Today: September 23, 2024
Today: September 23, 2024

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Tropical rainstorms in South Florida lead to flight delays and streets jammed with stalled cars

A tropical disturbance that brought a rare flash flood emergency to much of southern Florida delayed flights at two of the state’s largest airports and left vehicles waterlogged and stalled in some of the region’s lowest-lying streets

Tropical rainstorms in South Florida lead to flight delays and streets jammed with stalled cars
Environment|Travel

Heat forces Greek authorities to shut down Acropolis during afternoon hours for a second day

Greek authorities have closed down the Acropolis for much of the afternoon for a second day as the country swelters under unseasonably high temperatures

Heat forces Greek authorities to shut down Acropolis during afternoon hours for a second day
Environment|News

Report says unsecured tanker hatch spilled out gas in crash that destroyed I-95 bridge in Philly

New details from federal investigations into the crash of a gasoline delivery truck that destroyed an I-95 bridge in Philadelphia a year ago says gasoline spilled out from an unsecured hatch on the top of the tanker

Report says unsecured tanker hatch spilled out gas in crash that destroyed I-95 bridge in Philly
Environment|Health

Toxic garlic should have prompted EPA to warn against gardening near Ohio derailment, watchdog says

A watchdog group says the Environmental Protection Agency should conduct additional soil studies around the site of a toxic train derailment in Ohio after independent testing found high levels of chemicals in locally grown garlic

Toxic garlic should have prompted EPA to warn against gardening near Ohio derailment, watchdog says
Environment|News

Worst rainfall that triggered floods in Florida is over as affected residents clean up

Although more rain could trigger additional isolated Florida flooding on Friday, forecasters say the strong, persistent storms that dumped up to 20 inches (50 centimeters) in southern parts of the state appear to have passed

Worst rainfall that triggered floods in Florida is over as affected residents clean up
Environment|Science

Illinois is hit with cicada chaos. This is what it's like to see, hear and feel billions of bugs

Cicada chaos is flourishing and flying in the American Midwest

Illinois is hit with cicada chaos. This is what it's like to see, hear and feel billions of bugs
Environment|Health

'Tis the season for swimming and bacteria alerts in lakes, rivers

With summer about to start, many people planning to flock to their favorite swimming holes may also want to read up on bacteria warnings

'Tis the season for swimming and bacteria alerts in lakes, rivers
Environment|Sports

Unsafe levels of E. coli found in Paris' Seine River less than 2 months before Olympics

The water quality of the Seine river in Paris is raising concerns ahead of the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games

Unsafe levels of E. coli found in Paris' Seine River less than 2 months before Olympics
Environment|Health

Residents and communities preparing for heat wave that will envelop Midwest and Northeast next week

A heat wave will bring dangerously hot temperatures to the Midwest and Northeast next week, with health officials urging people to make plans now to stay safe

Residents and communities preparing for heat wave that will envelop Midwest and Northeast next week
Environment|News

Much of US braces for extreme weather, from southern heat wave to possible snow in the Rockies

Much of the U.S. is bracing for extreme weather — especially high temperatures — this weekend and into next week

Much of US braces for extreme weather, from southern heat wave to possible snow in the Rockies
Environment

Strong winds, steep terrain hamper crews battling Los Angeles area's first major fire of the year

Strong winds are pushing flames from a wildfire through dry brush in mountains along Interstate 5 north of Los Angeles

Strong winds, steep terrain hamper crews battling Los Angeles area's first major fire of the year
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Singapore rushes to clean up oil slick after boat hits stationary fuel supply ship

A cleanup was underway after an oil spill caused by a dredger boat hitting a stationary cargo tanker blackened part of Singapore’s southern coastline

Singapore rushes to clean up oil slick after boat hits stationary fuel supply ship
Environment

Singapore intensifies oil spill clean up after it spreads along coast

An oil spill off southern Singapore has spread to other areas of the island's coast and is threatening a marine reserve, government agencies said, adding that authorities were

Singapore intensifies oil spill clean up after it spreads along coast
Environment|News

Severe, chaotic weather around US with high temperatures in Southwest and Midwest, snow in Rockies

Extreme weather that ranged from triple digit temperatures in the Southwest to unseasonable cold in the Pacific Northwest was forecast over the U.S. into the early week

Severe, chaotic weather around US with high temperatures in Southwest and Midwest, snow in Rockies
Environment|News

Over 75 million people in the US are under heat alerts. Go indoors and hydrate

Over 75 million people in the United States are under extreme heat alerts as a heat wave moves eastward

Over 75 million people in the US are under heat alerts. Go indoors and hydrate
Environment|News

California firefighters gain ground against big wildfires after hot, windy weekend

Firefighters have increased containment of a large wildfire in mountains north of Los Angeles after a weekend of explosive growth along Interstate 5

California firefighters gain ground against big wildfires after hot, windy weekend
Economy|Environment|Technology|Travel

The Danish king inaugurates the first element of a road-and-rail tunnel linking Denmark to Germany

Danish King Frederik X has inaugurated the first element of a future 18-kilometer (11-mile) rail-and-road tunnel under the Baltic Sea that will link southern Denmark to northern Germany and contribute to the transport sector’s green transition

The Danish king inaugurates the first element of a road-and-rail tunnel linking Denmark to Germany
Environment|Health|News|Political

Vermont Legislature overrides governor, passing overdose prevention, renewable energy, tax measures

The Democratic-controlled Vermont Legislature on Monday overturned a number of the Republican governor’s vetoes, passing measures to prevent drug overdoses, restrict a pesticide that’s toxic to bees and to require state utilities to source all renewable energy by 2035

Vermont Legislature overrides governor, passing overdose prevention, renewable energy, tax measures
Business|Economy|Environment|News|Political

States sue US to block rule that oil firms guarantee payment to dismantle old wells

Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi on Monday sued the U.S. government to block the Biden administration's proposed rule that would require the offshore oil and

States sue US to block rule that oil firms guarantee payment to dismantle old wells
Environment|Health

If you can't stay indoors during this US heat wave, here are a few ideas

It’s hot and getting hotter for workers and everyone else outdoors as the first significant heat wave of the year makes its way eastward across the United States

If you can't stay indoors during this US heat wave, here are a few ideas
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Chinese premier's Western Australia tour spotlights global race for critical minerals

Chinese Premier Li Qiang visited a lithium processing plant in resource-rich Western Australia state on Tuesday, highlighting China's push to

Chinese premier's Western Australia tour spotlights global race for critical minerals
Environment|Health

As Thailand gasps through another haze season, researchers hope a fire-charting app can help

Thailand has tried for years to deal with its pollution problem

As Thailand gasps through another haze season, researchers hope a fire-charting app can help
Environment|Health|News

Record-breaking US heat wave scorches the Midwest and Northeast, bringing safety measures

Extreme heat alerts are in effect for tens of millions of people in the United States as cities including Chicago break heat records

Record-breaking US heat wave scorches the Midwest and Northeast, bringing safety measures
Environment|Health|News

At least 1 dead in New Mexico wildfire that forced thousands to flee, governor's office says

The New Mexico governor's office says at least one person has died in a wildfire that has forced thousands to evacuate

At least 1 dead in New Mexico wildfire that forced thousands to flee, governor's office says
Environment|Health

India reports over 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases over summer

India recorded more than 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases this summer as a prolonged heatwave killed more than 100 people across the

India reports over 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases over summer

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