Tropical Storm Fausto to splash past Hawaii as Hurricane Genevieve sends swells to Mexico
Read full article: Tropical Storm Fausto to splash past Hawaii as Hurricane Genevieve sends swells to MexicoLarge waves are coming ashore in Hawaii thanks to Tropical Storm Fausto and in Mexico thanks to Hurricane Genevieve.
France orders 4,000 more evacuated as fires displace a third of a million across southwest Europe
Read full article: France orders 4,000 more evacuated as fires displace a third of a million across southwest EuropeFrench authorities have ordered nearly 4,000 more people to evacuate from Atlantic coast tourist sites because of wildfires.
French wildfire created a monster cloud, unleashing lightning that ignited more fires
Read full article: French wildfire created a monster cloud, unleashing lightning that ignited more firesA wildfire in southwest France grew so powerful that its towering smoke column became a thunderstorm, generating lightning that struck the ground and ignited new fires beyond the original blaze, French officials said.
Major Hurricane Genevieve roars in the Pacific as Fausto weakens to a tropical storm near Hawaii
Read full article: Major Hurricane Genevieve roars in the Pacific as Fausto weakens to a tropical storm near HawaiiMajor Hurricane Genevieve is roaring in the Pacific Ocean far from land while Tropical Storm Fausto increases impacts on Hawaii.
French president pledges support on visit to fire zone, vows: 'We will win this battle together'
Read full article: French president pledges support on visit to fire zone, vows: 'We will win this battle together'French President Emmanuel Macron has urged fire crews to āstay strongā as they battle to bring a monster wildfire under control, warning that the fight will take time.
As Indonesia cuts methane emissions, life atop a mountain of garbage begins to change
Read full article: As Indonesia cuts methane emissions, life atop a mountain of garbage begins to changeAt Indonesiaās largest landfill, Bantargebang, waste picker Nur Wencih fears a sweeping government crackdown on open dumping could threaten the livelihood that has supported her family for two decades.
Genevieve becomes a major Pacific hurricane off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast
Read full article: Genevieve becomes a major Pacific hurricane off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecastHurricane Genevieve has strengthened into a major Category 4 storm southwest of Mexico in the Pacific Ocean.
Sweltering heat wave grips central and southern US for a second straight day
Read full article: Sweltering heat wave grips central and southern US for a second straight dayA scorching heat wave continues across the central and southern United States, leaving at least 40 million people under extreme heat warnings.
As Trump boosts nuclear power, regulators seek to eliminate a longstanding radiation safety practice
Read full article: As Trump boosts nuclear power, regulators seek to eliminate a longstanding radiation safety practiceThe Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing to eliminate a foundational safety principle that has for 50 years minimized the radiation people in the United States are exposed to, and that has been adopted around the world.
Wildfires in France drive 250,000 people from their homes and creep toward wine city of Bordeaux
Read full article: Wildfires in France drive 250,000 people from their homes and creep toward wine city of BordeauxA raging wildfire in southwest France has forced the evacuation of 55,000 more people overnight.
Hurricane Genevieve moves through the Pacific off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast
Read full article: Hurricane Genevieve moves through the Pacific off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecastTropical Storm Genevieve has strengthened into a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico.
Whale 'supergroups' show numbers are rebounding from hunting. But Iran war holds dangers for them
Read full article: Whale 'supergroups' show numbers are rebounding from hunting. But Iran war holds dangers for themA renowned wildlife photographer says he and his wife documented the rare sight of around 300 humpback whales coming together off the coast of South Africa in what's known as a whale āsupergroup.ā.
Heat dome expands across the central United States, creating dangerous conditions for millions
Read full article: Heat dome expands across the central United States, creating dangerous conditions for millionsA heat dome is set to expand across much of the central United States, pushing temperatures above 100 degrees from Dallas to North Dakota.
France and Spain battle wildfires as more than 250,000 people are forced to flee homes
Read full article: France and Spain battle wildfires as more than 250,000 people are forced to flee homesFrance is using a massive cargo aircraft to dump flame retardants on a wildfire near the wine country city of Bordeaux.
