Early blast of heat and humidity leaves millions sweltering across the US
A blast of heat and humidity in the Midwest and Northeast days before the official start of summer has put a wet blanket on outdoor activities from festivals to sports camps as officials urge people to take precautions.
Australian opposition puts nation's first nuclear power plants in its energy plan ahead of elections
Australiaโs main opposition party says it plans to build Australiaโs first nuclear power plants as early as 2035, arguing the governmentโs policies for decarbonizing the economy with renewable energy will not work.
Severe weather forecast around US with high Southwest temperatures, Gulf rain and Rockies snow
Heat and cold extremes are expected in the U.S. Extreme weather that ranged from triple digit temperatures in the Southwest to unseasonable cold in the Pacific Northwest has been forecast over the U.S. into the early part of the week.
Singapore says dredger that hit tanker reported sudden loss of control, oil spill cleanup ongoing
Singapore authorities say a dredger boat reported a sudden loss in engine and steering control before it hit a cargo tanker last week, causing the oil spill that has blackened part of the city-islandโs southern shores.
Singapore rushes to clean-up oil slick after boat hits stationary fuel supply ship
An oil spill caused by a dredger boat hitting a stationary cargo tanker has blackened part of Singaporeโs southern coastline, including the popular resort island of Sentosa, and sparked concerns it may threaten marine wildlife as a clean-up operation was underway.
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.
Senate confirms new energy regulators, extending Biden's grip on panel that backs renewable energy
President Joe Bidenโs grip on a key federal energy commission will last beyond his first term, giving a boost to the Democratโs push for renewable energy regardless of the election results in November.
Community health centers' new crisis: The need for backup power
The humanitarian organization Direct Relief is helping community health centers across the United States install rooftop solar and battery storage systems as they confront more frequent power outages from extreme weather and fickle grid systems.
Massive chunk of Wyoming's Teton Pass crumbles; unclear how quickly the road can be rebuilt
A massive chunk of the meandering Teton Pass has collapsed, leaving a gaping dirt gash along the mountain pass that is a critical link between small eastern Idaho towns and the tourist destination of Jackson, Wyoming.
Real-world mileage standard for new vehicles rising to 38 mpg in 2031 under new Biden rule
New vehicles sold in the U.S. will have to average about 38 miles per gallon of gasoline in 2031 in real-world driving, up from about 29 mpg this year, under new federal rules unveiled Friday by the Biden administration.
Popular geothermal spa in Iceland reopens to tourists after nearby volcano stabilizes
The popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, one of Icelandโs biggest tourist attractions in the countryโs southwest, has reopened after authorities said a nearby volcano had stabilized after erupting four days earlier.
UN official highlights how better preparation has shrunk disaster deaths despite worsening climate
A top United Nations official says even though climate change makes disasters such as cyclones, floods and droughts more intense, more frequent and striking more places, fewer people are dying from those catastrophes globally.
Vermont becomes 1st state to enact law requiring oil companies pay for damage from climate change
Vermont has become the first state to enact a law requiring fossil fuel companies to pay a share of the damage caused by climate change after the state suffered catastrophic summer flooding and damage from other extreme weather.
Researchers find a tiny organism has the power to reduce a persistent greenhouse gas in farm fields
Thanks to heavy use of nitrogen fertilizer, tiny organisms that flourish in farm fields emit nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas that can warm the planet more than carbon dioxide and stay in the atmosphere for over a century.
Last year's deadly heat wave in metro Phoenix didn't discriminate
The victims of last summer's staggering 31-day streak of daily temperatures reaching 110 degrees Fahrenheit and over were old and young, male and female, homeless and well-to-do, Black, white, Hispanic, Asian American and Native American.
As Atlantic hurricane season begins, Florida community foundations prepare permanent disaster funds
As climate change makes storms more frequent and intense, Florida community foundations are looking for new ways to make sure they have resources on hand to support the public before, during and after a disaster.