Offshore wind farms might be able to take the teeth out of hurricanes before they make landfall.

Huge wind farms could weaken hurricanes before they make landfall

Storm Chasers

New research suggests that offshore wind farms can suck the destructive energy out of hurricanes before they make landfall.

Huge Wind Farms Could Weaken Hurricanes Before They Make Landfall

Simulations show that turbines could suck destructive energy out of hurricanes.

Architects are preparing for a future of unpredictable weather.

Life at sea? 6 futuristic homes that will protect you from climate change

Sci-Fi Visions

As climate change puts existing human habitats at growing risk, some researchers, architects, and designers are getting creative about the kinds of dwelling humans might soon inhabit. 

Life At Sea? Six Futuristic Homes That Will Protect You From Climate Change

From floating islands to amphibious yachts, these pads are designed to keep you safe.

These countries need a power grid that won't be destroyed by the next round of extreme storms.

Richard Branson wants to spearhead efforts to rebuild power grids in the Caribbean

Earth & Energy

Hurricanes have caused widespread destruction across the Caribbean. Richard Branson is drafting a plan to build new power grids that use renewable energy.

His Disaster Recovery Marshall Plan is being prepared in response to recent hurricanes.

Richard Branson Wants to Spearhead Efforts to Rebuild Power Grids in the Caribbean

The association between hurricanes and climate change is now beyond serious question

Who should pay for damage associated with climate change – and who should be compensated?

Climate change requires a global, concerted effort, yet entrenched political structures within each country reinforce competitive and antagonistic outlooks.

Who Should Pay for Damage Associated With Climate Change – and Who Should Be Compensated?

Climate change requires a global, concerted effort.

An economist attempts to answer the question.

Are catastrophic disasters striking more often?

 Is the number of major natural disasters striking the United States actually increasing, or does the media’s natural tendency to overhype conflict only make it seem so?

Are Catastrophic Disasters Striking More Often?

In this decade so far, each year has seen an average of 10.5 disasters.

What is the physics behind the perfect storm?

Watch: Here's how climate change influences hurricanes

Watch: Here’s How Climate Change Influences Hurricanes

We may have a way to fight back against hurricane Irma.

As hurricanes continue to increase in frequency and intensity, we may be able to cool down the Earth and reduce the number of hurricanes by 50%.

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