Trump administration admits grants for clean energy were canceled based on politics
Read full article: Trump administration admits grants for clean energy were canceled based on politicsThe Trump administration has again acknowledged in court documents that it terminated $7.6 billion in grants for hundreds of clean energy projects ābased solely on the political identity of the grant recipientās state,ā in this case, 16 states that voted for Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.
A third death has been confirmed from catastrophic Texas floods, governor says
Read full article: A third death has been confirmed from catastrophic Texas floods, governor saysTexas Gov. Greg Abbott says a third person has been confirmed killed by catastrophic floods this month that prompted more than 500 rescues, damaged homes and businesses, and are still making some areas inaccessible.
Virginia study on groundwater, data centers calls for tighter water regulations
Read full article: Virginia study on groundwater, data centers calls for tighter water regulationsVirginia officials have released a scientific study on the state's groundwater supply and the possible impact of data centers after months of delays and mounting criticism.
More than 200,000 people flee raging wildfires in France and Spain, some escaping by boat
Read full article: More than 200,000 people flee raging wildfires in France and Spain, some escaping by boatMassive forest fires are raging out of control in southwestern France and central Spain, forcing authorities to evacuate around 200,000 people.
A model Indigenous territory in Brazil's Amazon seeks protection from criminal gangs
Read full article: A model Indigenous territory in Brazil's Amazon seeks protection from criminal gangsThe Ashaninka Indigenous people, who reclaimed their territory on the Brazil-Peru border decades ago, now face threats from gangs and drug traffickers.
Trump expands a voluntary pledge to protect consumers from high utility bills from AI data centers
Read full article: Trump expands a voluntary pledge to protect consumers from high utility bills from AI data centersPresident Donald Trump is having governors and electricity companies join a pledge aimed at shielding U.S. consumers from higher utility bills because data centers.
Tropical Storm Bertha weakens after bringing strong winds and heavy surf to Louisiana and Texas
Read full article: Tropical Storm Bertha weakens after bringing strong winds and heavy surf to Louisiana and TexasTropical Storm Bertha brought heavy surf and some flooding to southern Louisiana and Texas as it came ashore on the Gulf Coast before it was downgraded to a tropical depression.
Need backup power? Automakers want you to look no further than their vehicles in your driveway
Read full article: Need backup power? Automakers want you to look no further than their vehicles in your drivewayTexas resident Kenneth Kovar has a home energy setup from Ford, in which drivers of certain popular F-150 models can plug their vehicle directly into their electric meter to power their home during an outage.
Firefighters battle one of Spain's biggest-ever wildfires during heat wave across the Mediterranean
Read full article: Firefighters battle one of Spain's biggest-ever wildfires during heat wave across the MediterraneanFirefighters in central Spain are battling a massive wildfire in Guadalajara, which has burned over 32,000 hectares.
Conflicts and energy shocks threaten progress against global hunger, UN agency head warns
Read full article: Conflicts and energy shocks threaten progress against global hunger, UN agency head warnsConflicts and disruptions to global energy markets could push millions more people into hunger by driving up fuel, fertilizer and food costs.
Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to bring heavy rain, flooding along the Gulf Coast
Read full article: Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to bring heavy rain, flooding along the Gulf CoastTropical Storm Bertha is expected to weaken in the Gulf of Mexico as it chugs closer to the U.S. But forecasters say it still could bring coastal flooding and heavy rain from the Florida Panhandle to Louisiana.
Tropical Storm Bertha drifts toward land as Hurricane Fausto forms in the eastern Pacific
Read full article: Tropical Storm Bertha drifts toward land as Hurricane Fausto forms in the eastern PacificHurricane Fausto has formed in the eastern Pacific far from Mexicoās Baja California peninsula and poses no threat to land.
Oystercatchers, known for sharp bills and beady eyes, are making a comeback thanks to conservation
Read full article: Oystercatchers, known for sharp bills and beady eyes, are making a comeback thanks to conservationA shorebird known for its sharp, orange bill and beady eyes is making a comeback in North America thanks to a yearslong conservation effort.
