Nature and Environment

Rare Alerts For Rumbling Volcanoes Issued In Eastern Caribbean

The most recent warning was issued late Tuesday for La Soufriere volcano in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
By Danica Coto, AP

Powerful Earthquake Strikes Croatia, Causing Widespread Damage

“This is like Hiroshima - half of the city no longer exists,” the mayor of the hard-hit town of Petrinja said.
By Sasa Kavic, AP

This Christmas, Iguanas, Not Snow, Are Falling In Florida

Iguanas living in South Florida trees often become immobile in chilly weather, causing them to drop to the ground when the thermometer plummets.
By AP

Kilauea Volcano Erupts On Hawaii's Big Island

An earthquake hit after the volcano eruption but no significant damage is expected.
By AP

Monarch Butterfly Waitlisted For Endangered Species Act Protections

The beloved pollinator is "a candidate" for threatened or endangered status, but feds said it's behind other species waiting for the designation.
By John Flesher, AP

Time To Declare 'Climate Emergency,' Urges U.N. Chief

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on every country to declare a “climate emergency.”
By Matthew Green, Kate Abnett, Reuters

Humpback Whale Spotted Surfacing In ... New York Harbor?

A massive tourist was spotted frolicking near landmarks like the Statue of Liberty.
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Heat Waves Kill More People Than Any Other Weather Disaster. These Cities Have A Plan.

Climate change is making cities unlivable for millions. Surviving rising temperatures means tackling inequality and rethinking who cities are really for.
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When Climate Disaster Strikes, It's Renewable Energy That Keeps The Lights On

Solar and wind are more reliable in catastrophes –– and we need them to slow the worsening climate crisis.
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'World's Loneliest Elephant' Kaavan Starts Trip To Cambodia Sanctuary

Kaavan's rescue from a derelict Pakistani zoo was assisted by American singer and actress Cher.
By AP