The recent cold snap once again raised the question regarding the difference between weather and climate — two terms that were taught in earth science class that are vastly different from each other.

As scientists warn about the increasing dangers of a warming climate, some people across the United States and around the world are dealing with cold, winter weather. So, what's the difference between ...

Time Is EverythingWhen it comes to distinguishing between weather and climate, weather generally covers short and specific timeframes and locations, while climate focuses on trends and statistical ups ...

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The atmosphere is emerging as a domain of strategic competition with profound implications for national security, economic ...

John Locher/AP / AP The amount of planet-warming carbon dioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere has hit a new record, as humanity struggles to rein in emissions of greenhouse gasses from burning fossil ...

Hot air evaporates a lot more water, so crops, forests and landscapes in some areas dry out, which makes them more susceptible to wildfire. Each Celsius degree of warming can cause a sixfold increase ...

Cimate scientists are more certain than ever that humans are changing the climate – but there are signs of hope on the horizon.

Changes to atmospheric circulation caused by global warming may persist for centuries after carbon dioxide concentrations decrease. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

More than 880 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) employees are joining the ranks of tens of thousands of workers targeted in massive firings across the federal government as part ...