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Wildfire threatens structures in Payson

A wildfire dubbed the Peteetneet Fire threatened structures nearby in Payson after starting on Sunday near Nebo Loop…

Hawaii declares state of emergency as Hurricane Lowell approaches islands

Storm, which may make impact as soon as Monday, is third system in weeks to threaten state during hurricane season…

New report flags widespread failures in Canadian universities’ antisemitism response

The initial launch features a pilot assessment covering four universities where students have reported particularly…

Motorcycle rider dies in crash during Broad Fire backup

A motorcycle rider died Saturday night after a crash near Morgan while traffic was already backed up due to a wildfire.

Top marks for the Bayeux tapestry | Brief letters

Rate that art | Panic buying | Rich pickings | JD Vance’s antichrist | Autumn’s arrival A five-star review of the…

The Guardian view on extreme heat: its scale should be a wake-up call to us all | Editorial

With thousands dead across Europe this summer, it’s time to recognise heatwaves as the major natural disasters they are…

Hurricane Lowell makes final turn toward Hawaii as islands brace for impacts

Biopsies, aerial drills and a personal pizza: a day in the life of a shark scientist

Jasmin Graham, a shark scientist and science communicator, also makes time in her day to practice her hobbies and play…

Hurricane Marie sparks mass flooding in Seal Beach in California on Labor Day weekend

Powerful swells from Hurricane Marie are flooding beaches, trapping vehicles and prompting water rescues along the…

Flood risk Sunday with wet and cooler Labor Day ahead

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Happy Sunday, Utah! Moisture will increase Sunday with flood alerts in effect for a decent…

Volcanic eruption halts flights at Jakarta and seven other Indonesian airports

Ash cloud from Anak Krakatau affects hundreds of flights and some school and fishing activities Indonesia halted…

Europe’s summer from hell seems over – but is it really?

Europe has just endured record heat, drought, wildfires, and floods. Scientists say climate change is raising the odds…

The Bombs, the Billionaires, and the Flames That Connect Us All

On August 26, ice and rock tore loose in the Himalayas and sent water and stone through the Trishuli valley. By week’s…

Hurricane Lowell remains powerful Category 4 as Hawaii braces for possible impacts

Hawaii has declared a state of emergency as Category 4 Hurricane Lowell approaches the western islands — the third…

Voices: Anti-vaxxers have a limited memory, but I know the constant fear of living through an epidemic

“Some of us remember when childhood diseases spread through neighborhoods like wildfire through fields of dry weeds,”…

How Hurricane Marie could impact Labor Day weekend plans in Utah

With heavy rain and storms expected Sunday, forecasters are advising Utahns to avoid some hiking areas this Labor Day…

Wind Power Has Benefitted North Dakota. So Why Have Residents Soured on It?

This story was originally published by Canary Media and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration.…

Bummer Time

If you thought this summer felt a little bit off, you’re not alone.

Air conditioners are our best bet in the fight against extreme heat – whether we like it or not

Global AC demand will inevitably accelerate as the world continues to warm amid the climate crisis The greenest…

COP31 preparations bring climate action, investment into focus

Türkiye brings together public institutions, financial organizations, international bodies, the private sector,…

Farmed salmon may not be as nutritious as it once was, new research suggests

The shift in the fish’s diet is having significant downstream impacts on the environment and climate.

In 2020, CalGuard crews rescued 242 people trapped by California's Creek Fire

California National Guard crews performed a historic nighttime helicopter rescue during the Creek Fire. They saved 242…

Farmers Are Going Broke Amid Rising Gas Prices, While the Ag Secretary Profits Off Them

As farmers grapple with soaring diesel and fertilizer prices and the Department of Agriculture yanks support for…

Trump Torches Barack Obama and Climate Alarmism as a ‘Big Hoax’ [WATCH]

How climate change and food insecurity could fuel future conflicts

Climate change, conflict, and trade tensions are putting pressure on the global food system. New research suggests the…

Litter pick collects 50 bags of rubbish from river

A litter picking group gathers every month to remove rubbish from the River Wear in Durham.

How the hair of a museum bear is helping tackle wildlife crime

Hayden Leigh, a forensic science graduate, is studying the hair of Boris the bear.

Hurricane Lowell remains powerful Category 4 as Hawaii braces for possible impacts

RSPB marks 50 years at wildlife-rich reserve

Reserve manager Helen Deavin says the site helps rare species not just survive, but thrive.

Cold comfort: Japan’s Hokkaido battles cockroach surge amid global warming

In all his five decades of living in Hokkaido, Makoto Watanabe cannot recall ever being confronted by a cockroach. But…

‘Caught in a trap’: The most expensive regions for insurance on Australia’s east coast revealed

Climate disasters are driving a growing crisis of risk, but home owners are finding that disaster-proofing homes won’t…

El Niño-fuelled wildfires destroy precious Indonesian forests – in pictures

Indonesian authorities intensify operations as fires continue to burn across Sumatra and Kalimantan, with haze…

What to know about Hurricane Lowell and Hurricane Marie

Hurricane Lowell and Tropical Storm Karina are not forecasted to make landfall but are bringing high surf impacts to…

Hurricane Lowell threatens Hawaii amid stormy Labor Day weekend weather

Hurricane Lowell is building up about 600 miles off Honolulu, Hawaii. Andrew Kozak has the weather.

California vs UCLA sellout matchup brings another sour reminder for USC attendance struggles

As UCLA and California are set to renew a former Pac-12 rivalry on Saturday night at California Memorial Stadium in a…