Today: July 27, 2024
Today: July 27, 2024

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Americas|Environment

Brazil judge blocks paving of highway through heart of Amazon rainforest

A Brazilian judge on Thursday issued an injunction to stop the paving of a highway through the center of the Amazon rainforest, amid fears the roadway would boost

Brazil judge blocks paving of highway through heart of Amazon rainforest
Environment|Technology

Company says manufacturing problem was behind wind turbine blade breaking off Nantucket Island

The maker of a massive wind turbine blade that broke apart off Nantucket Island says a manufacturing problem was responsible

Company says manufacturing problem was behind wind turbine blade breaking off Nantucket Island
Business|Economy|Environment|News

Bayer's Monsanto to pay $160 million to resolve Seattle's PCB contamination lawsuit

Monsanto will pay $160 million to settle a lawsuit by the city of Seattle that accused the unit of Germany's Bayer of polluting the city's drainage system and the local

Bayer's Monsanto to pay $160 million to resolve Seattle's PCB contamination lawsuit
Business|Economy|Environment

Brazil government mulls 'tougher measures and sanctions' on Vale, minister says

Brazil's government could apply "tougher measures and sanctions" on Vale to combat the mining giant's "arrogant" stance towards the country, Mines and

Brazil government mulls 'tougher measures and sanctions' on Vale, minister says
Economy|Environment|News

CenterPoint Energy officials apologize after lengthy Houston power outages from Hurricane Beryl

CenterPoint Energy officials apologize after lengthy Houston power outages from Hurricane Beryl

CenterPoint Energy officials apologize after lengthy Houston power outages from Hurricane Beryl
Environment|News

Man started California wildfire by pushing burning car into gully, prosecutor says

A man was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of starting a wildfire that forced thousands to flee their homes in a fast-moving blaze that is the largest in California so far

Man started California wildfire by pushing burning car into gully, prosecutor says
Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion

Gov. Gavin Newsom issues executive order for removal of homeless encampments in California

Gov. Gavin Newsom issues executive order for removal of homeless encampments in California

Gov. Gavin Newsom issues executive order for removal of homeless encampments in California
Arts|Environment|Europe

UK climate duo who threw soup at Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' found guilty of criminal damage

Two climate protesters from Just Stop Oil who threw tinned soup at Vincent van Gogh's "Sunflowers" painting in London's National Gallery in 2022 were on Thursday found guilty of

UK climate duo who threw soup at Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' found guilty of criminal damage
Environment

Timelapse footage shows wildfire exploding in size in California

California’s Park Fire exploded to 45,549 acres – growing 7 times larger in just over four hours and forced mandatory evacuations in Butte County.

Timelapse footage shows wildfire exploding in size in California
Environment|News

Lightning and a burning car pushed into a gully are blamed for wildfires scorching the West

Wildfires are continuing to scorch the West, and authorities say one major blaze started with a burning car being pushed into a gully

Lightning and a burning car pushed into a gully are blamed for wildfires scorching the West
Environment|News

Devastating wildfire burns down part of western Canadian tourist town

A raging wildfire has devastated the western Canadian tourist town of Jasper, potentially destroying up to 50% of structures, and firefighters were

Devastating wildfire burns down part of western Canadian tourist town
Asia|Environment

Floods inundate Philippine capital, oil tanker sinks as deadly typhoon prompts calls for climate action

Floods inundate Philippine capital, oil tanker sinks as deadly typhoon prompts calls for climate action

Floods inundate Philippine capital, oil tanker sinks as deadly typhoon prompts calls for climate action
Africa|Environment|News

Death toll from Ethiopia landslides could jump to 500, UN says

The death toll from landslides in Ethiopia earlier this week has risen to 257 and is expected to almost double, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian

Death toll from Ethiopia landslides could jump to 500, UN says
Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Booties. Indoor dog parks. And following the vet's orders. How to keep pets cool this summer

As much of the world swelters, it’s not just people who need help with the dog days of summer

Booties. Indoor dog parks. And following the vet's orders. How to keep pets cool this summer
Environment|Europe

Frankfurt airport suspends flights after climate protesters block runways

Frankfurt airport suspends flights after climate protesters block runways

Frankfurt airport suspends flights after climate protesters block runways
Africa|Economy|Environment|News

South Africa's climate action too slow to meet its bold pledges, says report

South Africa, the world's 14th biggest carbon emitter, has made strong commitments to climate action but is moving too slowly to wean itself off coal and roll out

South Africa's climate action too slow to meet its bold pledges, says report
Environment|Europe|Travel

270 flights canceled in Frankfurt as environmental activists target airports across Europe

A total of 270 flights were canceled at Germany's busiest airports after environmental activists launched a coordinated effort to disrupt air travel across Europe at the height of the summer vacation season to highlight the threat posed by climate change

270 flights canceled in Frankfurt as environmental activists target airports across Europe
Environment|News

Man accused of starting California’s Park Fire is arrested as Oregon battles massive blaze

Man accused of starting California’s Park Fire is arrested as Oregon battles massive blaze

Man accused of starting California’s Park Fire is arrested as Oregon battles massive blaze
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

This oil capital wants to be a hub for climate tech

This oil capital wants to be a hub for climate tech

This oil capital wants to be a hub for climate tech
Environment|Health|Travel

Belgian tourist suffers 3rd-degree burns to his feet while walking in Death Valley as temperatures exceed 120 degrees

Belgian tourist suffers 3rd-degree burns to his feet while walking in Death Valley as temperatures exceed 120 degrees

Belgian tourist suffers 3rd-degree burns to his feet while walking in Death Valley as temperatures exceed 120 degrees
Environment|Science

UN asks nations to better prepare, cool the vulnerable as 'extreme heat epidemic' breaks records

The United Nations is calling for a flurry of efforts to reduce the human toll from soaring and searing temperatures in what it calls an extreme heat epidemic

UN asks nations to better prepare, cool the vulnerable as 'extreme heat epidemic' breaks records
Environment|Health|Science

How does extreme heat affect medicines and those taking them?

The world just experienced the hottest day on record and prolonged heat waves have become more common due to climate change, conditions that can alter medications and their

How does extreme heat affect medicines and those taking them?
Asia|Environment

Philippine oil tanker sinks in Manila Bay, raising fears of a possible major spill near the capital

A Philippine oil tanker has sunk in Manila Bay after encountering huge waves

Philippine oil tanker sinks in Manila Bay, raising fears of a possible major spill near the capital
Business|Economy|Environment

Wind farms' benefits to communities can be slow or complex, leading to opposition and misinformation

Complex and confusing taxation systems make it easier for wind’s opponents, some citing misinformation, to say that wind has fallen short of its promises

Wind farms' benefits to communities can be slow or complex, leading to opposition and misinformation
Africa|Economy|Environment

Africa's demand for cooling systems is expanding. But regulating the industry is a struggle

Due to warmer temperatures and increasing urbanization, the market for cooling systems is expanding in Africa

Africa's demand for cooling systems is expanding. But regulating the industry is a struggle

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