How those ‘Twisters’ tornadoes got to look so real — and scary
Since working on the original “Twister” in 1996, VFX supervisor Ben Snow has earned four Oscar nominations for his contributions to fantastical projects including “Iron…
Boy’s death spurs new California law to protect students during heat
When 12-year-old Yahushua Robinson died while running during a P.E. class in triple-digit temperatures, his mother could not help but feel like the tragedy was…
Paris weather highlights Olympics’ climate change vulnerabilities
PARIS — The thermometer read 95 degrees but down on the beach volleyball court, with all that gleaming white sand, it felt like 102. The players…
Price rises brewing for tea drinkers as extreme weather hits harvests
Extreme weather events such as floods and droughts are especially disruptive to tea production, as the crop often relies solely on rain for its water…
Heatwaves, thunderstorms, and a possible cyclone — another week of extreme weather unfolding
This week's weather across Australia almost perfectly encapsulates the summer so far — skies are rumbling with thunder across the eastern states, a tropical low…
Column: Blame climate for California’s budget woes?
SACRAMENTO — California has officially entered the era of climate-driven economic insecurity. On Wednesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom laid out his new budget, facing a nearly $38-billion…