Deadly Grand Canyon floods as tropical storm threatens Gulf Coast
A deadly flood disaster struck the Grand Canyon while tropical storm warnings were issued for Texas and Louisiana coasts, affecting multiple regions.
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Tropical Storm Edouard Warning Issued for Texas and Louisiana Coasts
Tropical Storm Edouard is expected to bring heavy rain, flooding, and gusty winds to Upper Texas and southwest Louisiana coasts, with tropical storm warnings issued for the region.
Nepal Seeks $5B in Climate Aid as UN Fund Faces Donor Shortfall
Nepal estimates climate-related disasters cost $5 billion and appeals to UN climate fund, but the program faces funding shortfalls due to reluctance from the US and other nations.
Nepal residents sift through flood debris as death toll exceeds 900
Residents in Nepal's Devighat are returning to flood-ravaged homes to salvage belongings from mud and debris, as over 900 deaths and 4,200 missing persons are reported across Nepal and Tibet.
La ciencia revela los umbrales exactos de CO2 que fragmentan el sueño profundo
Investigaciones recientes establecen umbrales precisos de CO2 que afectan el sueño profundo y rendimiento cognitivo. La ventilación beneficia el descanso, pero factores como contaminación exterior y ruido pueden neutralizar sus efectos.
China's Himalayan Defenses Fail Against Unexpected Disaster Cascade
Chinese border defenses upgraded after last year's glacial flood proved insufficient when a cascade of hazards struck the Nepal-China border crossing, overwhelming preparedness measures.
Caçadores registram tornado ao vivo em SC em feito inédito no Brasil
Caçadores de tornados registraram pela primeira vez um tornado ao vivo em Santa Catarina durante temporal com granizo que afetou o estado. Mais de quatro mil famílias precisaram de ajuda após os temporais intensos.
Extinction crises follow episodic patterns, not predictable countdown
Fossil records reveal extinction events killing 10% of species occur roughly every million years, while catastrophic 65% die-offs happen every 100 million years, but these are unpredictable episodic events rather than cyclical countdowns.
China warns of major glacier collapse as Tibet landslide death toll approaches 1,000
A catastrophic landslide in Tibet has killed nearly 1,000 people with 261 foreigners from 23 countries missing. Chinese authorities warn of imminent major glacier collapse risks in the Himalayan region.
Nepal and Tibet floods kill 900+, expose climate crisis vulnerability
Catastrophic flash floods in Nepal and Tibet triggered by glacier collapse have killed 903 people with over 4,000 missing. The disaster underscores accelerating climate risks facing the region as glaciers melt.
Flash flood kills one, leaves 15 missing in Grand Canyon
A major flash flood swept through Grand Canyon National Park on Saturday, killing one person and leaving 15 missing. Over 60 people were evacuated from Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch areas.
Coral reefs face irreversible decline as bleaching events double in frequency
Coral reefs are bleaching so frequently they cannot recover between events, with global coverage now at risk of irreversible decline according to a new monitoring report.
Ancient extinction blueprint repeating: Ocean warming and oxygen loss mirror 252M-year-old catastrophe
Scientists warn that current ocean warming and oxygen depletion mirror conditions from 252 million years ago when Siberian volcanic activity caused mass marine extinction.
Melting Himalayas: Nepal Disaster Signals Rising Glacial Flood Risk
Scientists investigate a disaster in Nepal linked to melting Himalayan glaciers, confirming that such catastrophic events are becoming more frequent due to climate change.
Himalayan Floods in Nepal Spark Climate Crisis Warnings
A major flood event struck Nepal's Rasuwa district on the China-Nepal border in August 2026, described as the country's deadliest Himalayan flood, with climate change and glacial melting cited as contributing factors.
One dead, 15 missing after flash flood sweeps through Grand Canyon
A flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon, killing at least one person and leaving approximately 15 others missing. Park officials launched search and rescue operations with dozens evacuated from the area.
Nepal flood death toll nears 1,000 as authorities struggle with body preservation
Devastating flash floods in Nepal's Himalayan region have killed at least 788 with 2,502 missing. Authorities struggle with body preservation and identification as temporary mass burials begin.
Nepal survivors sift through debris as death toll from glacier-triggered floods reaches 781
A glacier collapse in Nepal's Nuwakot district triggered devastating flash floods, killing at least 781 people with over 2,500 missing as survivors search through debris for belongings.
PH, Brunei formalize judicial cooperation pact on emerging legal challenges
The Philippines and Brunei Darussalam signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen judicial cooperation on cross-border legal issues including cybercrime, human trafficking, and climate justice.
Flash flood tears through Grand Canyon, 15 missing as infrastructure damaged
A powerful flash flood swept through Arizona's Grand Canyon on August 29, destroying infrastructure, damaging the park's water pipeline, and leaving approximately 15 people missing while 62 were evacuated.
Partly Cloudy Skies, Gusty Winds Mark End of Summer
Meteorologists forecast partially cloudy conditions with moderate southwest winds and temperatures between 19-25°C as summer ends in Latvia, with no precipitation expected in Riga.
Voss backs Carlton's finals credentials despite premiership odds
Former Carlton coach Michael Voss believes his successor Josh Fraser has the Blues positioned for a deep finals run despite acknowledging a premiership this year is unlikely. Carlton has won 11 of 14 matches under Fraser's leadership.
Flash Flood Sweeps Grand Canyon; 20+ Missing After Bright Angel Creek Surge
A flash flood struck Bright Angel Creek in Grand Canyon National Park on Saturday, sweeping away structures and leaving 20+ missing. Authorities evacuated 62 people from Phantom Ranch with more evacuations planned.
Nepal flood death toll mounts as district resorts to mass burials
A catastrophic flood in a Nepal district has resulted in significant loss of life, with bodies requiring mass burial trenches. The disaster represents one of the region's most severe flooding events.