Two groundbreaking studies published in Nature Climate Change have sent a stark warning: the world is likely to have already breached the 1.5-degree Celsius warming limit set by the Paris Climate Agreement. This alarming conclusion suggests that global efforts to...
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Paris Climate Goal in Jeopardy: Scientists Warn of Irreversible Warming
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World’s Largest Coral Discovered in the Southwest Pacific, Visible from Space
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92 People Still Missing in North Carolina After Hurricane Helene, Governor Says
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Hurricane Milton’s Rapid Intensification Sparks Debate on Need for a Category 6
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Hurricane Milton Intensifies to Category 5, Evacuations Underway Across Florida
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Hurricane Milton Set to Strengthen, Florida Prepares for Landfall
Hurricane Milton, currently gathering strength in the Gulf of Mexico, is expected to intensify into a hurricane as it moves toward Florida. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has warned that Milton could become a major hurricane, threatening Florida's west coast just...
Will Global Warming Bring Hurricanes to Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire?
The islands of Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire (commonly known as the ABC islands) have historically enjoyed relative safety from hurricanes due to their location just outside the traditional Hurricane Belt. However, with the effects of global warming becoming...
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In the 2023 and 2024 hurricane seasons, meteorologists have observed a noticeable shift in the tracks of hurricanes. Instead of moving westward into the Caribbean, many storms have taken a more northerly route, heading into the open Atlantic. While this shift may seem...
Hurricane Helene: Asheville Faces Growing Crisis as 600 Remain Missing, 162 Dead Across Six States
AMnews Online — The aftermath of Hurricane Helene continues to devastate communities across the southeastern United States, with the death toll now reaching 130 and hundreds still missing. In Asheville, North Carolina, the situation remains particularly dire, as...
Climate Change Shifts Alpine Borders: Switzerland and Italy Make Adjustments
Switzerland and Italy are adjusting their shared Alpine border near the iconic Matterhorn peak, as climate change accelerates the melting of glaciers that historically defined the frontier between the two nations. The shift in the glacial landscape has necessitated...
Severe Drought in Brazil’s Amazon Disrupts Lives and Economy
A severe drought across Brazil's Amazon rainforest is drastically affecting the lives of residents, especially in towns like Manacapuru, near the state capital of Manaus. Record-low water levels in the upper stretches of the Amazon River, including its tributary the...
California and Nevada Wildfires Force Evacuations Amid Record Heat Warnings
Wildfires raging across California and Nevada have triggered mandatory evacuations, threatening thousands of homes and residents as forecasters warn of record-breaking heat in the West. Currently, 14 active wildfires are burning across California, including the...
Oceanographers Discover Massive Underwater Mountain Taller Than Mount Olympus
A team of oceanographers, led by the Schmidt Ocean Institute, has discovered a colossal underwater mountain in the Pacific Ocean, about 900 miles (1,448 kilometers) off the coast of Chile. Standing at an impressive 1.9 miles (3,109 meters) tall, the newly mapped...
Tap Water in Spanish Tourist Towns Becomes Undrinkable Amid Severe Drought
In parts of Spain's Costa Blanca, including the town of Teulada-Moraira, the tap water has become so salty that it is now undrinkable. This crisis, stemming from severe and prolonged drought, has left residents and tourists scrambling for alternative sources of...
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Fear of U.S. Action Drives Hamas to Offer Deal in Gaza Conflict
Amid growing fear of a stronger American response and increasing global pressure, Hamas has offered to release 10 living hostages along with the remains of 18 others in exchange for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. The offer came as part of Hamas’s response to a...
Elon Musk Distances Himself from Trump Amid Growing Tensions and Business Setbacks
In a surprising political shift, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is stepping back from his once high-profile alliance with Donald Trump, signaling a rift between two of the most influential figures in American conservatism. Once a prominent supporter and informal...