5 family members found dead after flash flood in a scenic Utah canyon, authorities say
Read full article: 5 family members found dead after flash flood in a scenic Utah canyon, authorities sayFive members of a Utah family have died after a flash flood swept through canyons in southern Utah where they were on a day outing.
Thunderstorms will clear wildfire smoke from Northeast ahead of World Cup final, meteorologists say
Read full article: Thunderstorms will clear wildfire smoke from Northeast ahead of World Cup final, meteorologists sayMeteorologists say smoke from the Canadian wildfires that has engulfed the Northeast in haze is expected to mostly clear from the New Jersey area just in time for the World Cup final on Sunday, thanks to thunderstorms passing through the area.
US cancels automatic protections for imperiled animals as critics warn of extinctions
Read full article: US cancels automatic protections for imperiled animals as critics warn of extinctionsThe U.S. Interior Department has canceled a rule meant to protect plants and animals that are determined to be threatened with extinction.
Pirates-Guardians game postponed due to poor air quality caused by wildfire smoke
Read full article: Pirates-Guardians game postponed due to poor air quality caused by wildfire smokeFriday nightās game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cleveland Guardians was postponed due to air quality concerns because of wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota.
Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota pushes farther into the US and engulfs DC in haze
Read full article: Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota pushes farther into the US and engulfs DC in hazeMillions of people in the Great Lakes, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states are muddling through another day of unhealthy air from uncontrolled wildfires in Minnesota and Canada.
Texas floods have left high waters and a big cleanup job after hundreds of people are rescued
Read full article: Texas floods have left high waters and a big cleanup job after hundreds of people are rescuedFirst responders in storm-battered Texas are again rushing to people trapped in high waters after more heavy rain widened the danger from floods that have killed at least two people and left hundreds more in need of rescue.
Wildfire smoke kills tens of thousands of people a year. Here's how it attacks the body
Read full article: Wildfire smoke kills tens of thousands of people a year. Here's how it attacks the bodyWildfire smoke, which is increasing in the Northern Hemisphere as the climate warms, attacks nearly every system in the body.
Latin American governments prepare for El Nino as drought, floods and heat loom
Read full article: Latin American governments prepare for El Nino as drought, floods and heat loomGovernments across Latin America are stepping up preparations as El Nino strengthens across the Pacific, raising concerns about drought, extreme heat, flooding and wildfire risk.
Trump cites national security to stop offshore wind development. Here's what to know
Read full article: Trump cites national security to stop offshore wind development. Here's what to knowPresident Donald Trump's administration has worked to stop offshore wind development on the grounds itās a national security risk since late last year, halting work on major projects and buying back leases.
Texas flooding surges from huge rainstorms as rescuers pull people from rising waters
Read full article: Texas flooding surges from huge rainstorms as rescuers pull people from rising watersAuthorities in Texas have rescued hundreds of stranded drivers and people trapped in homes and at least two people have died due to catastrophic flooding.
More dangerous Texas floods expected after at least 2 killed and hundreds of people rescued in high water, governor says
Read full article: More dangerous Texas floods expected after at least 2 killed and hundreds of people rescued in high water, governor saysAuthorities in Texas have rescued hundreds of stranded drivers and people trapped in homes and at least two people have died due to catastrophic flooding.
Flooding forces evacuations in parts of South Texas as slow-moving storms swamp the region
Read full article: Flooding forces evacuations in parts of South Texas as slow-moving storms swamp the regionThe Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says more than 40 people have been rescued from high waters as heavy downpours drenching South Texas continue to raise the risk of flash flooding.
Heavy smoke from wildfires blankets the US Midwest and Northeast, prompting evacuations
Read full article: Heavy smoke from wildfires blankets the US Midwest and Northeast, prompting evacuationsThousands of visitors have been told to evacuate a remote Minnesota wilderness area because of wildfires sending heavy smoke across the U.S. Midwest and Northeast.
