Updated El Niño Forecast Warns of ‘Historic Event’
Doyle Rice and USA TODAY on August 13, 2026
NOAA says the pattern could raise weather risks and global temperatures while adding trillions in economic losses, though U.S. effects vary by region.
Your Water Bill Could Skyrocket Due to Climate Change, Study Says
Doyle Rice and USA TODAY on July 12, 2026
A Stanford study finds some cities’ water bills could double within decades, pushing poorer households toward impossible trade-offs.
El Niño Will Be Very Bad for the Economy. Here’s Why
Doyle Rice and USA TODAY on June 13, 2026
Researchers say the current El Niño could cost the U.S. more than $1.8 trillion by 2032 — and grocery prices may spike within months.
Not Sure How to Prep for Hurricanes? A List of Tasks and What to Pack
Brandi D. Addison, Jennifer Borresen, George Petras, Doyle Rice and USA TODAY NETWORK on June 1, 2026
With hurricane season starting June 1, emergency officials say the best time to stock supplies and finalize your evacuation plan is before a storm is ever named.
When Does Hurricane Season Start? Do These Things Before June 1
Doyle Rice and USA TODAY on May 1, 2026
Most people stock batteries before a hurricane — but a 30-day insurance deadline and 9 other less-obvious prep steps could be far more important.
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