Should we look upon the 21st century with optimistic hope or with fatalistic trepidation? Is the world and our society heading towards a wonder-filled new age, or toward a doomsday? Or are both ...

When a massive, black patch, known as a polynya, was spotted by NASA scientists for the first time, satellite operators were taken aback ...

The tiny ice inhabitants darken the glacier's surface, which can accelerate its melting. Glaciers are massive bodies of white ...

Tucked away in the heart of the Swiss Alps, every which way you turn, there is a view worth exploring. Known as the "Pearl of ...

A trio of researchers has found evidence of the impact of the Late Antique Little Ice Age on Iceland almost 1,500 years ago.

As autumn settled over Antarctica, sea ice began its seasonal return, with NASA capturing striking images of new growth in ...

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Under Wheeler Peak sits Nevada’s only glacier, still hanging on despite the state’s desert reputation. Scientists call it an ...

Greenland's ice is melting, opening new sea routes and yielding easier access to prized natural resources, writes Fred Hewett. The island has become a bellwether of global disruption driven by climate ...

From dormant volcanoes and salt pans to urban forests and library gardens, these are the places we go for peace and quiet.

Nepal’s climate vulnerability shapes its climate goals and strategies, with the Sagarmatha Sambad as a rising symbol of ...

A strong solar storm headed to Earth could produce colorful aurora displays across more U.S. states than usual Tuesday night.