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Back in February, a winter storm in Texas killed hundreds, creating havoc for many residents. Gov. Greg Abbott said the power grid will be prepared for this winter.

Fueled by driving winds and a parched landscape, the fire killed two people and destroyed more than a thousand homes — making it one of the most destructive wildfires in the state's history.

After winning back the majority last year, Democrats in Minnesota now control both state legislative chambers and the governor’s office.

The Trump administration has slashed about 900 jobs at the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration.

California has seen its gray wolf population grow quickly over the last decade.

The flooding killed at least 2 people, forced evacuations, and shut down roads and power infrastructure.

In Colonial America, a witch was not a Halloween costume, but a criminal. NPR's Rachel Martin revisits this moment in history with Katherine Howe, editor of the new Penguin Book of Witches.

Winemakers know grapes are sensitive to temperature and drought. A recent study in the journal Nature Climate Change looks at how weather plays a role in determining the quality of wine produced.

President Nicolás Maduro says Venezuela will use the "petro," backed by oil reserves and other natural resources, to defeat a financial blockade on his country.

Why has Texas had such devastating power shortages during the current winter storm? Some people, including prominent Republicans, are blaming wind power — but every power source has struggled to cope.