A stunning view of Earth at sunrise from space, highlighting cosmic beauty.

The Sun Quietly Powers Almost Everything

Earth's climate and ecosystems are driven mainly by radiant energy from the Sun. Wind, rain, and even hurricanes trace back to solar heating.

Energy Driving Earth and Weather

A stunning aerial view of Earth with a massive swirling hurricane, highlighting meteorological beauty.

A Hurricane Is Stored Heat Exploding Into Motion

Warm oceans can build up thermal energy over months. A hurricane forms when that stored energy is released into violent air movement over just a few days.

Energy Driving Earth and Weather