Skip to content

Environment News

Hurricane Rafael plows across Cuba as a Category 3 storm after knocking out power on the island

Hurricane Rafael plows across Cuba as a Category 3 storm after knocking out power on the island

HAVANA (AP) — Hurricane Rafael pushed into the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday night after plowing across western Cuba as a Category 3 hurricane with winds so powerful it knocked out the entire country's power grid.
Read more >
Petting farm in Campbell River, B.C., culls entire bird flock over avian flu outbreak

Petting farm in Campbell River, B.C., culls entire bird flock over avian flu outbreak

A petting farm on Vancouver Island says it was forced to cull its entire flock of about 50 chickens and ducks when they contracted the highly infectious avian flu.
Read more >
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon drops by nearly 31% compared to previous year

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon drops by nearly 31% compared to previous year

AGUA CLARA, Brazil (AP) — Forest loss in Brazil’s Amazon dropped by 30.6% compared to the previous year, officials said Wednesday, the lowest level of destruction in nine years.
Read more >

At least 4 dead and dozens are missing in Cameroon after landslide

YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — At least four people died and over 50 are missing in the west of Cameroon after three passenger buses and several road workers were caught in a landslide, authorities said Wednesday.
Read more >
Prince William, in biodegradable sneakers, attends his Earthshot environment awards in South Africa

Prince William, in biodegradable sneakers, attends his Earthshot environment awards in South Africa

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Prince William wore white biodegradable sneakers as he walked the “green carpet” at his Earthshot Prize awards ceremony in Cape Town on Wednesday, the centerpiece of a four-day environment-focused trip to South Africa b
Read more >
Record-high pollution sickens thousands in Pakistan's cultural capital of Lahore

Record-high pollution sickens thousands in Pakistan's cultural capital of Lahore

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Record-high air pollution in Pakistan’s Punjab province prompted authorities to close additional schools and keep government employees at home Wednesday, as doctors reported an increase in people seeking treatment for smog-rel
Read more >
Trump likely to target climate measures that are making the most difference

Trump likely to target climate measures that are making the most difference

WASHINGTON (AP) — The election of Donald Trump as president for a second time and the Republican takeback of the U.S.
Read more >
It's not official yet but Mount Fuji gets its trademark snowcap after the longest delay in 130 years

It's not official yet but Mount Fuji gets its trademark snowcap after the longest delay in 130 years

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Mount Fuji finally got its trademark snowcap early on Wednesday, more than a month after it normally would and after setting a record for the most-delayed snowfall in 130 years. The first snowfall on Mt.
Read more >
What to know about the eruptions of Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki that killed 9 in Indonesia

What to know about the eruptions of Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki that killed 9 in Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A series of volcanic eruptions of Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki on Indonesia’s remote island of Flores killed nine people and injured dozens of others, as buildings crumbled and terrified residents ran for their lives in the dark
Read more >
Record-high pollution sickens thousands in Pakistan's cultural capital of Lahore

Record-high pollution sickens thousands in Pakistan's cultural capital of Lahore

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Record-high air pollution in Pakistan's cultural capital of Lahore is sending more people to hospitals and private clinics, doctors said Wednesday as authorities warned a complete lockdown could be imminent if residents fail t
Read more >