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Photos and videos show devastation of Canadian wildfires
As the fire moves from Fort McMurray, Alberta, the first videos and photos of destruction are beginning to surface.
Dashcam footage shows terror of wildfire evacuations in Fort McMurray
Harrowing dashcam footage shows the reality of evacuations during an out-of-control wildfire that had left thousands in Fort McMurray, Canada, displaced from their homes.
By Megan Specia
Fort McMurray wildfire prompts more evacuations, fears of destruction in its wake
The Fort McMurray wildfire in Alberta continues to burn out of control, causing more evacuations amid record hot and dry condition
Viewed from space, the Fort McMurray wildfire looks like an explosion
From space, the devastating Fort McMurray wildfire in Canada has looked more like an explosion.
Entire neighborhood destroyed by raging wildfire in Canada
An out-of-control wildfire tore through parts of Fort McMurray, Alberta, on Tuesday, destroying all but of few homes in one neighborhood and threatening thousands more.
By Megan Specia
Destructive Canadian wildfire fueled in part by global warming
The devastating Fort McMurray wildfire is in line with global warming-related trends.
In the Pacific nation of Palau, Jellyfish Lake is losing its namesake
Where are all the jellyfish? Scientists blame a severe drought and global warming.
Massive wildfire prompts evacuation of entire Canadian city
The blaze caused the largest wildfire-related evacuation in Alberta history, and came on a day of record heat.
These cloud maps track life on Earth in beautiful detail
The maps provide a fine-grained view of how clouds move around in our atmosphere and represent an important link between climate and ecological research.
By Brian Kahn
Scientists scrambling to track Arctic sea ice after key satellite sensor dies
A Defense Department satellite malfunction has temporarily halted Arctic sea ice measurements.
Climate scientists on Jimmy Kimmel: 'We're not f*cking with you'
"It's good for Aquaman, it's bad for us."
Great Barrier Reef may perish by 2030s as ocean temperatures skyrocket, study finds
Blame global warming for the widespread coral bleaching at the Great Barrier Reef, scientists say.
The simple cactus may have the answer the clean tech industry needs
Taking inspiration from nature to improve fuel cells.
By Ariel Bogle
Australia is getting a new climate research center. Here's why scientists are unhappy about it
Australia's newly proposed national climate center won't stave off major cuts to the country's research programs.
2016 Blizzard did break the snowfall record in New York City’s Central Park, says Weather Service
And D.C. got hammered, too.
Storm chasers disappointed when intense tornadoes failed to materialize on Tuesday
The lack of tornadoes disappointed many storm chasers on Tuesday, while coming as a relief to millions of Plains residents.
Tuesday's tornado outbreak: 3 things to watch for
The severe storm outbreak on Tuesday will be a big test of whether advanced notice of such events does much good.
Dangerous tornado outbreak targets the Central U.S.
Millions may be in the path of severe thunderstorms on Tuesday, with the threat of long-lasting, strong tornadoes.
Radioactive spiders are real in this Animal Planet doc on Chernobyl
Watch an exclusive clip.
Earth Day finally means something: Nations sign climate deal, vow to speed up implementation
The vast majority of countries signed onto the Paris Agreement on climate change on Earth Day.
Leonardo DiCaprio makes a bold Earth Day plea for climate action
"The world is now watching, you will either be lauded by future generations or vilified by them."
How one activist combines impactful art and advocacy to save the Earth
“I’m trying to do something that looks like art, but functions like activism.”
By Katie Dupere
Coral bleaching has devastated 93% of the Great Barrier Reef
We knew coral bleaching was a serious issue in the Great Barrier Reef, but the scope of just how widespread it was has been unclear — until now.
By Brian Kahn
Climate change gives U.S. the type of weather we prefer -- for now
Global warming has made the weather in the United States more pleasant, but it likely won't last.