced by climate change. A leading climate researcher explains why we need to get ready for more.
El Niño became famous years ago, with jokes on late night TV shows and much media coverage — sort of like that year's polar vortex. It looks like El Niño will make its presence known again this year.
Australia has had a rash of wildfires caused by unseasonably hot and dry weather. Scientists say the risk of fires is growing with climate change, but the country's new prime minister says they're just a normal part of life down under.
Hurricane Sandy grew over days to become a monster of a storm when it finally hit the East Coast. Climate scientists note that global warming likely contributed to the making of this "Frankenstorm."
As California's wildfires die down, some argue development in parched areas of the US should be sharply curtailed. And climate experts say global warming helped exacerbate the destruction this year.
El Nino is back-- and may be to thank for what- so far- has been a tamer hurricane season.