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Is Earth really getting too hot for people to survive? A scientist explains extreme heat and the role of climate change

YoopyaJun 19, 2024June 19, 20240

Many countries have seen extremely hot weather lately, but in most of the inhabited world, it’s never going to get “too hot for people to

Ways poor stormwater management can harm your town

YoopyaJan 20, 2024January 20, 20240

After the initial coverage of a big storm, the ways poor stormwater management can harm your town don’t get much attention. But ongoing problems are

Philippines storm kills estimated 10,000, destruction hampers rescue efforts

YoopyaNov 11, 2013January 31, 20240

(Reuters) – Rescue workers struggled to reach ravaged towns and villages in the central Philippines on Monday as they tried to deliver aid to survivors

Gas tanker Ob River attempts first winter Arctic crossing

YoopyaNov 26, 20120

A large tanker carrying liquified natural gas (LNG) is set to become the first ship of its type to sail across the Arctic. The carrier,

Big city slowly returns to bright lights after Sandy

YoopyaNov 18, 20120

(Reuters) – Few thought it would take quite so long to fully restore the dimmed lights of the famed skyline of New York City’s Financial

Hurricane Isaac bears down on New Orleans, Louisiana

YoopyaAug 29, 20120

Thousands of people have fled the US city of New Orleans as Hurricane Isaac makes its slow approach. The hurricane will hit the Louisiana city

Scorching heat roasts eastern United States

YoopyaJul 3, 20120

(Reuters) – Nearly 1.4 million homes and businesses in the eastern United States remained without power amid a heat wave on Tuesday, and storm damage

People return to charred cities after Colorado wildfires

YoopyaJul 2, 20120

(Reuters) – Residents began returning to charred areas of Colorado Springs on Sunday after the most destructive wildfire in Colorado’s history forced tens of thousands

“Monster” Colorado wildfire rages; Obama plans visit

YoopyaJun 28, 20120

(Reuters) – Firefighters struggled on Wednesday to beat back a fiercely aggressive wildfire raging at the edge of Colorado Springs that has forced at least

Colorado wildfire spreads, threatens Air Force Academy

YoopyaJun 27, 20120

(Reuters) – Firefighters struggled on Wednesday against a wildfire at the edge of Colorado Springs that doubled in size overnight and has forced 32,000 people