Typhoon Maysak kills two, prompts mass evacuations in southern China
The storm caused dam breaches, flooding and the evacuation of about 48,000 people in Guangxi province, while authorities raised emergency response levels.
Flash Flood Warnings Issued Across NYC, NJ and Long Island as Heavy Rain Persists
The tri-state area faces intense rain through Monday night, prompting flash-flood alerts and warnings of possible subway flooding.
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New Studies Highlight Accelerating Melt of Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier
Three recent video analyses summarize research indicating that the Thwaites Ice Shelf could disintegrate within a year, potentially speeding up glacier flow and raising sea-level concerns.
Super Typhoon Bavi Strikes Northern Mariana Islands with Winds Near 290 km/h
Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall on Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands, bringing sustained winds of about 290 km/h and gusts up to 350 km/h, prompting evacuations and shelter openings.
Delaware State Police Arrest Suspect in July 4 Shooting Near Arden Pizza Shop
Police say a suspect was taken into custody in connection with a shooting that occurred outside a pizza restaurant in Arden on July 4.
Washington D.C. experiences elevated fine particle pollution after Independence Day fireworks
Air quality monitors recorded a spike in PM2.5 levels following the Fourth of July fireworks, prompting a temporary "Code Purple" alert as the city also endures a heat advisory.
Study Finds China's Great Green Wall Trees Grow Faster Than Natural Forests
Research using satellite data shows that trees planted in China's Great Green Wall increase leaf area faster than natural forests, though their long-term carbon storage may be limited.
Chelan Hills Fire Expands to Up to 20,000 Acres, Evacuations Remain at Highest Level
The Chelan Hills Fire in Douglas County has grown to between 15,000 and 20,000 acres, prompting Level 3 evacuation orders and the opening of a shelter at Chelan Elementary School.
Colorado wildfire forces evacuation of over 2,000 residents
The Aspen Acres Fire, now covering 272 square kilometres, has destroyed more than 160 structures and prompted evacuations in Colorado City and nearby communities.
Scientists say recent Northeast heat wave would have been virtually impossible before industrial-era warming
A team of researchers found that the extreme heat and humidity experienced in the northeastern United States and eastern Canada this week would have been exceedingly unlikely in a pre-industrial climate, attributing the increased risk to human-driven greenhouse-gas emissions.
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Heatwave Threatens US Independence Day Festivities and World Cup Matches
A heat dome across the central and eastern United States, linked by researchers to climate change, is expected to create hazardous conditions for Fourth of July events and upcoming World Cup games.
Google and Amazon report rising emissions as AI workloads expand
Both companies' latest sustainability reports show carbon emissions increasing by double-digit percentages, driven largely by AI-related data center expansion and Scope 3 emissions.
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