What really happens when lightning strikes cars, what to do if you’re out in the open or on a beach, and other tips for National Lightning Safety Awareness Week.
June 20, 2024
Ferns have evolved a mutually beneficial relationship with ants, but this happened late in their evolution. A recent study shows that old dogs can learn new tricks.
June 20, 2024
The heat comes from everywhere when you’re active outside on hot days – the Sun’s rays, the air around you, the ground and even your own body.
June 20, 2024
Amazon is moving from putting plastic air pillows in its packages in North America to using recycled paper filling instead, a move that’s more environmentally friendly and is said to secure items in boxes just the same, if not better
June 20, 2024
Stonehenge monuments that have stood for thousands of years appear unscathed after climate protesters were arrested for spraying orange paint on them
June 20, 2024
The United States has asked the European Union to delay its upcoming ban on imports of soy, wood and other commodities linked to deforestation, a letter seen by
July 02, 2024
Climate change is driving dangerous heat waves across the Northern Hemisphere this week and will continue to deliver dangerous weather for decades to
July 02, 2024
An ongoing fight between residents and animal rights activists over whether to cull pigeons in a small German town has led to an uproar
June 20, 2024
More than 1,000 firefighters are taking advantage of the weather to get the upper hand on a pair of fires in New Mexico that killed two people, destroyed hundreds of homes and forced thousands to flee
June 20, 2024
The roar of the leaf blower has become an inescapable part of daily life in communities across America, leading towns and states to ban or restrict blowers that run on gasoline
June 20, 2024
The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled that planners reviewing well-drilling permits must consider the environmental impact from burning the oil that would be produced
June 20, 2024
Several small-town tourist meccas in northern Minnesota are inundated in floodwaters after heavy rain earlier this week, while another powerful storm turned a New Mexico village into a lake
June 20, 2024
At least 47 people have died as downpours in southern China’s Guangdong province caused historic flooding and slides, state media reported Friday, while authorities warned of more extreme weather in other parts of the country
June 21, 2024
Researchers are exploring multiple uses for wind parks far out at sea, such as producing fresh seafood
June 21, 2024
A traffic engineer argues that, contrary to his profession’s view, ‘human error’ is not the main cause of deaths in car crashes in the US.
June 21, 2024
Nigerien military authorities have withdrawn the operating permit for a large uranium mine from the French company Orano
June 21, 2024
The U.S. Olympic team is one of a handful that will supply air conditioners for their athletes at the Paris Games in a move that undercuts organizers’ plans to cut carbon emissions
June 21, 2024
At least six people have died from heat-related causes this year so far in sizzling metro Phoenix, where the temperatures this week hit 115 degrees Fahrenheit (46 Celsius), Arizona’s Maricopa Department of Public Health reported this week
June 21, 2024
Days before the National Transportation Safety Board is set to explain why first responders were wrong to blow open five tank cars and burn the toxic chemical inside after the East Palestine derailment, Norfolk Southern said Friday it plans to lead an industrywide effort to improve the way those decisions are made
June 21, 2024
Most of India’s 120 million farmers depend on rain from monsoons for a good harvest
June 22, 2024
Six people who were missing were found dead by rescuers in Fujian province, state media reported Saturday, adding to the extreme weather deaths after downpours caused landslides in the area, even as authorities extended a warning of more severe weather ahead
June 22, 2024
Federal authorities are offering a reward for information about those responsible for igniting a pair of New Mexico wildfires
June 22, 2024
Illinois is poised to right a 175-year-old wrong by returning land in northern Illinois guaranteed to a Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation chief in 1829
June 23, 2024
A pipeline project built with China's support that would make Niger an oil-exporting country is being threatened by an internal security crisis and a diplomatic dispute with neighoring Benin
June 23, 2024
Full-time residents of Ruidoso will be allowed to return home Monday as federal authorities seek to prosecute whoever started a pair of New Mexico wildfires that killed two people and destroyed or damaged hundreds of buildings and homes
June 23, 2024
Harris raises $27 million in New York fundraiser, promises economic speech this week
Some 40% of regions, cities and companies lack emissions-cut targets, survey says
GOP strategist not surprised about shakeup in Mark Robinson’s campaign. Hear why
Mexico's ruling party elects new leader to shape post-Lopez Obrador era
Fed adrenaline keeps pumping, PBOC inertia may drag
UK finance minister Reeves vows no austerity despite tough budget
Henry rushes for 151 yards, 2 TDs as Ravens hang on to beat Cowboys 28-25
Ohtani, Betts go back-to-back in ninth as Dodgers rally past Rockies 6-5
White Sox lose 120th game to tie post-1900 record by the 1962 expansion New York Mets