Texas is drenched by heavy rains as forecasters warn that more storms could bring dangerous floods
Read full article: Texas is drenched by heavy rains as forecasters warn that more storms could bring dangerous floodsHeavy downpours in South Texas washed out highways and stranded motorists Tuesday as forecasters warned that a threat of more severe weather could bring dangerous flooding to already drenched counties near the border with Mexico.
Busy wildfire season tests US fire bosses as they juggle resources to stay ahead
Read full article: Busy wildfire season tests US fire bosses as they juggle resources to stay aheadThe strategy calls for moving firefighters, engines and aircraft into areas where wildfire risk is high in hopes of catching flames before they make a catastrophic run.
Fire in Fontainebleau forest near Paris triggers evacuations; 10 still missing in Spanish wildfire
Read full article: Fire in Fontainebleau forest near Paris triggers evacuations; 10 still missing in Spanish wildfireA fire is raging in the historic Fontainebleau forest south of Paris, prompting evacuations and disrupting traffic.
Chinaās 'Green Great Wall' tames desert growth, but scientists warn the fight is not over
Read full article: Chinaās 'Green Great Wall' tames desert growth, but scientists warn the fight is not overFor half a century, workers in northern China have been using a technique called "straw checkerboards" to combat desertification.
Keystone Pipeline system's operator agrees to pay a $26.9M penalty over a major Kansas oil spill
Read full article: Keystone Pipeline system's operator agrees to pay a $26.9M penalty over a major Kansas oil spillA proposed legal settlement with the U.S. government would require the Keystone Pipeline systemās operator to pay a civil penalty of nearly $27 million over a major oil spill in Kansas in December 2022.
World Sailing measures the environmental impact of the sport's Olympic equipment for the first time
Read full article: World Sailing measures the environmental impact of the sport's Olympic equipment for the first timeThe governing body for sailing is looking at how the sportās Olympic-class equipment is made, used and discarded, to eventually make changes that will reduce its environmental impact.
Vietnam police detain captain after speedboat capsizing kills 15 Indian tourists
Read full article: Vietnam police detain captain after speedboat capsizing kills 15 Indian touristsVietnamese police have detained the captain of a speedboat that capsized off southern Vietnam, killing 15 Indian tourists.
Focus turns to building stronger institutions in Africa to speed shift to renewable energy
Read full article: Focus turns to building stronger institutions in Africa to speed shift to renewable energyAfricaās renewable energy transition is entering a new phase as the continent shifts from proving that clean energy works to building the institutions needed to deploy it at scale.
Dangerous heat wave threatens oppressive temperatures in much of the US
Read full article: Dangerous heat wave threatens oppressive temperatures in much of the USA widespread and dangerous heat wave is building across the U.S., with triple-digit highs expected in the Southwest and Great Plains this weekend.
Meteorologists warn week ahead in US will have dangerous temps: 'Heat is not to be played with'
Read full article: Meteorologists warn week ahead in US will have dangerous temps: 'Heat is not to be played with'Most of Americaās Lower 48 states are about to swelter under an unusually large, strong and long-lasting heat dome.
EPA promised a Make America Healthy Again agenda. It has yet to materialize, frustrating activists
Read full article: EPA promised a Make America Healthy Again agenda. It has yet to materialize, frustrating activistsAfter Make America Healthy Again activists drew up a petition to get him fired, Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin pledged to release a formal agenda of MAHA priorities his agency would pursue.
AP Exclusive: Inside Israel's push to clear sea munitions, part of global push to protect waters
Read full article: AP Exclusive: Inside Israel's push to clear sea munitions, part of global push to protect watersIsrael has launched a project aimed at clearing part of the seas to give beach space back to the population.
Prepared, not scared: Dedicated volunteers in Nashville relay calm, straight-talk info during storms
Read full article: Prepared, not scared: Dedicated volunteers in Nashville relay calm, straight-talk info during stormsWhen tornadoes threaten in Nashville, Tennessee, many people here turn to Nashville Severe Weather.
Trump pardons former Abramoff partner, 9 people convicted of violating vehicle emissions controls
Read full article: Trump pardons former Abramoff partner, 9 people convicted of violating vehicle emissions controlsPresident Donald Trump on Friday pardoned 11 people, including a former business partner of Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff and nine people identified by the White House as having helped people bypass emissions control systems on vehicles.
Wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structures
Read full article: Wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structuresA wildfire burning southwest of Denver forced the evacuation of thousands of residents and destroyed more than 160 structures as erratic winds pushed the blaze across two Colorado counties.
Trump hails US exceptionalism before veering into darkly political speech to usher in America 250
Read full article: Trump hails US exceptionalism before veering into darkly political speech to usher in America 250President Donald Trump has ushered in the 250th anniversary of American independence with soaring rhetoric about American exceptionalism before veering into a darkly political speech with warnings about communism.
This air conditioning strategy is the sweet spot for saving energy and money, experts say
Read full article: This air conditioning strategy is the sweet spot for saving energy and money, experts saySome of us have been told it's more energy-efficient and cost-effective to turn off our air conditioning when we leave home for work.
Finding freedom from the heat on July 4th will be a challenge in eastern US
Read full article: Finding freedom from the heat on July 4th will be a challenge in eastern USGaining freedom from the heat will be a challenge this Independence Day in the eastern U.S., and it's already starting ahead of the holiday weekend.
Albanian police use tear gas and pepper spray as Tirana protest turns violent
Read full article: Albanian police use tear gas and pepper spray as Tirana protest turns violentAlbanian police clashed with protesters in Tirana during a demonstration against government corruption and a luxury development linked to Jared Kushner, son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Sightings of humpback whales surge in Rio de Janeiro, fueling demand for whale-watching trips
Read full article: Sightings of humpback whales surge in Rio de Janeiro, fueling demand for whale-watching tripsHumpback whales are increasingly spotted off Rio de Janeiro as their population recovers from past commercial whaling.
Texas leads nation in proposed power plants for data centers, which would emit large amounts of greenhouse gases
Read full article: Texas leads nation in proposed power plants for data centers, which would emit large amounts of greenhouse gasesNearly half of the power plants planned to supply electricity for data centers would be in Texas. Experts warn they will emit significant pollution that could harm the health of communities nearby.
A marine heat wave caused seabird deaths off California. El Nino could worsen the die-off
Read full article: A marine heat wave caused seabird deaths off California. El Nino could worsen the die-offMany seabirds are starving to death as a marine heat wave lingers off California and fish seek deeper, cooler waters.
Trump administration seeks to stomp out all fires quickly, reviving policy that has been discredited
Read full article: Trump administration seeks to stomp out all fires quickly, reviving policy that has been discreditedThe deaths of three firefighters in Colorado are casting a spotlight on the Trump administrationās creation of a new federal fire agency and its revival of a previously discredited policy to stomp out all wildfires quickly.
Cypriot natural gas could start flowing from ExxonMobil's discoveries by 2033
Read full article: Cypriot natural gas could start flowing from ExxonMobil's discoveries by 2033Natural gas could start flowing from two undersea deposits ExxonMobil discovered off Cyprus by 2033, the company's Vice President of Global Exploration John Ardill said, helping to turn the east Mediterranean island nation into a new European energy hub.
Warming climate, pollution and unplanned growth push Kashmirās lakes toward disappearance
Read full article: Warming climate, pollution and unplanned growth push Kashmirās lakes toward disappearanceClimate-exacerbated heat increases and unpredictable rainfall combined with unplanned urban growth have resulted in nearly half the lakes in the mountainous, India-controlled Jammu and Kashmir region disappearing or becoming highly polluted in the last six decades.
Europe's record heat has overwhelmed Paris mortuaries and left families in distress
Read full article: Europe's record heat has overwhelmed Paris mortuaries and left families in distressA record-breaking heat wave has overwhelmed mortuaries in Paris, leaving funeral directors struggling to find space for bodies.
Central Europe sizzles as heat records are smashed in Switzerland, Denmark and Czech Republic
Read full article: Central Europe sizzles as heat records are smashed in Switzerland, Denmark and Czech RepublicA heat wave is hitting central and eastern Europe, with record temperatures in Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Denmark.