ENVIRONMENT
Residents of Northwest Pakistan Town ‘Surprised’ By Levees Breach Due to Flooding
On August 31, residents of a northern Pakistan town recounted the destruction left after nearby levees...
Fist-sized Hailstones Batter Spain: Eyewitness Reports
Videos posted on Spanish social media on Tuesday, Aug. 30 showed an outstretched hand holding giant hailstones...
Flood Waters in Mississippi Submerge Roads and Fields
Mississippi's Pearl River is expected to crest on Monday (August 29) at 35.5 feet (10.82 meters), at...
Russia Burning Off Massive Amounts of Natural Gas Believed to Originally Be Destined for Germany
As Germany grapples with an energy crisis — due in large part to the country’s desire to curb its dependence...
Over 1,000 Killed by Heavy Flooding in Pakistan, 30 Million People Affected
Hundreds of Pakistanis were airlifted out of flood-ravaged regions on Sunday, Aug. 28 as the military...
Antarctic Houseflies? Potential Threat of Invasive Species in the South Pole
The South Pole may be home to endearing survivors like penguins and seals, but one hardly expects to...
Global Warming May Not Be Our Fault
Since pre-industrial times, the environment has undergone rapid changes that are often attributed to...
Giant Panda Qin Qin Gives Birth to Twins Amid Continuing Efforts to Save the Species
On Aug. 23, twin pandas were born at a breeding center in southwestern China — welcome news for the rare...
Earth’s Major Rivers Are Drying Up Due to Historic Drought and Soaring Temperatures
Due to historic drought impacting numerous regions around the globe, the world’s major rivers are drying...
