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Hurricane Melissa has carved a path of unprecedented destruction across the Caribbean, marking itself as the most powerful storm ever recorded to strike Jamaica. The monster Category 5 hurricane slammed into the island nation Tuesday night with catastrophic winds reaching…
Two people lost their lives in separate basement flooding incidents across New York City Thursday as intense rainfall overwhelmed the city’s drainage systems, underscoring the growing dangers urban residents face from extreme weather events. Emergency responders deployed scuba teams to…
Hollywood icon Harrison Ford has delivered a scathing critique of Donald Trump’s environmental policies, describing the former president’s approach to climate change as deeply alarming and historically damaging. In a recent interview with The Guardian, the Indiana Jones star expressed…
Scientists have discovered six new species of tube-nosed bats in the Philippines, adding to the remarkable biodiversity of the island nation’s endangered forests. Named for their distinctive protruding nostrils, these tiny insect-eating mammals weigh just 4-14 grams—roughly the weight of…
While scientists recently confirmed the first major climate tipping point—the mass die-off of warm-water corals—there’s encouraging news on the flip side. Researchers are identifying “positive tipping points” that could rapidly accelerate our transition to clean energy and sustainable living. Unlike…
Samuel Abayateye’s job was straightforward but vital: board fishing vessels off Ghana’s coast, count the catch, and ensure crews followed sustainable fishing regulations. As a fisheries observer for Ghana’s Fisheries Commission, the 38-year-old father of two served as the government’s…
Central Vietnam is grappling with catastrophic flooding after experiencing the heaviest rainfall in the country’s recorded history. The ancient city of Hue was pummeled with an unprecedented 42 inches of rain in just 24 hours starting October 26, triggering deadly…
A devastating flood that swept through Rock Valley, Iowa last June has pushed the Ver Mulm family’s Orange Creek Farms to the brink of collapse—and an ongoing government shutdown may deliver the final blow. When floodwaters destroyed much of their…
Three climate activists from Just Stop Oil have been cleared of all charges related to their controversial protest at Stonehenge, where they sprayed orange powder on the ancient stone circle just one day before the 2024 summer solstice. The defendants—74-year-old…
From the dense jungles of Asia to the rugged highlands of Scotland, this week’s collection of wildlife photography captures some of nature’s most remarkable moments and behaviors. These images showcase the incredible diversity of animal life on our planet and…
