Hydropower Is Getting Less Reliable as the World Needs More Energy

Demand for power is growing fast, but hydro plants, the oldest source of clean energy, are struggling because of droughts, floods and other extreme weather linked to climate change.

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Arctic Blast Brings Risk of Snow and Ice to Britain

The cold weather, which comes on the heels of a storm that caused flooding in Wales, is expected to jolt Britain out of its recent run of mild temperatures.

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As Aquifers Dry Up, Tehran Rations Water and Calls for Rain Prayers

Facing Iran’s worst drought in 60 years, the country’s president warned that the capital might need to be evacuated, and some locals promoted cloud-theft conspiracy theories.

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Thousands Flee Flooding as Typhoon Kalmaegi Slams Central Philippines

Tens of thousands of people evacuated before the storm brought heavy rain and flooding. But many others were trapped in homes and buildings.

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2 Men Die in Basement Flooding as Sudden Downpour Hits New York Area

Much of the rainfall came in an intense 20-minute period in the afternoon, officials said. A record two inches fell at LaGuardia Airport.

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Why a Cloud-Seeding Experiment to Fight Air Pollution in India Failed

Officials experimented with cloud seeding to try and reduce environmental pollutants as residents choke on filthy air.

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The U.N.’s food agency says cutbacks forced it to send fewer meals to storm zones.

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Climate Factors Make Jamaica Especially Vulnerable to Hurricane Melissa

More frequent and intense storms, sea-level rise and extensive rainfall fueled by climate change mean the island nation is likely to be hit especially hard by this week’s storm.

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Storm Drenches Central Florida, Creating ‘Particularly Dangerous’ Situation

A rare flash flood emergency was declared for parts of Lake County on Sunday, which received up to 18 inches of rain.

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Caribbean Braces for Hurricane Melissa

A fast developing storm was expected to bring “unprecedented” amounts of rain to several countries, meteorologists said.

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