Large tornado outbreaks are becoming more common in the U.S. Scientists are still teasing out the connections between climate change and tornadoes in the U.S. Large outbreaks of tornadoes are getting more common, but the total number of tornadoes isn't growing. Rebecca Hersher
Where does your weather forecast come from? Whether you get your forecast from an app on your phone, a website or a meteorologist on TV, most of the underlying information comes from the federal government. Rebecca Hersher
FEMA leader is out amid questions over future of the agency The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Cameron Hamilton, has been replaced. The shake up comes weeks before the start of the Atlantic hurricane season. Lauren Sommer
Need help switching appliances from gas to electric? These 'coaches' can help Government incentives for climate-friendly upgrades are confusing to navigate and it can be hard to find businesses that sell them, so a new industry is emerging to help: the decarbonization coach. Jeff Brady
Most Americans use federal science information on a weekly basis, a new poll finds Most Americans frequently use federal science information. But few are concerned that cuts to federal science spending could affect their access to such information, a new poll finds. Rebecca Hersher
Captive-bred axolotls thrive in Mexican wetlands, researchers find The cartoonish-looking salamanders have faced an uncertain future in the wild. But researchers hope that breeding axolotls in captivity and releasing them in the wild can help their numbers. Alana Wise
Rural communities were promised millions in disaster funds. Trump is ending it Rural communities are scrambling after the Trump administration canceled billions in disaster grants. Many were counting on the funds for infrastructure fixes meant to withstand future disasters. Lauren Sommer
Private eye accused of hacking American climate activists loses U.K. extradition fight The Justice Department has charged Amit Forlit with conspiracy to commit computer hacking, among other crimes. Michael Copley
Hawaii plans to increase hotel tax to help it cope with climate change A bill scheduled for House and Senate votes on Wednesday would add an additional 0.75% to the daily room rate tax starting Jan. 1. The Associated Press
White House dismisses authors of major climate report The Trump Administration dismissed all the scientists working on the next National Climate Assessment. The report is the most comprehensive source of information about climate change in the U.S. Rebecca Hersher
