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Massive wildfire in Wyoming spreads to over 75,000 acres

A massive wildfire continues to rage in Wyoming's Bighorn National Forest, growing to more than 75,000 acres as of Wednesday, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. The Moose Fire, originally sparked by lightning, threatens surrounding communities, infrastructure and critical resources. More than 829 firefighters and other personnel have been deployed to fight the fire […]

Climate disaster is coming to Asheville

Asheville, North Carolina, a city known for hiking, bachelorette parties and craft beer, was once touted as a place safe from climate disaster — a “climate haven,” although scientists shun that term. Although this wasn't the main reason my family moved there a year ago, it definitely made us feel confident in our choice. Before […]

The World Ski Federation and the UN weather agency collaborate in the fight against climate change – NBC Los Angeles

Facing a long-running crisis in winter sports due to climate change, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation teamed up with the United Nations weather agency on Thursday. The initial five-year partnership between the FIS and the World Meteorological Organization aims to help national ski associations, venues and race organizers better understand the weather forecast for […]

Here's how Hurricane Helene caused “biblical devastation” in western North Carolina in a near-worst-case scenario.

Hurricane Helene has proven catastrophic for Appalachia, as massive amounts of rainfall from the storm led to rampant flooding that devastated several cities and killed dozens of people. On Monday, the North Carolina State Climate Office provided a picture of the “monster storm” being almost a “worst-case scenario for Western North Carolina.” “Torrential rains from […]