Climate and environment
When a hurricane threatens, these tips can help you prepare
HOUSTON — HOUSTON (AP) — Hurricane season can be stressful for anyone in the potential path of a hurricane, as ...
China’s rare golden monkeys debut at European zoos, a possible successor to ‘panda diplomacy’
With their distinctive shaggy orange manes, pale blue faces and thick fur covering their arms and legs, it is difficult ...
Tests show highest levels of forever chemicals in those living near New Mexico plume
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — It's a name many people have a hard time pronouncing, but these synthetic chemicals are used ...
Flights canceled and a ‘mega strike’ disrupted as dangerous winds hit New Zealand
WELLINGTON, New Zealand – WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Areas of New Zealand were hit by dangerous winds for second ...
For pregnant people, extreme heat comes with extra risks
Doctors have long known that heat puts stress on the heart, kidneys and other organs. These risks are compounded for ...
UN chief defends science and weather forecasting as Trump threatens both
GENEVA — GENEVA (AP) – United Nations The chief gave a strong defense of science and meteorology on Wednesday, praising ...
States say new FEMA rules, grant delays put disaster response at risk
Government officials on the front lines of disaster preparedness and emergency response say deep cuts to federal security grants, limits ...
Indonesia finds traces of radioactive element at clove farm
JAKARTA, Indonesia. JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia found traces of radioactive cesium-137 at a clove plantation during a search for ...
Arctic seals and more than half of bird species are in trouble on latest list of threatened species
Arctic seals are heading towards extinction due to climate change, and more than half of the world's bird species are ...
In Kenya, a search for links between a changing climate and mental health
Kilifi, Kenya – KILIFI, Kenya (AP) — The daily grind of putting food on the table is causing stress for ...
