Houstonians have usually endured weeks of sticky 90-degree heat and made their first complaints about electric bills by the time the first day of summer arrives (whenever that may be). Elsewhere in ...

A summer heat surge is expected across much of the U.S. as the 2026 World Cup begins. The Desert Southwest, Southern Plains, and Texas are forecast to experience the most extreme heat. The heat index, ...

Mature and old-growth forests are vital for biodiversity, carbon storage, cultural traditions and economic activity. But in Alaska and British Columbia, these rich resources have not been reliably ...