ROME, June 29 – A relentless heatwave continued to grip large parts of southern and central Europe on Monday, pushing temperatures to dangerous levels across Italy and the Balkans while raising fresh concerns over wildfires, public health, and critical infrastructure. At the same time, millions of Americans were preparing for an intense stretch of hot … Read more
BERLIN/MILAN/LONDON, June 27 – Europe continued to battle one of its most intense early summer heatwaves on Saturday, as record breaking temperatures spread farther east, placing millions of people under dangerous heat alerts and putting increasing strain on transportation networks, power generation, healthcare services, and water supplies. From Germany and Denmark to the Czech Republic … Read more
HAWAII, March 22 – Hawaii is reeling after a powerful storm system unleashed torrential rains across the islands, triggering the worst flooding the state has experienced in more than 20 years. As of Sunday, emergency crews have rescued more than 230 people, while thousands of residents continue to face power outages and widespread damage. The … Read more
February 5 – Chronic exposure to smoke from wildfires is emerging as one of the most serious and underappreciated public health threats in the United States. A recent peer reviewed scientific study has found that long term exposure to pollution from wildfire smoke contributes to tens of thousands of deaths every year across the country, … Read more
NEW YORK, Jan 26 – A powerful winter storm sweeping across large parts of the United States has thrown travel plans into chaos, grounding thousands of flights, delaying many more, and disrupting road travel and power supplies. As freezing rain, heavy snowfall, and strong winds moved across key regions, airlines, airports, and federal agencies warned … Read more
US, Jan 24 – A powerful winter storm sweeping across the United States has forced widespread flight cancellations, prompted emergency declarations in 17 states, and placed more than 200 million people under severe weather alerts. Forecasts warn of heavy snow, freezing rain, dangerous ice accumulation, and plunging temperatures that could disrupt travel, strain power systems, … Read more
CALIFORNIA, Dec 25 – Christmas celebrations across California were overshadowed by relentless rainfall that swept through large parts of the state, triggering floods, evacuations, power outages, and deadly incidents. What began as steady rain quickly escalated into a powerful storm system that left highways submerged, neighborhoods threatened by mudslides, and emergency crews working through the … Read more
HAVANA, Oct 29 – Hurricane Melissa left a trail of destruction across the Caribbean, becoming the most powerful storm ever recorded to hit Jamaica before roaring into eastern Cuba. With winds initially reaching 185 miles per hour, the storm battered Jamaica with unprecedented force, tearing through homes, uprooting trees, and flooding entire communities. Although later … Read more
JULY 30 – A powerful earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale jolted Russia’s remote Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering significant tsunami waves that have since reached Hawaii and other regions across the Pacific. The massive quake, which struck early Wednesday, led to evacuation orders, structural damage, and widespread alarms throughout the Pacific Basin. The seismic event, … Read more
KERRVILLE, Texas, July 9 – In the wake of catastrophic flash floods that claimed at least 119 lives in central Texas on July 4, questions continue to mount about whether more could have been done to prevent such an immense loss of life. Despite growing criticism, local and state officials have remained largely defensive about … Read more