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Early in January, California was hit with winter storms that caused devastating flooding in many parts of the state. At least 14 people were killed and thousands were forced to flee their homes. At one point approximately 90 percent of Californians — some 34 million people — were living in

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...

Battered by Intense Heat and Drought, China’s Sichuan Province Warns of ‘Particularly Severe’ Electricity
Since mid-June, large parts of China have been experiencing extreme weather in the form of unprecedented...

Dead Fish Fill Oder River, Prompting Germany and Poland to Investigate Source of Possible Contamination
Since last month, thousands of dead fish have been found in the Oder river in Poland, covering portions...