Climate disruptions to agriculture have been increasing and are projected to become more severe over this century.

Two new studies suggest that college graduates entering the U.S. job market might not work in the field they studied. They also might change jobs and careers more often than earlier generations, presenting challenges and difficulties in an economy that is experiencing disruption.

Across the world, people are stepping forward to help the most vulnerable, offering hope that societies can overcome the huge disruption caused by the virus.

The strike by the train drivers in Germany caused much disruption to the holiday plans of overseas travellers.

I was very upset by the disruption in my normal morning routine.

Scientists are describing a new normal: We will have to implement social distancing measures for months, even a year or more, to limit deaths and disruption to society caused by the coronavirus.

“The supply chain disruption is catastrophic across every consumer category,” said the Toy Association, a trade group for companies that make and sell youth entertainment products, in a statement provided to VOA.

Without bolder action, our children won't have time to debate the existence of climate change. They'll be busy dealing with its effects: more environmental disasters, more economic disruptions, waves of climate refugees seeking sanctuary.

Invasive species are capable of causing extinctions of native plants and animals, reducing biodiversity, competing with native organisms for limited resources, and altering habitats. This can result in huge economic impacts and fundamental disruptions of coastal and Great Lakes ecosystems.

Extreme weather events are affecting energy production and delivery facilities, causing supply disruptions of varying lengths and magnitudes and affecting other infrastructure that depends on energy supply.