Another hotter-than-normal summer lies ahead for the U.S., forecasters say Forecasters say most of the U.S. is set to have a hotter summer, and 2024 will be one of the five hottest years ever recorded. Meanwhile, hot water in the Atlantic means more fuel for hurricanes. Rebecca Hersher
Biden ending new leases in America's top coal region Citing climate change, federal land managers are moving to end new leasing for coal in the country's top producing region. Kirk Siegler
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a bill that strikes climate change from state law Under the new law, climate change will largely disappear from state statutes. Critics say the move ignores the risks of climate change facing Florida, including rising seas, flooding and extreme heat. The Associated Press
More than 200 million seniors face extreme heat risks in coming decades, study finds A new study warns that millions of people around the world who are 69 years or older will be at risk of dying in heat waves by 2050. Alejandra Borunda
How warm will Washington state get during summer 2024? Weather forecasters have long been talking about a warmer-than-normal summer 2024 in Washington state, but as the season gets closer, it appears that the region may only get slightly warmer than average. Natalie Akane Newcomb
What are sperm whales saying? Researchers find a complex 'alphabet' Whale families communicate a lot underwater. So now, researchers are using artificial intelligence to try to figure out what they're saying. Lauren Sommer
A car-free town in the Amazon serves lessons for pedaling to net zero emissions Afuá, a remote town in the Brazilian Amazon, banned motor vehicles over 20 years ago. Writer Mac Margolis and photographer Stefan Kolumban paid the town a visit to see what life is like. Mac Margolis
In Kenya's flooded slums, people mourn their losses and slam their leaders The government has declared May 10 a day of mourning to mark the deaths from disastrous floods and pledged to help. But some say the authorities aren't doing enough. And the rains keep falling. Emmanuel Igunza
Maui community mobilizes to protect water quality from runoff after Lahaina fires The debris from Lahaina's fire contains toxic chemicals and sits right next to a coral reef. So the community is collaborating with scientists to track water quality. Ryan Kellman
Brazil's floods leave more than 100 people dead and thousands displaced Unseasonably heavy rains have led to massive flooding in Brazils southern state and at least one hundred people dead and many without shelter. Julia Carneiro
