Most of America's Lower 48 states are about to swelter under an unusually large, strong and long-lasting heat dome.
Texas. North Carolina. Illinois. New Mexico. Flash flooding surged into the spotlight in the last week.
"For a tropical depression to exceed what Category 3 Hurricane Fran did is almost unimaginable."
While climate change is not solely responsible for causing the recent flash floods across the country, here's how it does influence these events and their impact.
Hawaii's governor signed legislation that boosts a tax imposed on hotel room and vacation rental stays in order to raise money to address climate change.
The newly elected Pope Leo XIV could continue in his predecessor's footprints as the steward of the environment of the Catholic Church.