Today: September 08, 2024
Today: September 08, 2024

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Sister says hiker still missing in Grand Canyon flash flood amid intense search

Search and rescue crews at Grand Canyon National Park are searching for an Arizona woman nearly two days after she was swept into a creek during a flash flood

Sister says hiker still missing in Grand Canyon flash flood amid intense search
Environment|News

Greta Thunberg, activists block parts of Norwegian gas processing plant

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and campaigners from the environmental group Extinction Rebellion blocked a small oil terminal that is part of Norway's gas processing plant

Greta Thunberg, activists block parts of Norwegian gas processing plant
Environment

A rare orchid survives on a few tracts of prairie. Researchers want to learn its secrets

The western prairie fringed orchid is a rare flowering plant that has declined due to loss of its native prairie habitat

A rare orchid survives on a few tracts of prairie. Researchers want to learn its secrets
Economy|Environment|News|Opinion

Conflicting federal policies may cost residents more on flood insurance, and leave them at risk

An Associated Press review has found that thousands of people may be paying more for flood insurance or remain unaware of the dangers of dam failures because of conflicting federal policies

Conflicting federal policies may cost residents more on flood insurance, and leave them at risk
Environment|News

Takeaways from AP's report on federal policies shielding information about potential dam failures

Thousands of people live downstream from dams yet may not always realize the risks

Takeaways from AP's report on federal policies shielding information about potential dam failures
Environment|News

Wildfires affecting 30 cities in Brazil's Sao Paulo state, leave 2 dead

Brazil's Sao Paulo state said that wildfire outbreaks were affecting or closing in on 30 of its cities on Friday evening, adding two people had died in an industrial plant trying

Wildfires affecting 30 cities in Brazil's Sao Paulo state, leave 2 dead
Environment

WEATHER WATCH: RECORD TEXAS HEAT, NEW TROPICAL SYSTEMS FORM (330pET)

Record heat is scorching the south with triple-digit temps in several Texas cities, while in the East Pacific, a number of tropical weather threats are forming, with at least one possibly targeting Hawaii. Laura Aguirre has a 3:30pET pkg with free custom audio tags.

WEATHER WATCH: RECORD TEXAS HEAT, NEW TROPICAL SYSTEMS FORM (330pET)
Environment

Hone strengthens into a hurricane as it threatens Hawaii with fire and floods

Hone strengthens into a hurricane as it threatens Hawaii with fire and floods

Hone strengthens into a hurricane as it threatens Hawaii with fire and floods
Environment|Health|Science

More cities are getting hit by multiple disasters, and that complicates everything from insurance to rebuilding

A town hit hard by two hurricanes, downpours and a deep freeze, all in the midst of a pandemic, offers crucial lessons for everyone’s disaster planning and recovery.

More cities are getting hit by multiple disasters, and that complicates everything from insurance to rebuilding
Environment|News

Iceland volcano eruption raises pollution fears, spa evacuated

A volcano spewed lava and smoke over

Iceland volcano eruption raises pollution fears, spa evacuated
Environment|News

Biden promised to clean up heavily polluted communities. Here is how advocates say he did

Just a week after taking office, President Joe Biden signed an executive order prioritizing environmental justice

Biden promised to clean up heavily polluted communities. Here is how advocates say he did
Environment

4 ways Wissahickon Valley Park makes Philly more resilient against climate change

The lush urban forest in northwest Philadelphia helps cool the city and provides other environmental protections.

4 ways Wissahickon Valley Park makes Philly more resilient against climate change
Environment

Whale tangled in fishing debris freed in Sydney Harbour

Whale tangled in fishing debris freed in Sydney Harbour

Whale tangled in fishing debris freed in Sydney Harbour
Environment|News|World

Climate change, security take top billing as Pacific Island leaders prepare to meet

Climate change and security will dominate discussions at next week's meeting of Pacific Islands leaders in Tonga as China and the United States jostle for influence in

Climate change, security take top billing as Pacific Island leaders prepare to meet
Environment|Science

Iceland sees string of volcanic eruptions

Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula has seen a string of volcanic eruptions since 2021 when geological systems dormant for around 800 years became active again.

Iceland sees string of volcanic eruptions
Environment

Sea lions take over California beach

Hundreds of California sea lions have taken over San Carlos Beach in Monterey, California, prompting local officials to close the area to people.

Sea lions take over California beach
Environment|Europe

Iceland volcano erupts, spewing lava fountains

A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted on Thursday, the meteorological office said, spraying red-hot lava and smoke in its sixth outbreak since December.

Iceland volcano erupts, spewing lava fountains
Environment|Lifestyle

'We caught 27 rats': Why summer heat waves can lead to a rise in rodents

'We caught 27 rats': Why summer heat waves can lead to a rise in rodents

'We caught 27 rats': Why summer heat waves can lead to a rise in rodents
Environment|World

Tropical Storm Hone forms in the central Pacific Ocean, Gilma still a Category 3 hurricane

Forecasters say Tropical Storm Hone has formed in the central Pacific Ocean

Tropical Storm Hone forms in the central Pacific Ocean, Gilma still a Category 3 hurricane
Asia|Environment|News|World

Floods kill more than 30, impact millions in Bangladesh and northeast India

Floods kill more than 30, impact millions in Bangladesh and northeast India

Floods kill more than 30, impact millions in Bangladesh and northeast India
Business|Environment

Chile's Codelco could face $8 million fine for tailings dam violations

Chile's environmental regulator on Thursday said it filed two charges against state copper giant Codelco over the management of its Talabre tailings dam at its Ministro Hales

Chile's Codelco could face $8 million fine for tailings dam violations
Environment|Science|World

1,500 policies to fix global warming were implemented in 41 countries. Here are the ones that worked best

1,500 policies to fix global warming were implemented in 41 countries. Here are the ones that worked best

1,500 policies to fix global warming were implemented in 41 countries. Here are the ones that worked best
Environment|News|Science

What has worked to fight climate change? Policies where someone pays for polluting, study finds

To figure out what really works when nations try to fight climate change, researchers looked at 1,500 ways countries have tried to curb heat-trapping gases

What has worked to fight climate change? Policies where someone pays for polluting, study finds
Environment|News

Greek-flagged oil tanker poses ‘environmental hazard’ after attack in Red Sea

Greek-flagged oil tanker poses ‘environmental hazard’ after attack in Red Sea

Greek-flagged oil tanker poses ‘environmental hazard’ after attack in Red Sea
Environment|News

Blackouts in extreme weather drive demand for cleaner backup power

In many communities people turn to diesel or gasoline generators for temporary power when extreme weather brings power outages

Blackouts in extreme weather drive demand for cleaner backup power

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