Orange County blaze forces thousands to flee as winds spread flames
Rapid Santa Ana winds turn a hillside spark into a 570‑acre fire, destroying homes and forcing thousands from Orange County.
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Climate change
The hidden green potential of centuries-old concrete
Ancient Roman mortar inspires a new wave of greener, self‑healing concrete that could slash emissions and power cities.
Arctic ice melt opens a new shortcut for global trade
Rising Arctic waters promise a faster trade route, but also a new battleground for superpowers.
Towns from Long Beach to Ensenada flood after Rachel’s remnants
Remnants of Rachel turned coastal streets into rivers and battered homes from Long Beach to Ensenada.
Long Beach battered by storm, California readies flood defenses
Tropical Storm Rachel drenches Long Beach, forces evacuations and triggers a statewide push for flood protection as an intense El Niño looms.
Zavodovski Island loses half a million chinstrap penguins
Half a million chinstrap penguins have vanished from the world’s biggest colony, signaling a climate‑driven upheaval in Antarctica.
Court debates oil companies’ liability for climate damage in Colorado case
The Supreme Court launches its new term with a heated debate over whether cities can sue oil firms for climate harms, a…
Heat alerts hit 35 million Californians as October temperatures soar
California battles an unprecedented October heat wave, with millions under alerts and new workplace safety rules.
Renters storm preparation
Learn how to prepare for storms as a renter with a minimalist approach
CAFE rules trimmed as White House promises lower car prices
The Trump administration lowered the required yearly fuel‑efficiency gain for new vehicles to 1%, promising cheaper cars but sparking criticism from climate…
Severe nor’easter forces event cancellations and emergency orders across the Northeast
A massive nor'easter erupts on the East Coast, dumping inches of rain, whipping up 60‑mph winds and forcing the shutdown of concerts,…
World watches UN leadership race amid conflict, climate crisis and US veto
The UN's next leader must navigate wars, a looming climate breakdown and a US veto, while scientists warn planetary limits are already…
Record-breaking 4,100-km journey reveals wild-dog connectivity
Three sibling wild dogs covered more than 4,100 km in Zambia, proving long‑distance movement is still possible but perilous.
Record number of bear attacks in Colorado as wildlife seeks food in homes
Colorado is experiencing a record number of bear attacks as drought conditions drive wildlife into residential areas in search of food.
North Carolina Reaches $590 Million Agreement with Chemical Companies Over PFAS Contamination
North Carolina has reached a landmark $590 million settlement with Chemours, DuPont, and Corteva to address PFAS pollution from the Fayetteville Works…
Chinese scientists uncover world-class deep-sea mineral deposit in the Pacific
Chinese scientists have made a remarkable discovery of a vast underwater mineral deposit rich in gold and silver in the western Pacific.