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Bangladesh deluge kills 44; a million stranded
Heavy monsoon rains in southeastern Bangladesh have caused floods and landslides, killing at least 44 people and affecting over one million residents across seven districts,…
Quakes death toll hits 4,118 in Venezuela
Twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela’s coastal state of La Guaira on June 24, resulting in 4,118 deaths and over 16,700 injuries while…
Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire in Spain
Firefighters made progress in containing a deadly wildfire near Sierra de Los Filabres in Almeria, Spain, which has killed at least 12 people and forced…
How a small building survived Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes
A three-story apartment building in La Guaira, Venezuela, built two decades ago by Elias Eduardo Chayeb and his father, withstood two strong earthquakes measuring 7.2…
Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in China
Typhoon Bavi struck Zhejiang province in eastern China on July 12, bringing heavy rain and strong winds following recent storms in the region. Authorities are…
Two Million Flee as Typhoon Bavi Lashes China, Taiwan, and Japan Islands
Nearly two million people were evacuated across China, Taiwan, Japan, and the Philippines as Typhoon Bavi approached, causing widespread disruptions, power outages, and fatalities, particularly…
Cambodia plans tiger reintroduction amid local concerns
Cambodia plans to reintroduce tigers from India into the Cardamom Mountains, where the species has been extinct for over a decade. The effort aims to…
Paris landmarks shutter early as quarter of France swelters under heatwave
Paris landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower and major museums, closed early over the weekend as a widespread heatwave triggered the highest-level heat alerts across much…
Myanmar hit with deadly monsoon floods
Heavy monsoon rains have caused severe flooding in Myanmar’s Rakhine and Chin states, resulting in at least three deaths and widespread submersion of homes and…
At Least 23 Still Missing in Fatal Spain Wildfire
A wildfire in Los Gallardos, Andalusia, has killed at least 12 people and displaced over 1,400 residents as firefighters battle to control the rapidly spreading…
2026 Sets New Record for 35C Days in UK Heatwave
The UK has experienced its hottest heatwave on record in 2026, with temperatures hitting 35 degrees Celsius or higher on six days and causing multiple…
Summer Gardening Tasks and Wildlife Observations
Gardeners are advised to continue summer maintenance tasks such as deadheading roses, sowing vegetable seeds, managing compost, and monitoring for pests like potato blight to…
Gardening Tips to Help Plants Survive Heatwaves
Rising summer heatwaves are causing increased water stress for gardeners, making regular and efficient watering essential, especially for young plants and crops. Experts emphasize strategies…
UK expats cheat death as deadly Spanish fires rage
Wildfires in southern Spain’s Costa Almeria region have killed at least 12 people, including four British expatriates, and left 23 missing as the blaze consumes…
Campaign Seeks Legal Duty For Drivers to Report Cat Collisions
A campaign in the UK is pushing for a legal requirement that drivers stop and report collisions involving cats, a rule currently applied only to…
Britons Flee Wildfires in South-East Spain
Wildfires in south-east Spain have destroyed over 6,600 hectares and caused multiple fatalities, including likely British nationals, while prompting large-scale evacuations amid extreme heat. Simultaneously,…
Goldfinches Bring Summer Sunshine to Gardens
Goldfinches have become increasingly common in suburban gardens, with their population growing by 148% over the past 30 years largely due to supplementary feeding. However,…
Government set to accept climate committee heatwave advice
Firefighters in England are battling multiple wildfires amid a severe heatwave, with significant blazes ongoing in Derbyshire and the South Downs National Park while authorities…
The Climate Emergency and Legal Obligations for Environmental Protection
The UK is experiencing a severe marine heatwave with sea temperatures up to five degrees Celsius above normal, threatening marine ecosystems and prompting water use…
Beaver colony in Ealing helps prevent flooding
A colony of beavers reintroduced to Ealing in 2023 has built dams and created a lake that has reduced flooding near Greenford railway station for…
The Future of Canada’s Only Olive Farm Will Be Decided at Auction
Sheri Braun has put Canada’s only commercial olive farm on Salt Spring Island up for auction following the death of her husband and co-founder George…
Alberta tornadoes spur evacuations, three hospitalized
Two tornadoes struck central Alberta on Wednesday evening, causing injuries to five people, significant damage at Dillberry Lake Provincial Park, and the evacuation of campers…
Indigenous-led Rights of Nature Movement Calls for Responsibility Alongside Rights
Indigenous communities across Canada are leading efforts to legally recognize the Rights of Nature while emphasizing collective responsibilities to protect and nurture ecosystems. Their approach…
B.C. fire complex grows, destroys buildings and triggers wave of evacuation alerts
A wildfire near Boston Bar, British Columbia, has grown to nearly 200 square kilometres, destroying structures including those at the Blue Lake Resort and triggering…
Deep-sea mining threatens mollusks holding promise for science, Red List shows
The International Union for Conservation of Nature reports that over 60 percent of mollusk species living in deep-sea hydrothermal vents are at increased risk of…
Indonesia rolls out palm-oil diesel blend
Indonesia has launched a new biodiesel program using a 50 percent palm oil blend (B50) to curb reliance on imported fuels amid rising global oil…
Forecast Now Predicts Historic El Niño
NOAA has increased the probability that the current El Niño will become one of the strongest on record, with an 81% chance of intensifying by…
Western Europe Saw Hottest June on Record, EU Scientists Say
Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record, with an average temperature of 69.3 degrees Fahrenheit and a severe heat wave causing power outages and…
How to Beat the Plague of Flying Ants
Rising summer temperatures have triggered the seasonal swarming of flying ants, reproductive members of black garden ant colonies seeking to mate and start new nests.…
Cancer-link chemicals found in Scots water
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency detected polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in 89% of surface water and 57% of groundwater sites tested across Scotland last year. These…