Warsaw — Day 3: World Faces More ‘Perfect Storms’

By Paul Brown, Climate News Network Nov 14, 2013 We should expect more storms on the scale of Hurricane Sandy and Supertyphoon Haiyan, the World Meteorological Organization has told delegates at the U.N. climate conference in Poland. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

India Must Rename Cyclone Phailin and Call Attention to Global Warming

By Subhankar Banerjee, Common Dreams Oct 12, 2013 Phailin means sapphire in Thai. What nonsense. Some people desire the precious stone, but few -- if any -- I think, desire Phailin. India should rename this meaningless obfuscation and call attention to global warming immediately. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Boulder

David Fitzsimmons, Cagle Cartoons, The Arizona Star Sep 18, 2013 Dig deeper

Obama’s New ‘Grand Bargain,’ Scahill’s Reaction to Manning Verdict, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 31, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including the intensifying feud between Chris Christie and Rand Paul and why GOP officials are upset over Liz Cheney's decision to run for Senate in Wyoming. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Insurers Given Severe Weather Warning

By Kieran Cooke, Climate News Network Jun 29, 2013 The huge cost of claims resulting from a rise in extreme weather events has led analysts in the multibillion dollar insurance industry to warn that it must now pressure governments to take action on greenhouse gas emissions. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Senator Coburn Wants Offsets for Federal Disaster Relief

RJ Matson, Cagle Cartoons, Roll Call May 27, 2013 Dig deeper

Shelter From the Storm

John Darkow, Cagle Cartoons, Columbia Daily Tribune, Missouri May 26, 2013 Dig deeper

The Heartland

Nick Anderson / Truthdig May 23, 2013 Dig deeper

Tornado

Signe Wilkinson / Truthdig May 23, 2013 Dig deeper

The Twister

Christopher Weyant, Cagle Cartoons, The Hill May 23, 2013 Dig deeper

GOP Senator’s Hypocrisy on Tornado Aid, Jon Stewart Hates Washington, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig May 22, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including a senator's attempt to repeal the Monsanto Protection Act and the real IRS scandal that is being missed. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Biden Weighs In on Torture Report, Senators Face Backlash Over Vote, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Apr 30, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including President Obama's hilarious White House Correspondents' Dinner speech and top U.S. political figures give their take on NBA player Jason Collins' decision to come out. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )