Outdoor FunWeather History

There have been numerous devastating natural disasters in U.S. history. Learn about the phenomenon of climate change, ways to stop global warming, how to save the rainforests, and what historical weather patterns have to do with the world we live in today.

As a weather geek, I set out to find basic info and facts on winter storms - so I could better understand what folks up North have to go through each winter.

Find out what the Montreal Protocol does and how it has played a vital role in protecting the ozone layer in our atmosphere.

The Clean Air Act is a set of United States laws and codes that aim to reduce air pollution and regulate air quality.

Near-record and record temperatures sprang up across much of the nation during spring 2010.

The 2010 Hurricane Season predictions. Check out how many storms may form this year. Oh, and get ready -- forecasters are predicting an active hurricane season...

The complete 2010 hurricane name list.

Wind is one of the most important aspects of weather that those involved in the Gulf oil spill cleanup may be most concerned with. If the ocean currents play out like computer models suggest, the oil spill effects could reach the eastern United States -- the Atlantic coastline -- very soon.

The eruption of Iceland's Eyjafjallajokull may affect the global climate. If it does, it wouldn't be the first time a volcano contributed to climate change. The 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo actually helped to lower temperatures!

World climate change means the many of the beautiful places we know and love are changing. Now's your chance to see some of the 100 places Newsweek magazine thinks may soon look and feel different... or disappear altogether.