As Typhoon Saudel nears Taiwan, the island braces for torrential rains that will likely exacerbate already severe flooding from a […]
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Taiwan braces for Typhoon Saudel as torrential rains lash southern regions
Wildfires Are Turning Forests in the American West Into Shrubland
Towering woodlands in the West are being permanently replaced by tracts of spiky shrubs. Conditions “just aren’t normal anymore,” one […]
European wildfires expose hidden threat of buried WWI, WWII bombs and mines
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U.S. Cuts Colorado River Water for Arizona, California and Nevada
Arizona’s share of the river will shrink by a third, likely increasing reliance on groundwater and raising pressure on agriculture.
U.K. to Test Whether Tweaks to Trans-Atlantic Flight Paths Affect Global Warming
Hundreds of aircraft traversing the North Atlantic will be asked to adjust their altitude in an effort to reduce heat-trapping […]
How Trump Is Trying to Crush California’s Climate Policies
At least a half-dozen federal agencies have taken action against the state that has long led the nation in environmental […]
Environmentalists Sue to Halt First Sale of Seabed-Mining Rights
The suit claims the U.S. decision to allow mining for minerals in American waters didn’t consider the potential harm to […]
Court Blocks Road Through Izembek National Wildlife Refuge
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration broke the law when it approved a deal to allow a road […]
Lake Powell Hits Lowest Level On Record As Water Crisis Continues
Levels in Lakes Mead and Powell have not been so low since 1957, underscoring a water crisis that plagues seven […]