Microplastics and nanoplastics are so small and lightweight they can be swept into the air, where they may be helping to heat up the planet, new research finds ...

A new study indicates that minuscule pieces of plastic — particularly ones of various colors — are contributing to heating ...

As the planet warms, past episodes of the natural weather phenomenon may no longer be a reliable guide of how the next one plays out. Regions based on 1951 to 2016 climatology. Source: Lenssen et al.

Global warming is reshaping our world through extreme weather events, drought, species loss, and a warming and rising ocean. Get the latest coverage of the science behind climate change, the ...