Climate change is making natural disasters more frequent and severe, leading to major consequences for the planet

Bitter cold temperatures have forced schools to close in the Midwest and winter storm warnings were in effect in eastern states

Hurricane-force winds have major destructive power that can turn bad situations worse

Vehicles that run on gas emit greenhouse gases that warm the planet, resulting in drought and other consequences of climate change

Physicians warns that flu season is not yet at its peak as emergency room visits rise in states across the country

Persistent and incredibly destructive multi-year droughts will continue to advance as Earth’s climate warms, scientists say

Rates of new cancer diagnoses are higher in women under 65 than in men, physicians say

EXCLUSIVE: Author John Vaillant tells The Independent that human-driven climate change has created dangerous wildfire conditions and thousands of ‘climate refugees’ in the city of Los Angeles

The next round of bitter cold temperatures and winter weather conditions is aimed at the South

Winds speeds are expected to drop on Thursday, but officials warn threats remain in Los Angeles

Hundreds of crashes were reported amid the severe weather and several people were killed in three states

Hundreds of flights have been canceled throughout the US amid the dangerous winter storm which is hitting New York, D.C. and even the Midwest

Alcohol consumption contributes to around 100,000 cases annually and is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the US

Cases of the sometimes deadly bacterial disease have been reported across the country

Blasting the way into 2025 could have dangerous consequences for human and animal health alike

Bitter cold sweeping across the majority of the US could bring storms that result in power outages and ‘significant’ travel disruptions

New Year’s Eve celebrations in New York City will be marked by wet weather and storms this year

Nearly 70 people have been infected with H5N1 bird flu as infections continue to emerge around the country

Strong winds that could topple more trees and cars were expected in storm-battered Mississippi on Monday

The brothers and their father were out with their father on Christmas Eve