Europe space chief warns over political wavering on climate
By Tim Hepher PARIS Europe's top space official has urged wavering politicians not to abandon European leadership in
2023-08-16 13:54
News outlets went all in on Maui fire coverage. But did they miss a key part of the story?
Thousands of heat records broken. Oceans at hot tub levels. Mass coral bleaching. Extraordinary wildfires. Earth's hottest month on record.
2023-08-16 10:53
Judge sides with 16 activists in Montana climate case
They alleged the state’s pro-fossil fuel policies violated their right to a healthy environment.
2023-08-15 05:46
Hawaii wildfires: 'Directed energy weapons' and other false claims go viral
Rumours that the disaster was orchestrated by elites with a laser have been seen by millions.
2023-08-15 05:17
Montana judge hands historic win to young plaintiffs in climate change case
By Clark Mindock Montana is violating the rights of young people with policies that prohibit the state from
2023-08-15 02:51
Should world leaders start talking to the Taliban?
Whether world leaders should engage with the Taliban government is complicated, writes Lyse Doucet.
2023-08-14 15:53
China floods: The families torn apart by 'huge, furious waves'
Survivors recall seeing their relatives disappear in muddy torrents spawned by incessant rains.
2023-08-12 07:58
What caused the Hawaii wildfires?
What sparked the fires is still a mystery, but a mix of wind and dry weather helped the flames spread.
2023-08-11 20:29
Why did the Maui fire spread so fast? Drought, nonnative species and climate change among possible reasons
Drought conditions are becoming more extreme and common in Hawaii and other Pacific islands.
2023-08-10 06:54
European bank stocks bounce as Italy softens windfall tax blow
Banking stocks in Italy and elsewhere in Europe rebounded Wednesday after the country watered down a plan to whack its banks with a surprise one-off 40% tax on their windfall profits.
2023-08-09 20:29
Biden tries to bolster his climate credentials as activists push for more urgency
President Joe Biden is traveling west this week on a mission to ramp up excitement for an agenda that -- so far -- is yielding little political upside.
2023-08-09 19:23
World Scout Jamboree: How troubles plagued South Korea's operation
Witnesses say the event was struck by bad weather but also plagued by mismanagement and safety risks.
2023-08-09 15:58