Extreme weather events — deadly heat waves, floods, fires and hurricanes — are the consequences of a warming planet, scientists say.

Communities must be able to move to solid ground while remaining whole.

An extraordinary drought has drained Ecuador’s rivers and reservoirs, leading to power outages of up to 14 hours. Some fear this is the beginning of a larger global crisis.

Wholesale coffee prices are trading near a 50-year high because of shortages related to extreme weather and increased global demand.