The Latest Breaking News from Great Lakes

Lake Kivu, one of the African Great Lakes, sits along a tectonic plate boundary called the East African Rift, which is dotted with hot springs that feed carbon dioxide and methane into the water.

You would be hard-pressed to find a corner of the world free from microplastics, plastic particles measuring less than five millimetres. They contaminate our drinking water, accumulate in the food we eat and have been found in the human body, including in blood, organs, placenta, semen and breast milk.

Learn how the lack of ice on the Great Lakes due to climate change is impacting the ecosystem and fishing industry.

Severe thunderstorms in Great Lakes region caused damage, power outages, and possible tornadoes. Communities show resilience in cleanup and recovery efforts.

Learn about the impact of unusual February storms in the Midwest and Great Lakes region, with record-breaking temperatures and severe weather threats affec...

Eastern U.S. faces rainy start to weekend with thunderstorms and record heat, leading to above-average temperatures and spring-like conditions ahead.

Rwanda defends its territory against threats as the U.S. calls for withdrawal of troops from Congo, amid escalating tensions in Africa's Great Lakes region.

Stay informed with the latest weather update. California braces for more rain and flooding while the Great Lakes, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic expect snowst...

Scientists say global heating is driving ice loss and warmer water, as ice cover falls short of 50-year average of 18%