The Latest Breaking News on Climate

Firefighters around Los Angeles are preparing to attack flare-ups or new blazes

As fires burn in Los Angeles, water utilities are responding to extensive damage to pipes and storage and treatment facilities

Thousands of gallons of the pink fire retardant have been dropped in the Los Angeles area

Investigators are trying to determine what caused several wind-driven wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes across the Los Angeles area in January 2025. Given the fires’ locations, and lack of lightning at the time, it’s likely that utility infrastructure, other equipment or human activities were involved.

Brush clearance more significant in Northern California ecosystem than hills around Los Angeles, according to experts

High winds have been a key ingredient in the devastating fires in Los Angeles -- and they’re picking up again

Thousands of residents across Alaska’s largest city remain without power Monday, a day after a powerful storm brought hurricane-force winds that downed power lines and caused a pedestrian bridge over a highway to partially collapse

NOAA has declared that a La Niña is underway. This cool weather event is likely to be shorter and weaker than usual, but will still affect global weather and climate.

Learn about the history and effectiveness of 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' warnings for severe weather events.