Record high ocean temperatures helped strengthen Hurricane IdaliaMeteorologists say the hot waters in the Gulf of Mexico helped Hurricane Idalia rapidly intensify. It's getting more common as the oceans warm.
Hurricane Idalia slams Florida, pushes north. Here's how you can helpThere are multiple organizations pitching in to help residents affected by Idalia. Here is how you can donate to help support.
Climate change could result in the deaths of 1 billion poor peopleThe "1,000-ton rule" suggests that about one early death might occur for every 1,000 tons of fossil carbon burned.
Louisiana wildfires kill 2 as they continue to burn across the stateThis month alone, Louisiana has witnessed about 520 fires.
Brunt of Idalia moves northeast, sparing much of Gainesville, FloridaThe densely populated college town was preparing for potentially catastrophic damage, but it appears Florida's Big Bend region suffered the worst.
Hurricane warnings issued in South Carolina ahead of IdaliaHurricane Idalia made landfall as a Category 3 storm Wednesday morning in Florida's Big Bend region.
Savannah, Georgia, declares state of emergency ahead of Idalia impactMayor Van Johnson sat down with Scripps News to share how his city is preparing in the direct path of the storm.
Unclear how many lost lives in Lahaina as search for dead nears endThe official death toll stands at 115. But an unknown number of people are still missing.
Tropical Storm Idalia brings storm surge threat to South CarolinaTropical Storm Idalia worked its way northeast over South Carolina on Wednesday night. Storm surge warnings were in effect in coastal South Carolina.
Storm surge from Idalia could create deadly conditions across FloridaForecasters warn Hurricane Idalia's storm surge could create deadly conditions for many of Florida's coastal cities.
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NASA's new TEMPO instrument shows how polluted cities areA new instrument launched by NASA can give detailed updates on air quality for much of North America, showing disparities in pollution.
Full moon could exacerbate Hurricane Idalia's storm surgeHurricane Idalia's landfall is expected to coincide with Wednesday's full moon, which could create even higher tides.
Will Idalia join the long list of destructive "I" storms?Since 1955, 13 Atlantic storm names beginning with "I" have been retired because they were so catastrophic.
Researchers turning food waste into biodegradable plasticThe U.S. throws out approximately 119 billion pounds of food and 40 million tons of plastic waste every year.
Hurricane Idalia continues to strengthen as it nears Florida coastStorm surge warnings and tornado watches were active along most of Florida's west coast Tuesday. Forecasters say Idalia may reach Category 4 strength.
'We feel forgotten': Vermont flood victims navigate lengthy recoveryOne resident told Scripps News her home needs $200,000 in repairs but insurance will only cover a portion, leaving her feeling hopeless.
Tropical Storm Idalia forms, expected to hit Florida as hurricaneIdalia has formed in the Gulf of Mexico but will strengthen as it moves north in the coming days.
Entire Louisiana town evacuated amid 'unprecedented' wildfiresState authorities said they have never fought fires like this amid record-breaking heat and extreme drought that has troubled the area.
What's a wet bulb? Terms to know when dealing with extreme heatWith extreme heat getting more common and more likely, the way we measure and warn about heat is in the spotlight.
What is the plan to rebuild Lahaina?It's estimated the fire displaced 4,500 people.
The GOP debate barely touched climate, but voters want more to be doneThe U.S. electorate wants the government to do more to combat climate change. GOP candidates barely mentioned it at the first debate on Wednesday.
Hawaiian Electric sued over Maui firesThe lawsuit accuses Hawaii's electric operator on the island of Maui of having inadequate protocols that raised the risk of wildfires.
Search continues for woman missing after Hilary hit CaliforniaSearch and rescue crews are trying to find a missing elderly woman in the San Bernardino mountains.
Californians can expect more bugs, critters after tropical stormAs residents work to clean up the wreckage left by Tropical Storm Hilary, people in California are noticing some pretty unusual things hanging around.
1 dead, 1 missing as Tropical Storm Franklin hits Dominican RepublicOfficials are most concerned about Franklin's impact in Haiti, which is vulnerable to catastrophic flooding given the country's severe erosion.
Hawaii officials urge families of missing people to give DNA samplesOver 1,000 names remain on the FBI's tentative, unconfirmed list of people unaccounted for after a wildfire destroyed the Lahaina community of Maui.
Drone footage shows historic flood damage in California desertCities in Southern California are now feeling the aftermath of Tropical Storm Hilary's wrath.
Maui confronts challenge of finding over 800 missing people after fireFire experts say it's possible some bodies were cremated in the wildfire, meaning there may be no bones left to identify through DNA tests.
Northwest wildfires continue to impact communities, air qualitySeattle ranked the worst city in the world for air quality and pollution.
President Biden tours damage in Maui, promises support for rebuildingPresident Biden walked the burned-out streets himself in Lahaina on Monday.
