Western utilities are testing the potential of heat pump water heaters to heat up water during times when solar energy is abundant.

A few people in each state oversee where and how we get electricity. They’re called public utility commissioners.

From deadly wildfires to shrinking ice sheets, the signs of climate change are everywhere. These photos show the effects of ...

In metros like Reno, Nevada, citizen scientists hit the road to collect detailed temperature data — key to taming urban heat, saving lives and designing for a warmer future ...

The culprits ranged from dust storms and fires in the Southern Plains to tornadoes in the Mississippi Valley and the South.

A quirky aspect of the way we measure twisters helps explain why there hasn't been a top-tier-rated tornado in 12 years.

The average 48-state temperature for meteorological winter (December through February) came in at 34.09 degrees Fahrenheit (1 ...

But gaps remain. So Duong and other advocates say more training and resources are needed to ensure relief workers communicate effectively with disaster survivors who speak little English. So as ...

A study published in the journal Science Advances makes the case that extreme heat is aging millions of Americans more ...

Jutin, a material made from jute, can be used to build sturdy yet lightweight structures that stay cooler during summer heat.

From explorations of motherhood to climate fiction, women are setting the tone in climate literature and action.

Climate disasters can be financially devastating. And recovery can be especially hard for people without bank accounts. Mauricio Garcia is with UnidosUS, a Latino advocacy group. He says about 10% of ...