American's beloved fries could be in danger—climate change is affecting the potato crop. Idaho, Washington, and Wisconsin grow the best spuds due to their cooler climates. Warming temperatures can cause defects in potatoes, like bumps and knobs. Diseases and pests…
Bubbles trapped in ice cores are allowing scientists to study the history of the earth's atmosphere. By examining the bubbles, scientists can better understand the consequences of global warming and what will happen to plants and soil if the planet…
Weather forecasting influences everyone's lives, but most people don't fully understand it. Most people believe that weather forecasters are usually wrong, when in fact, they are usually correct. Most people also believe that the polar vortex is a new phenomenon…
This year brought with it the most powerful El Niño on record. Oceans around the world are reaching their highest temperatures ever. And the heating of the oceans is leading to the bleaching of coral reefs all around the world. The National Oceanic…
Climate change is already destroying snow leopards' habitats, and it could result in the species going extinct, according to a report from the World Wildlife Fund. The report was released on International Snow Leopard Day, on Friday October 23, 2015. The…
A warm “blob” in the ocean is causing some weird weather throughout the world. This might sound like it comes from a storybook, but this extremely large patch of warm water is very real. The blob (a nickname given by one of…