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.
Climate & Environment
Colombian Wetlands Turn to Death Zone as Oil Leaks and Gangs Displace Fishing Communities
Standing in a canoe armed with a machete, Yuly Velásquez battles oil sludge in Barrancabermeja, Colombia, where manatees and jaguars once thrived, now poisoned by refinery leaks and armed gangs.
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.
Mayo Councillor Details Lough Carra’s Decline from Farm Pollution
Lough Carra in County Mayo has suffered a sharp ecological decline over 35 years due to agricultural runoff, including a single 1993 incident dumping the equivalent of six tonnes of effluent into the lake, a longtime local fisherman and councillor said.
WSJ Review Challenges ‘Powerful Primate’ Author’s Dire Energy Warnings
A Wall Street Journal review disputes claims in Roland Ennos's new book 'The Powerful Primate' that humanity's energy use spells environmental catastrophe. The critique argues progress in clean energy and falling pollution levels offer a brighter outlook.
Canine Distemper Virus Kills 72 Tigers at Thailand’s Tiger Kingdom
A canine distemper virus combined with bacterial respiratory infections has killed 72 tigers at Tiger Kingdom, a private animal park in northern Thailand's Chiang Mai province. Authorities confirmed the outbreak through testing announced on February 20.