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On Wednesday, June 24, two powerful earthquakes struck northern Venezuela in rapid succession, causing widespread devastation, killing at least 164 people, and injuring hundreds more. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez publicly reported the casualty figures in a televised address on June 25, with the toll expected to rise due to ongoing
Xi Absent From G-20 Climate Talks; China Plans to Increase Short-term Coal Reliance While Sticking to
This year’s G-20 Summit held in Rome on Oct. 30 and Oct. 31 saw U.S. President Joe Biden criticize China...
Level 5 Atmospheric River Raises Threat of Devastating Flooding in Drought- and Wildfire-Stricken California
California is bracing for a potentially devastating weather event on Sunday, Oct. 24, which could bring...
Catastrophic Oil Spill off Southern California Coast
On Oct. 2 a broken pipeline, owned and operated by Amplify Energy Corp., is being blamed for a massive...
This Sea Creature Has a Surprisingly Simple Solution to One of the Ocean’s Greatest Threats: Microplastics
Plastic has been used en masse for less than a century, but has had a huge and lasting impact on our...
Hurricane Larry to Make a Direct Hit on Canadian Province of Newfoundland
Hurricane Larry, after forming off the coast of north Africa and meandering north for several days, is...
7.0-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Mexico as Rare Phenomena Lights up the Sky
At approximately 9:00 pm on Tuesday, Sept. 7 a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit southwestern Mexico near...
Flood Warnings in Central China, Subway Closes to Traffic as Heavy Rains Pelter Zhengzhou
Heavy rains hit various parts of central China’s Henan Province on Saturday, Aug. 29, prompting the local...
Ida Leaves 2 Million Without Power, Louisiana Governor Fears Death Toll Could Rise ‘A Lot More’
First responders worked urgently before sunrise Monday, Aug. 30, to rescue drivers trapped in cars during...
Ida Puts Post-Katrina New Orleans to the Test; NHC Warns Potentially Deadly Storm Surge Is Not Over
Hurricane Ida at present is not the fatal storm that some may have feared, but is still a force to be...