Weather & ScienceWind turbine snapped and burning after Iowa tornadoA number of turbines in the Midwestern state have been destroyed by severe storms.See moreMore newsSeveral dead in Iowa as storms batter MidwestA tornado has destroyed much of a small town in Iowa, leaving buildings flattened and cars overturned.3 hrs agoNewsUS & CanadaHeavy rain and floods prompt severe weather warningCommunities across the region face travel disruption and flooding that could pose a danger to life.5 hrs agoNewsEnglandNorthern warns of train disruption amid heavy rainSpeed restrictions will be in place on a number of routes on Wednesday and Thursday.6 hrs agoNewsScience & EnvironmentFlood-hit traders frustrated by compensation delaysBusinesses are re-opening but many are still waiting for financial help six months on.1 day agoNewsNorthern IrelandSevere weather explainedThe scientists hunting giant rivers in the skyAtmospheric river storms have wreaked havoc on the US West Coast, and are getting bigger. These scientists chase them in the sky to predict where they will strike.14 May 2024FutureWhat record ocean temperatures mean for our planetThe world's oceans may be warming faster than expected and the impacts will be felt from polar ice shelves to many of the world's coastal cities.9 May 2024FutureIs 'tornado alley' in the US migrating?It's that time of year when tornado alley swings into action. But is it moving?8 May 2024FutureThe women saving crumbling Tibetan monasteriesClimate change was ravaging the stunning Tibetan heritage of the Himalayas – now the 14th Century monasteries are being restored.1 May 2024FutureThe sounds that warn of tornadoesThe destructive power of tornadoes is as sudden as it is violent. Now scientists are eavesdropping on twisters to develop new early warning systems and fight warning fatigue.15 Mar 2024FutureThe Texas wildfires weren't caused by droughtThe worst wildfires in Texas' history are leaving wide scars on the landscape. Why is the blaze so extreme?5 Mar 2024FutureWatchAlaska's melting glaciers that rip homes apartQasa Alom meets a team conducting research on Alaska's changing environment.30 Apr 2024Weather & scienceWhy giant hailstones are on the riseAlthough huge hailstones are still rare, there are signs that their frequency and size are increasing.19 Apr 2024Weather & scienceWhat 'zombie fires' are and why they pose a risk for CanadaOver 100 fires in one province alone have been burning under the Canadian snow at an unprecedented rate.1 Mar 2024Weather & scienceWhat happens when it rains space debrisA bus-sized satellite has become the latest piece to fall to Earth. How often does that happen?23 Feb 2024Weather & scienceWhy electric vehicles struggle in extreme coldFreezing temperatures affect electric vehicles in two major ways. Watch to discover how and why.18 Jan 2024Weather & scienceThe sacred birds of longevity revered in BhutanThe black-necked cranes are a revered species across the Himalayas.4 Dec 2023Weather & scienceWhy insects are so crucial to life on EarthInsects make up around 70% of all known species, but many are struggling. How can we protect them better?9 Nov 2023Weather & scienceThe danger of a runaway ice-albedo loopAntarctic researchers are warning of a runaway ice-albedo feedback loop. But what is it? 9 Nov 2023Weather & scienceIs New York really sinking?New York is gradually sinking under its own weight. Can the city mitigate the situation?9 Nov 2023Weather & scienceInside the world's biggest 'mirror' solar plantWe visit Morocco’s vast concentrated solar power project.9 Nov 2023Weather & scienceViews from an observatory on top of the worldWhere sharp images of cosmic objects can be seen 270 days a year.9 Nov 2023Weather & scienceLatest stories2 days agoTornadoes and dust storms hit Oklahoma and KansasVideo shows a trail of destruction as homes ripped apart by strong storms in the southern US.2 days agoNewsUS & Canada2 days agoDelhi sizzles as temperatures cross 45CParts of northern India are reeling under an intense heatwave that's set to last through the week.2 days agoNewsAsia4 days agoThunderstorms reported after Met Office warningForecasters warned that some areas could see up to 50mm (2in) of rain and flooding on Saturday.4 days agoNewsWales5 days agoChild taken by floodwaters saved by a strangerHundreds were killed in recent flooding in Afghanistan, which saw homes swept away and roads destroyed.5 days agoNewsAsia5 days ago'We were all under water': Afghans tell BBC of devastating floodingThe BBC goes to Afghanistan's Baghlan province, where hundreds have died in devastating flooding.5 days agoNewsAsia7 days agoVideo captures moment tornado rips through buildingsA tornado sent debris flying through the air when it touched down in the US state of Pennsylvania on Saturday.7 days agoNews14 May 2024Video captures moment tornado rips through buildingsA tornado sent debris flying through the air when it touched down in the US state of Pennsylvania on Saturday.14 May 2024NewsUS & Canada14 May 2024Rowers give up Olympic dream to help Brazil flood victimsThe athletes decided to stay in their home state of Rio Grande do Sul to help flood victims.14 May 2024NewsLatin America & Caribbean12 May 2024Sunny spell to end as thunderstorm warning issuedHeavy rain could lead to flooding and disruption, warns Met Office, with thunderstorms and hail due.12 May 2024NewsWales