The Rising Environmental Toll Of China’s Offshore Island Grab
To stake its claim in the strategic South China Sea, China is building airstrips, ports, and other facilities on disputed islands and reefs. Scientists say the activities are destroying key coral reef ecosystems and will heighten the risks of a fisheries collapse in the region.
Rare Hurricane Hits Bermuda
Hurricane Nicole roared across Bermuda on Thursday, pummeling the resort island with winds up to 115 mph