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TODAY Climate

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

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.

Al Roker reflects on granddaughter's future in TED Talk on climate change: 'What world are we leaving them?'

“I was really honored to be part of it,” Al said on TODAY about his appearance at the TED Countdown Summit in Detroit.

Look up: Northern Lights could be visible in 17 states this week

If conditions are clear, cities such as Helena, Montana; Montpelier, Vermont; Minneapolis and Milwaukee are expected to have “highly active auroral displays” visible overhead.
The Northern Lights seen near Fairbanks, Ala.
The Northern Lights seen near Fairbanks, Ala.

Why has smoke from recent wildfires turned the sky orange?

Eerie scenes of orange skies have now popped up in Midwest cities due to smoke drifting from Canadian wildfires.
 Intense Canadian wildfires
 Intense Canadian wildfires

Al Roker shares video from plane as he faces delays due to smoke conditions: ‘Yikes!’

Smoke from wildfires is sweeping the nation, causing the air in spots like New York City to display a yellow-orange tint.
Al Roker details his flight delay due to wildfire smoke: ‘This smoke and haze is real out here’
Al Roker details his flight delay due to wildfire smoke: ‘This smoke and haze is real out here’