Fires are a natural part of the landscape and essential for many species. But scores of fires at once were more than anyone bargained for.

Climate change is not just about facts. It is wrong to dismiss the disengaged on the grounds that they are out of touch with reality.

Prisons and jails are difficult to evacuate when wildfires or storms approach. Many of these facilities lack evacuation plans and may keep incarcerated people on-site instead of moving them to safety.

Helene’s size and speed worsened everything from its storm surge to its extreme flooding in the mountains. And another hurricane was coming right on Helene’s heels.

If your area experiences a 1,000-year rainfall event, don’t assume that you’re off the hook for the next 999 years.

Weather disasters, particularly floods, can create health threats that linger for months, from infected cuts to mold growth to mental stress.

Weather disasters such as floods create health threats that can linger for months, from infected cuts to mold growth to mental stress.

With Debby’s storm track, much of the East Coast is forecast to get soaked. Climate change also plays a role in the downpours.

With Debby’s storm track, much of the East Coast is forecast to get soaked. Climate change also plays a role in the downpours.

With Debby’s storm track, much of the East Coast is forecast to get soaked. Climate change also plays a role in the downpours.