Natural disasters

What causes a tsunami? An ocean scientist explains the physics of these destructive waves

January 20, 2022

On Jan. 15, 2022, coastal areas across California were placed under a tsunami warning. Gado via Getty Images Sally...

Arctic Report Card reveals a (human) story of cascading disruptions – extreme events and global connections

December 14, 2021

2021 Arctic Report Card reveals a (human) story of cascading disruptions, extreme events and global connections Community members from Utqiagvik, Alaska,...

Climate change is a justice issue – these 6 charts show why

November 6, 2021

Climate change is a justice issue – these 6 charts show why Climate change is a justice issue – these 6...

Weathering the Storm – 5 tips for disaster preparation

October 30, 2021

Weathering the Storm Weathering the Storm - 5 tips for disaster preparation 5 tips for disaster preparation Over the past...

Is climate change to blame for the recent weather disasters?

July 24, 2021

Is climate change to blame for the recent weather disasters? 2 things you need to understand Evidence connects human-caused climate change...

50th anniversary of Earth Day means today

June 27, 2021

What the 50th anniversary of Earth Day means today To say these are challenging times is a vast understatement. In...

Be Prepared When Natural Disaster Strikes

May 31, 2021

Be Prepared When Natural Disaster Strikes Be Prepared When Natural Disaster Strikes. Emergency situations, especially those that pertain to natural...