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TODAY Climate

Al Roker and TODAY Climate take a deep dive into climate changes, extremes, strategies and climate solutions.

Test your global knowledge with these Earth Day trivia questions

These trivia questions will help you brush up on your planetary proficiency.
Himlayan range as seen from the summit of Mount Everest (8,848.86-metre), in Nepal.
Himlayan range as seen from the summit of Mount Everest (8,848.86-metre), in Nepal.

20 Earth Day facts that aren't common knowledge

Learn more about Big Blue with these fun facts and interesting trivia about our planet.
Earth Day Facts
Earth Day Facts

Protesters throw soup at the Mona Lisa

Footage shows two climate activists throwing a red liquid at the painting on Sunday, splattering the armored glass. The painting was not damaged.
Image: TOPSHOT-FRANCE-MUSEUM-PAINTING-ENVIRONMENT-DEMO
Image: TOPSHOT-FRANCE-MUSEUM-PAINTING-ENVIRONMENT-DEMO

What we know about the major winter storm headed for the East Coast this weekend

TODAY's Al Roker said parts of New England could see heavy snow this weekend.
Al Roker
Al Roker

Al Roker's TED Talk is out now — here's how to watch

The full TED Talk by the TODAY weatherman on the "existential threat" of climate change has been released.

Martha Stewart stirs up controversy by putting a ‘small iceberg’ in her cocktail

Is the controversial libation dystopian, dangerous or much ado about nothing? Here’s what experts say.
Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart

Are hurricanes getting worse? Al Roker explains how climate change is affecting storms

Warmer ocean waters are providing more fuel to create stronger hurricanes, Roker says.

What to know about Disney World’s hurricane policy as Hurricane Idalia approaches Florida

The storm could become a Category 3 hurricane by the time it lands on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Hurricane Dorian Central Florida
Hurricane Dorian Central Florida

Why Dodger Stadium looked flooded, but actually wasn't

Aerial photos posted to social media made the stadium look like a submerged island, but it wasn't actually flooded, the team said.
Dodgers Stadium continues to glow above Elysian Park during Hurricane Hilary on on August 20, 2023 in Los Angeles, CA.
Dodgers Stadium continues to glow above Elysian Park during Hurricane Hilary on on August 20, 2023 in Los Angeles, CA.

Maui fire becomes the deadliest wildfire in modern US history as death toll rises to 106

Over 100 people have died and more than 11,000 have been evacuated as wildfires continue to rage on the Hawaiian island of Maui.
Maui Wildfires - Kahana, HI
Maui Wildfires - Kahana, HI

Over 1,300 U.S. flights canceled as severe storms take aim at the Northeast

Inclement weather prompted ground stops at John F. Kennedy and LaGuardia airports in New York and Newark Airport in New Jersey, according to the FAA.
A storm system over the Northeast on July 16, 2023.
A storm system over the Northeast on July 16, 2023.