This story is a collaboration between Vox and Grist and builds on Expecting worse: Giving birth on a planet in crisis, a project by Vox, Grist, and The 19th that examines how climate change impacts ...

Late last month, Hurricane Melissa pummeled Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean. It was one of the strongest Category 5 storms on record, and yet it’s just one among many severe and devastating ...

As summer gets underway, climate scientists have a warning: The season could be a scorcher, and children could be particularly at risk to the dangers that presents. Summer has become hotter in most ...

On New Year's Day, several people messaged me to ask if I had noticed how bad the air quality was in Phoenix after the previous night's firework celebrations. It was plain to see that day. Particulate ...

Children who play sports or are physically active in hot weather are at increased risk of heat-related illnesses, and many youth sports organizations mandate shortened practice sessions and extra ...