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5 of Earth's Highest Deserts

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Not all deserts have sand and they're certainly not all hot. They're just extremely dry and have little vegetation. That means deserts are located all over the planet, including at super-high elevations.

Discover the Most Incredible Desert Animals - Facts, Adaptations, Diet, and Pictures

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Discover the fascinating world of desert animals. Explore their survival strategies and adaptations in harsh arid environments.

1 Billion People May Become Climate Refugees By 2050

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Climate refugees are people who have been forced to leave their homes due to an environmental disruption. Learn how the U.N. defines climate refugees.

Are climate skeptics right?

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Climate skeptics believe that climate change is a natural process, rather than the work of man. Learn about different climate skeptic arguments.

10 Largest Deserts in the World

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If you think the largest desert in the world is hot and sandy, think again. These 10 deserts spanning the globe are massive, but they're not all sunbaked.

The Sahara Desert Is Getting Bigger

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Deserts around the world are slowly expanding. HowStuffWorks checks out the science behind these increases in size.

Will the U.S. be a desert in 50 years?

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Will the U.S. be a desert in 50 years? Learn about the chances of the U.S. becoming a desert in the next 50 years.

Did climate change create a mysterious civilization 5,000 years ago?

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Climate change can effect civilization, a phenomenon demonstrated by the mound builders of Peru. Learn how climate change can effect civilization.

10 Countries With Perfect Climates

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A perfect climate means different things to different people. These 10 countries span the globe and offer a wide range of climates to satisfy any taste -- hot, cold or in-between.

Bandicoots Survived Eons of Changing Climates, But This Time It's Different

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New findings about ancient, extinct Australasian bandicoot and bilby species underscore how dire things are today when even survivors like these are struggling.

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