While the West Coast will feel the soggy effects of an atmospheric river this week, the system won’t bring any moisture into ...

The new research from UBC's Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries also suggests carbon washed away from burn sites by rain could be making its way back into the atmosphtere.

Wildfires pollute waterways and could affect their ability to sequester carbon, new University of British Columbia research ...

A doubling of atmospheric rivers over Antarctica would have enormous consequences to our planet, and a new study found that ...

The so-called mega-study launched in 2023 was intended to last five years and address a wide range of issues key to shipping, floods and drinking water, among many others.

The popular concept has been depicted in everything from film to social media testimonials, but the real science behind the ...

As Colorado River experts and advocates gather for an annual conference, a scientist's harsh climate warning clouds efforts at unity.

Water levels in Canyon Lake may be at a historic low, but the Guadalupe River is steadily flowing through the area. “Canyon Lake itself, the lake is dry, but the [Guadalupe] River is running amazing,” ...

Climate Lab is a Seattle Times initiative that explores the effects of climate change in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The project is funded in part by The Bullitt Foundation, CO2 Foundation, Jim ...

The last 10 years of research into this climatic phenomenon show us that, although atmospheric rivers appear to have a positive effect on the ice sheet balance by promoting snowfall, they can also ...

Alaska slammed by atmospheric river as summer cruise season revs up The worst of the rainfall drenched Ketchikan from Tuesday into Wednesday, where nearly 7 inches of rain fell in less than 36 hours.