Lauren Sommer

A 12-person council of disaster experts appointed by President Trump is recommending sweeping changes to the Federal Emergency Management

Gray whales used to be a rare sight in San Francisco Bay. Now, their spouts are appearing off Alcatraz Island in one of the busiest waterways in the country.

Updated July 7, 2026 at 11:12 AM EDT Are you a kid — or do you know a kid — who is learning about climate change?

Some of the most pristine ecosystems in the U.S. are in the Pacific Ocean. They're federally protected, but now, the Trump administration is rolling back some of those protections.

Some of the most pristine ecosystems in the U.S. are in the Pacific Ocean. They're federally protected, but now, the Trump administration is rolling back some of those protections.

Marine life among the coral reefs near Palmyra Atoll in the Pacific Ocean. These marine monuments are losing key federal protections, and are being opened to commercial fishing.

Wildfires have taken a heavy toll this year across the American West. States are responding differently, from drafting risk maps to rules for clearing brush.

There's a lot homeowners can do to prepare for wildfires, such as managing flammable plants and using fire-resistant building materials. But some states struggle to pass rules requiring those steps.

Severe storms in the Midwest have cause widespread flooding. Climate experts say extreme rainfall has already gotten worse in the region and will keep intensifying.

Severe storms in the Midwest have cause widespread flooding. Climate experts say extreme rainfall has already gotten worse in the region and will keep intensifying.