Category: Weather

First Scorched, Then Soaked: Weather Whiplash Confounds Farmers

As the war in Ukraine disrupts the global grain market, a volatile climate leaves Kansas on track to harvest its smallest wheat crop in decades.
Still Dreaming of Retirement in the Sun Belt?

As climate change sends summer temperatures soaring, older people are increasingly vulnerable to heat-related illnesses in places like Phoenix.
Summer Travel and Climate Change: Will Vacation Be a Thing of the Past?

This year, everything from scorching heat to fires, floods, tornadoes and hail storms driven by climate change have disrupted the plans of travelers around the world. A summer getaway remains a powerful desire, but it’s at a tipping point.
A Slice of Big Sky Country You Won’t See on ‘Yellowstone’

In Montana, a stretch of U.S. Highway 2 known as the Hi-Line is colored by grain elevators, railroad cars and century-old homesteading remnants.
Wildfires and Heat Transform Italy and Greece Into Tourism Nightmares

Record heat and wildfires have turned summer holidays into nightmares and called into question the future of cherished tourist destinations.
Europe’s Cities Rely on Age-Old Ways to Stay Cool as Heat Waves Intensify

Architectural styles and construction materials can significantly reduce the need for air-conditioning during heat waves, according to sustainable architecture experts.
How Travelers Can Navigate Flight Cancellations and Delays

Advocating for yourself after an airline delay or cancellation can be challenging and confusing. Here’s how to best achieve the result you want — or at least get you where you want to go.
Is it Safe to Travel During Europe’s Heat Wave? Here’s What to Know

The top tourist destinations of Italy, Spain and Greece are sweltering this summer. Travelers can take precautionary measures to protect themselves.
Summer Camps Are Disrupted by Extreme Weather

Floods in New Hampshire and a heat dome in Texas have meant fewer happy campers this year.
Summer Camps Are Disrupted by Extreme Weather

Floods in New Hampshire and a heat dome in Texas have meant fewer happy campers this year.
For the British Open, You Just Can’t Forget the Weather

The R&A has learned from past mistakes. This year, it’s planning to allow the wind to dictate how the course at Royal Liverpool is set up.
A New Job for Electric Vehicles: Powering Homes During Blackouts

Some energy experts say battery-powered vehicles will increasingly help keep the lights on and support electric grids, rather than straining them.