climate change
Fires, then floods: How much can a koala bear?
World
January 17, 2020
Fires, then floods: How much can a koala bear?
A week ago, koalas at an Australian wildlife park were in the path of raging bushfires. On Friday, they were…
Experts say Med Sea altered by Suez Canal’s invasive species
Science
January 16, 2020
Experts say Med Sea altered by Suez Canal’s invasive species
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — As Egypt marks the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Suez Canal, marine biologists…
Oceans were hottest on record in 2019
Environment
January 14, 2020
Oceans were hottest on record in 2019
The world’s oceans were the hottest in recorded history in 2019, scientists said on Tuesday, as manmade emissions warmed seas…
New climate models suggest Paris goals may be out of reach
World
January 14, 2020
New climate models suggest Paris goals may be out of reach
New climate models show carbon dioxide is a more potent greenhouse gas than previously understood, a finding that could push…
Australian ‘megablaze’ brought under control
World
January 13, 2020
Australian ‘megablaze’ brought under control
Exhausted firefighters said they had finally brought Australia’s largest “megablaze” under control Monday, as wet weather promised to deliver much-needed…
Australia fires ‘long way from over’ but rain brings relief
World
January 11, 2020
Australia fires ‘long way from over’ but rain brings relief
Massive bushfires in southeastern Australia still have a “long way to go”, authorities have warned, even as colder conditions brought…
Climate at mercy of politics in 2020, experts warn
World
January 11, 2020
Climate at mercy of politics in 2020, experts warn
2020 is the most crucial year yet for humanity’s plan to dodge the bullet of catastrophic global warming, experts said…
Australians leave homes as heat, winds escalate fire danger
World
January 10, 2020
Australians leave homes as heat, winds escalate fire danger
EDEN, Australia (AP) — Thousands of people fled their homes and helicopters dropped supplies to towns at risk of nearby…
World’s largest volunteer force fights Australia’s wildfires
World
January 9, 2020
World’s largest volunteer force fights Australia’s wildfires
TOMERONG, Australia (AP) — The wildfire was behaving erratically last week, and Doug Schutz and his team needed to make…
Pope warns of risks from US-Iran tensions in policy speech
World
January 9, 2020
Pope warns of risks from US-Iran tensions in policy speech
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis warned on Thursday that increasing tensions between the U.S. and Iran are setting the…