The Latest Breaking News on Climate

As uncontrolled blazes have turned large swaths of Los Angeles into hellscapes the last week, Associated Press photographers have been on the frontlines. They have captured burning so intense that it lights the night sky, people so shocked they have a hard time putting sentences together and destruction so complete…

L.A. faces explosive conditions for fire growth as high winds and dry conditions worsen.

Around the world, dramatic swings between heavy rain and drought are increasing exponentially, new research finds

The wildfires raging through Los Angeles are the most destructive and likely the deadliest in the county’s history.

Thousands of gallons of the pink fire retardant have been dropped in the Los Angeles area

Investigators are trying to determine what caused several wind-driven wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes across the Los Angeles area in January 2025. Given the fires’ locations, and lack of lightning at the time, it’s likely that utility infrastructure, other equipment or human activities were involved.

Brush clearance more significant in Northern California ecosystem than hills around Los Angeles, according to experts

High winds have been a key ingredient in the devastating fires in Los Angeles -- and they’re picking up again

Thousands of residents across Alaska’s largest city remain without power Monday, a day after a powerful storm brought hurricane-force winds that downed power lines and caused a pedestrian bridge over a highway to partially collapse

NOAA has declared that a La Niña is underway. This cool weather event is likely to be shorter and weaker than usual, but will still affect global weather and climate.

Learn about the history and effectiveness of 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' warnings for severe weather events.