Why America should rethink how it talks about—and ranks—tropical storms

The historic storm has been pummeling the Carolinas for days, but officials say the worst impacts may be yet to come.

With its hog manure pits, coal waste ponds, and toxic Superfund sites, North Carolina is among the worst places a major cyclone could hit.

Why are some major news outlets still covering extreme weather like it's an act of God?

Hurricane season begins in two weeks, but little has been done since last year's devastating storms to make vulnerable communities more resilient.

The powerful storm is headed straight toward the heart of the American petrochemical industry, while a key EPA response position remains unfilled.

The only thing more unpredictable than this storm is the president.

The most obvious effect of global warming is not a doomsday scenario. Extreme heat is happening today, and wreaking havoc on vulnerable bodies.

Scientists put soccer players in 109 degree heat. Here's what they found out.