Winter

Researchers found higher rates of both violent and property crimes during periods of higher winter temperatures.

If stronger hurricanes can't convince you that climate change is dangerous, how about the increased odds of getting mugged?

By Tom Jacobs

Fishermen row through heavy snowfall as they return to the shores of Lake Ohrid in Pogradec, Albania, on February 27th, 2018. Heavy snow and low temperatures have hit the Balkan countries, including Albania, causing problems for the traffic and power supply.

Fishermen row through heavy snowfall as they return to the shores of Lake Ohrid in Pogradec, Albania, on February 27th, 2018.

By Pacific Standard Staff

Visitors to the One World Observatory look out at a snow covered Manhattan on January 8th, 2018, in New York City.

Visitors to the One World Observatory look out at a snow covered Manhattan on January 8th, 2018, in New York City.

By Pacific Standard Staff

People walk along a beach covered in snow and ice in Westport, Connecticut, on January 7th, 2018. Following a heavy snowfall last week, much of New England is experiencing Arctic-like weather conditions.

People walk along a beach covered in snow and ice in Westport, Connecticut, on January 7th, 2018.

By Pacific Standard Staff

A worker pushes a cart outside of the Cloverhill Bakery facility on November 29th, 2017, in Chicago, Illinois.

December is here, but warm temperatures are setting records nationwide.

By Eric Holthaus

Forecasters say we have a 95 percent chance of having an El Niño event this winter, but predicting its local effects is iffier.

By Francie Diep

As hotter summers become more deadly, warmer winters won't bring respite, according to new research.

By Wes Judd

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April was the iciest month since record-keeping began in 1973.

By Susan Cosier

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When it comes to migration, it's all about economics and proximity.

By Jim Russell