A global standard limiting sulfur in ship fuel reduced artificial “ship track” clouds to record-low levels in 2020. Pandemic-related disruptions played a secondary role.

After a period of quiet, the Japanese volcano erupted volcanic gas and ash for two weeks in October.

The blaze spread across the volcanic island's grassy hills and charred an ancient quarry and crater.

By boat and road, people and products are on the move in this part of Japan.

Vibrant leaf color in northeast New York has not disappointed leaf-peepers.

Water has begun to recede, but large swaths of farmland remain waterlogged as food shortages loom and waterborne diseases spread.

The rainy season was especially harsh in 2022, with heavy rains producing deadly, destructive floods in numerous states.