Experts warn of the detrimental effects on public health and the environment A recent study conducted by environmental scientists has uncovered a concerning trend - a significant rise in air pollution levels in urban areas across the country. ...
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Breaking News: New Study Reveals Alarming Increase in Air Pollution Levels
Experts Warn of Health Risks as Pollution Reaches Dangerous Levels A recent study conducted by environmental scientists has revealed a concerning trend in air pollution levels in major cities around the world. ...
Earthquake of 4.6 Magnitude Strikes Pakistan
Breaking News: Tremors Felt in Pakistan and Surrounding Regions An earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale has struck Pakistan, causing tremors and panic among residents. The seismic activity was felt in various parts of the country, including Jammu and Kashmir. ...
New Study Reveals Impact of Climate Change on Global Wildlife
Researchers Warn of Dire Consequences for Biodiversity A recent study published in the has shed light on the devastating effects of climate change on global wildlife populations. Researchers warn that without immediate action, we could be facing a mass extinction event unlike anything seen before. ...
Breaking News: New Study Reveals Impact of Climate Change on Wildlife
Research Shows Drastic Decline in Biodiversity Due to Global Warming A recent study conducted by scientists at the University of Environmental Sciences has unveiled alarming findings regarding the impact of climate change on wildlife populations. ...
Colorado Avalanche Victim Rescued After Being Buried Under Snow
A Colorado avalanche victim was seen being dug out from underneath the snow in a dramatic rescue captured on video. The individual – who escaped only with minor injuries – spent more than an hour beneath the snow at Vail Pass following the incident Monday afternoon, according to the Summit County Sheriff's Office. ...
Strong Winds Expected in New Jersey
A wind advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 2:41 a.m. in effect until 6 p.m. for Sussex, Warren, Morris, Hunterdon, Somerset, Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer, Salem, Gloucester, Camden, Burlington, Ocean, Cumberland, Atlantic and Cape May counties. The weather service comments, "West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph." ...
Severe Weather Causes Widespread Damage Across Multiple States
Downed trees cover the roadway toward South Jefferson Street from severe weather in downtown Tuscumbia, Ala., Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025.(Dan Busey/The TimesDaily via AP) Every spillway is open at Wilson Dam in Florence, Ala., Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. (Dan Busey/The TimesDaily via AP) ...
Strong Wind Advisory Issued for Cayuga and Oswego Counties
Strong Wind Advisory Issued for Cayuga and Oswego Counties On Sunday at 3:03 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a wind advisory valid from 7 p.m. until Monday 6 p.m. for Cayuga and Oswego counties. The weather service describes, "West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected." ...
Evacuation Warnings Issued in Los Angeles County Over Mudslide Risk
Residents in portions of Los Angeles County have been issued evacuation warnings beginning on Thursday morning due to the risk of mudslides. Newsweek reached out to the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LAFD) via email for comment. ...
Earthquake in Caribbean Sea Triggers Tsunami Warning
An earthquake of magnitude 7.6 rattled the Caribbean Sea on Saturday evening (local time), US monitoring agencies said. The quake struck north of Honduras, about 130 miles (209 kilometres) off the coast of the Cayman Islands. The temblor struck at a shallow depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), the US Geological Survey said. ...
Powerful 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Caribbean Sea
MEXICO CITY -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 shook the Caribbean Sea southwest of Cayman Islands on Saturday, according to the United States Geological Survey. ...
Spike in Seismic Activity Prompts Precautions on Greek Island of Santorini
SANTORINI – Schools were closed and emergency crews deployed on the volcanic Greek island of Santorini on Monday after a spike in seismic activity raised concerns about a potentially powerful earthquake. ...
Historic Initiative to Reintroduce Spix’s Macaws to Brazil
Declared extinct in the wild in 2000, Spix’s macaws (Cyanopsitta spixii) are now at the heart of a historic initiative to reintroduce them to their native habitat. Greens Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre (GZRRC), an affiliate of Vantara, has partnered with the Association for the Conservation of Threatened Parrots (ACTP) to spearhead this mission. ...
Dolphins Put on a Show in Carmel Bay
A miles-long cluster of dolphins has been filmed leaping and gliding across Carmel Bay off the central coast of California, forming an unusual "super pod" of more than 1,500 of the marine creatures. ...
Study finds industrial contamination harms fish-eating birds in Michigan
Fish-eating gulls and terns nesting on Michigan shoreline areas known to have longstanding industrial contamination reproduce less, have fewer chicks that survive and develop more deformities than those on nonpolluted shorelines, a decadelong field study by Calvin University researchers found. ...
Rainfall Boosts Risk of Mudflows in Southern California Burn Areas
LOS ANGELES (AP) — More rain fell Monday on parts of Southern California after causing mudflows over the weekend, helping firefighters but boosting the risk of toxic ash runoff in areas scorched by Los Angeles-area wildfires. ...
'Man-Eater' Tiger Found Dead in Kerala's Wayanad
A ‘man-eater’ tiger that killed a woman when she had gone to collect coffee beans in a forest-fringed estate two days ago was found dead in Kerala’s high-range district of Wayanad in the early hours of Monday, forest officials said. ...
The Annual Dolphin Census Underway in Bhitarkanika National Park, Odisha
The eagerly awaited dolphin census has commenced today in the serene waters of notable Bhitarkanika and Gahirmatha in the coastal Kendrapara district of Odisha. ...
Rainfall in Southern California Aids Firefighters, Raises Concerns
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After weeks of windy and dry weather, rain has fallen in parched Southern California and is expected to aid firefighters who are mopping up multiple wildfires. But potentially heavy downpours on charred hillsides could bring new troubles such as toxic ash runoff. ...
Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Alger and Luce Counties
On Saturday at 3:07 a.m. EST a winter weather advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid from 7 p.m. EST until Sunday 7 a.m. EST for Alger and Luce counties. ...
Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Oswego County
On Thursday at 2:41 a.m. a winter weather advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid from 10 p.m. until Saturday 1 a.m. for Oswego County. The weather service adds, "TOTAL snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches will be possible through the three periods." ...
Wildfire Erupts North of Los Angeles, Forcing Thousands to Flee
A new wildfire erupted north of Los Angeles on Wednesday, spreading rapidly and forcing thousands to flee their homes. The blaze, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions, has already consumed 5,000 acres (2,000 hectares) near Castaic Lake, just 35 miles from downtown Los Angeles. Wildfire Flames Spread Rapidly Amid Dry Winds ...
Strong Winds Cause Hughes Fire in Los Angeles County
Strong winds have caused another wildfire in Los Angeles County following the devastation wrought by fires in Pacific Palisades and Altadena. ...
New wildfire in southern California forces tens of thousands to evacuate
A new wildfire called the Hughes Fire broke out in northwest Los Angeles County on Wednesday. It quickly scorched more than 5,000 acres of land in a few hours and forced some highway closures. Meanwhile, two other major fires in the area continue to burn. ...