Extreme weather

Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica with the strongest windspeeds the Caribbean nation has ever experienced. Here's how it compares to other record-breaking storms.

China is racing to develop a new generation of wind farms that can not only survive tropical cyclones, but also harness their power.

When hurricanes pass over the ocean they churn up creatures from the deep – a chance to feast for predators brave enough to weather the storm.

The sweltering island nation has long prioritised adding greenery and shade at every corner. Could other cities do the same?

A year after record-breaking Hurricane Beryl, the Caribbean is still reeling – but on one island, defiant traditions are fuelling its climate resilience.

Grown using the Miyawaki method, fast-growing miniature forests in the middle of cities can bring surprisingly big benefits for people and the environment.

Sweltering summers are making an AC a lifesaving device. But despite the heatwaves, millions of Americans simply can't afford it.

When floods hit, getting clear, timely warnings out to people becomes lifesaving, but too often these messages fail. The BBC asks disaster experts about how to get it right.