Natural disasters

December 29, 2020

A strong earthquake hit central Croatia on Tuesday, causing major damage to homes and other buildings in a town southeast of the capital. A girl was killed in the quake and a man and a boy were pulled out alive from a car buried in rubble and sent to a hospital.

Science & Technology

Cassidy from space: 'Looking down at Earth, it's just this blue ball of peace'

The World

December 24, 2020

After returning to his native United States during the pandemic, an International Space Station astronaut reflects on his NASA journey, international geopolitics and climate science.

The Big Fix

‘Connecting with God by caring for the environment’: Franciscan monk in Kenya shares Christmas message

The World

December 24, 2020

Pope Francis's teachings about the moral urgency of the climate crisis are being spread from the Vatican all around the world by the Global Catholic Climate Movement.

Climate Change

Five years into Paris agreement, net-zero pledges are boosting optimism

The World

December 10, 2020

Climate negotiators are still considering how best to drastically cut carbon emissions to meet the ambitious targets of the landmark accord, a half-decade on.

The Big Fix

In the face of climate change, children must build resilience to cope with PTSD

The World

December 03, 2020

Two hurricanes hit Central America back-to-back in November. Watching as your neighborhood gets ripped apart is a risk for developing depression and anxiety among young people.

Top of The World

US looks to ease travel ban on Europe; UK plans 'Christmas bubble'; Central America hurricane damage persists

The World

November 25, 2020

The Trump administration is currently considering a plan to lift US travel restrictions on visitors from 28 European countries and Brazil. The four countries of the UK have agreed to relax coronavirus restrictions for Christmas. And, in Central America, millions of people remain severely affected by a one-two punch of tropical cyclones.

Top of The World

Coronavirus case totals surge with colder temperatures; More foreign leaders call President-elect Biden; Typhoon Vamco strikes the Philippines

The World

November 12, 2020

The number of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations continues to soar in the US, Europe and elsewhere, with death tolls expected to rise quickly as well. And, the leaders of Japan, South Korea and Australia had their first calls with US President-elect Joe Biden, reaffirming close relations. Also, the second typhoon in a week in a half has struck the Philippines.

Climate Change

Wildfire shuts down major US transportation corridor, signaling yet more climate disruption

Living on Earth

October 23, 2020

I-70 is the only major interstate highway that runs over the continental divide in Colorado. Earlier this summer, it was closed for two weeks following the Grizzly Creek Fire in Glenwood Canyon. It’s just one example of emerging transportation challenges linked to climate disruption.

2020 US presidential election

Explainer: Biden clashes with Trump in tale of two climate narratives

The World

September 25, 2020

Though the presidential contenders disagree on many issues, perhaps none is as stark as their fundamental divergence on the issue of global warming and how to reverse ecological doom.

Environment

Brazil’s wetlands ravaged by out-of-control wildfires

The World

September 22, 2020

Over 7 million acres of the Pantanal has gone up in smoke — roughly 50% more than all of the land that has burned so far along the entire US West Coast.

Natural disasters

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits Croatia

Cassidy from space: 'Looking down at Earth, it's just this blue ball of peace'

‘Connecting with God by caring for the environment’: Franciscan monk in Kenya shares Christmas message

Five years into Paris agreement, net-zero pledges are boosting optimism

In the face of climate change, children must build resilience to cope with PTSD

US looks to ease travel ban on Europe; UK plans 'Christmas bubble'; Central America hurricane damage persists

Coronavirus case totals surge with colder temperatures; More foreign leaders call President-elect Biden; Typhoon Vamco strikes the Philippines

Wildfire shuts down major US transportation corridor, signaling yet more climate disruption

Explainer: Biden clashes with Trump in tale of two climate narratives

Brazil’s wetlands ravaged by out-of-control wildfires

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