Japan rocked by ‘aftershock’ from devastating 9.0-magnitude quake that hit in 2011
A powerful earthquake that hit Japan on Saturday was an aftershock of the devastating 9.0 magnitude quake that struck the same area almost 10 years ago…
Dizzying pace of Biden’s climate action sounds death knell for era of denialism
For a landmark moment in the global effort to stave off catastrophic climate change, Joe Biden’s “climate day” at the White House was rather low-key…
The world’s largest wetlands are on fire. That’s a disaster for all of us
South America’s Pantanal region has been hit by the worst wildfires in decades. The blazes have already consumed about 28% of the vast floodplain that stretches across parts of Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay. They are still not completely under control.
New Atlantic marine sanctuary will be one of world’s largest
The waters around one of the world’s most remote inhabited islands, in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean, are set to become the fourth largest completely protected marine area in the world, and the largest in the Atlantic.
Hurricane season: Record number of named Atlantic storms
This year’s Atlantic hurricane season has broken the record for the number of named storms, the US National Hurricane Center says.
Oil spill cleanup continues along Delaware, Maryland coast
Crews are continuing a cleanup operation from an oil spill that affected a significant stretch of coastline in Delaware and Maryland.
Tracing the source of illicit sand–can it be done?
If you’ve visited the beach recently, you might think sand is ubiquitous. But in construction uses, the perfect sand and gravel is not always an easy resource to come by.
Indian artist portrays unknown presidential decision in sand
enowned Indian sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik on Friday created a work of art depicting the current uncertainty over the winner in the race to the White House.
Philippines: Artificial white sandy beach could spell eco disaster
An artificial beach strip in Manila Bay has environmentalists up in arms. Scientists warn its dolomite sand could harm people’s health and marine wildlife.