Colorado Foothills Brush Piles Await Burning Amid Record-Low Snowpack
Thousands of brush piles in Colorado's foothills remain unburned due to a record-low snowpack, delaying fire mitigation efforts.
Climate Change
Trump Opts for Fossil Fuel Push in State of the Union, Avoids Climate Talk
President Donald Trump avoided mentioning 'climate change' during his State of the Union address, instead promoting his fossil fuel agenda and criticizing Biden's environmental policies.
Trump’s Energy Plan: Pushing Oil, Shifting Costs to Data Centers
President Donald Trump unveiled a new plan during his State of the Union address to shield residents from rising electricity costs by pushing major tech companies to produce their own power.
UK Government Faces Criticism Over Housing Rules Favoring Builders Over Climate Goals
The UK government has been accused of yielding to housebuilder lobbying in proposed changes to housing regulations that could stifle efforts to build low-carbon homes.
US Northeast Storm Brings Blizzard Warnings, Threatens 35 Million
A powerful winter storm with heavy snow and 70mph winds is threatening the northeastern United States, impacting over 35 million people and triggering widespread disruptions.
South Florida Temperatures Dip to 30s as Cold Advisory Remains in Effect
South Florida residents braced for cold weather on Tuesday as temperatures dropped into the low 30s and high 40s, with a cold advisory in effect for inland areas of Broward and Miami-Dade counties.
Yorkshire Water Fined £733,333 for Three Sewage Pollution Incidents in Chesterfield
Yorkshire Water has been fined £733,333 for three sewage pollution incidents that contaminated a stream near Chesterfield, killing fish and insects and affecting water quality for over half a mile.
US Supreme Court to Weigh Climate Accountability Case Involving Suncor and ExxonMobil
The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a landmark climate accountability case involving Suncor Energy USA and ExxonMobil, potentially reshaping the landscape of climate litigation in the US.
British Explorer Completes Quest to Reach Earth’s Most Remote Points
British explorer Chris Brown has completed his yearslong mission to visit the Earth's 'poles of inaccessibility'—the most remote spots on each continent.
Blizzard Warning Issued for NH Coast as Nor’easter Looms
A blizzard warning covers New Hampshire's coastline from Sunday evening through late Monday night, with heavy snow and winds gusting to 45 mph expected. The National Weather Service forecasts 4 to 12 inches of snow across southern New Hampshire as the nor'easter peaks Monday.
Cape Town Baboon Troops Face Relocation Amid Human Conflicts
Authorities in Cape Town plan to relocate two chacma baboon troops from Simon's Town to a sanctuary later this year after repeated incursions into homes caused property damage and injuries. The proposal has sparked legal challenges from animal rights activists who favor ranger patrols with paintball deterrents.
Dubai RTA Awards Hessa Street Phase II Contract as Phase I Nears Finish
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority awarded a contract for Phase II of the Hessa Street Development project Tuesday. The work targets the busy corridor between Al Khail Road and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road.
Diesel spill in River Dochart disrupts Killin water for days
Residents in Killin, Perthshire, face several days without reliable tap water after diesel spilled into the River Dochart from a failed fuel theft at a local petrol station. Scottish Water shut down the nearby treatment plant and is delivering bottled water for a second day.
US Energy Secretary Wright Demands IEA Drop Net Zero Goals or Lose Membership
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright issued an ultimatum to the International Energy Agency, demanding it abandon net zero emissions goals or face the loss of the United States as a member. The threat came as European nations at the agency's Paris meeting reaffirmed their push for cleaner fuels.
Horsey Beach Ranks 13th in Europe on Tripadvisor’s 2026 List
Horsey Beach in Norfolk has landed at No. 13 on Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice Best of the Best beaches for Europe in 2026. The ranking beats white-sand spots in Ibiza, Rhodes and Sardinia.