Borneo Villagers Struggle For Water As El Niño Fuels Peatland Fires
Indonesia’s Forestry Ministry recorded more than 202,000 hectares of burned land between January and July.
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Watch: Left With Nothing: Hurricane Polo's Floods Force Northern Mexican Families From Homes
Hundreds of residents remain displaced, with their homes severely damaged or destroyed, while at least 13 municipalities continue to struggle against lingering floodwaters.
The State Behind The Recycling Bin
What is new is the doctrine that recycling should be pursued as a general social objective even when recovery costs more than it yields. That doctrine was institutionalized through government.
Arctic Permafrost Is Leaking Heat-Trapping Gases Into The Atmosphere
As permafrost melts, stored carbon can be released into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide and methane, potentially adding to human-caused warming.
As Iowa Cancer Rates Rise, New Ad Links Democrat To Water Pollution
In a new campaign ad, Iowa Republican gubernatorial nominee Zach Lahn links his Democrat opponent, Rob Sand, to Iowa water pollution.
Ten Commandments, Deportations, And Gun Rights: Supreme Court Choosing America’s Next Legal Battles
The high court hears arguments in only about 1% of the cases that are filed each term.
Alito Steps Aside In Supreme Court Climate Showdown After Left-Wing Groups Question His Energy Investments
This comes after left-leaning advocacy groups in May called for the Senate Judiciary Committee to investigate Alito’s investments in oil and gas companies.
Watch: Busan Authorities Fail To Guide Trapped Shark Out Of South Korean Canal
The large marine predator, which has unexpectedly drawn hundreds of thousands of spectators to the city's North Port canal, repeatedly evaded rescue vessels and slipped past containment efforts.
Watch: Bangkok Airport Hit By Severe Flooding, Luggage Piles Up
The Royal Thai Air Force has deployed 69 ground personnel to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport to help clear a massive backlog of passenger luggage.
Watch: Singapore Air Quality Plunges To Unhealthy Levels As Indonesian Wildfires Rage
Prevailing winds carried transboundary smog across the island, pushing pollutant indices into ranges that pose health risks to residents and reducing visibility across the skyline.
Wildfires And Collectivism: Why They Are Related
To answer these questions we need to look at them calmly, which is difficult when you are talking about something that can take everything from you, something that causes such strong emotions in everyone.
Watch: Mexican Fishing Villages Prepare For Hurricane Polo Amid Rising Flood Concerns
Emergency preparations rushed forward as forecasters warned of potential flash floods and mudslides across the region.
Watch: Bangkok Faces Persistent Flooding Following Days Of Heavy Rains
Despite the challenging conditions, citizens navigated the submerged paths to purchase food and household necessities.
California’s New Tire Rule Will Result In Higher Costs And More Highway Deaths
In a recent ruling, the California Energy Commission has laid down new rules about replacement tires that California residents are allowed to buy after 2029.
Watch: After Hurricane Polo, Mexican Coastal Communities Begin Cleanup
The powerful storm lashed the coastline with torrential downpours and towering waves, triggering localized flooding and temporarily cutting off power to several vulnerable beachside communities.
Nepal Calls Recent Floods A Global Warning On Climate Change
The United States announced $31 million in recovery assistance, while Nepal requested $20 million from the UN’s Loss and Damage fund. Britain has also pledged support.