Environment

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Why Russian Mega Quake Caused Limited Tsunami Damage

A magnitude 8.8 earthquake hit eastern Russia at 11:25 local time (00:25 BST) makes it one of the strongest ever recorde...

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New Deep Ocean Life Discovered in Pacific Trenches

A pioneering expedition has discovered huge communities of bizarre and extreme marine life thriving in the dark ocean de...

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Why Filipino Couples Marry in Flooded Churches

Jamaica Aguilar looked every bit the classic bride as she walked down the aisle of Barasoain Church, north of Manila. Cl...

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Kashmir's Heatwave Threatens Farms and Lives

Farmers and residents in Indian-administered Kashmir are grappling with a severe heatwave that has brought record-breaki...

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17 Dead in South Korea Floods and Landslides

At least 17 people have died and 11 remain missing in South Korea following days of heavy rain that triggered devastatin...

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Afghan Taxi Drivers Battle Heat with DIY Coolers

As the mercury climbs above 40°C (104°F) in the dusty, southern Afghan city, many of the cars' air-condition...

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Global Drought Crisis Pushing Millions Toward Starvation

Droughts from South America to southern Africa are drying up reservoirs and contributing to crop failures, escalating vi...

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Europe Scorched by Record-Breaking 46°C Heatwave

A powerful heat wave is baking large portions of Europe, breaking longstanding temperature records, triggering health al...

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Ancient Humans Adapted to Harsh Environments Before Migration

Long before our species ever spread around the globe, Homo sapiens not only invented complex language, the ability to cr...

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Exmouth project teaches 1,000 children seaside safety and care

A project based in Exmouth hopes to educate more than 1,000 schoolchildren on the dangers of water at the coast this yea...

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Scotland to export waste as landfill ban begins

Scotland is about to ban most black bag waste from landfill from December 31st. Such as biodegradable solid municipal wa...

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Saharan Dust and Canadian Wildfire Smoke May Collide

Parts of the central and eastern United States should expect air quality to deteriorate this week as smoke from wid...

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Why India's Cities Flood Every Monsoon—and How It Can Be Prevented

Each year, the monsoon rains make some of India's largest cities unliveable, sweeping away lives and laying bare th...

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Storms and Heavy Rain Disrupt Major Indian Cities

Severe weather is taking a heavy toll on several parts of India as heavy rains and strong storms wreak havoc on the...

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Record Floods in NSW Leave Two Dead, Two Missing

Heavy rains and flooding in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) have killed two people - with two others ...

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Ice Sheets Face Dire Outlook, Threatening Global Coastlines

The largest ice sheets on the planet, in Greenland and Antarctica, are on track for eventual meltdown, raising the ...