Focus on Climate
At least 19 dead as forest fires approach densely populated areas of central Chile
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Intense forest fires burning around a densely populated area of central Chile have left at least 19 people dead...
As Europe’s farmers find common cause in grievances, governments race to offer concessions
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greece’s annual Agrotica trade fair traditionally gives farmers a chance see the latest equipment and agricultural innovations. This year,...
A London judge acquits climate activist Greta Thunberg over a protest at an oil industry conference
LONDON (AP) — Climate activist Greta Thunberg was acquitted Friday of refusing to follow a police order to leave a protest blocking the...
UN climate chief’s blunt message: Fewer loopholes, way more cash to really halt climate change
To keep Earth from overheating too much, the nations of the world need to put fewer loopholes in climate agreements and far more...
B.C.’s dramatic temperature swings put stress on bees and cattle
VANCOUVER — Recent wild temperature swings in British Columbia have raised concerns about the impact on some local animals’ health, and potentially their...
It’s so cold and snowy in Alaska that fuel oil is thickening and roofs are collapsing
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Much of Alaska has plunged into a deep freeze, with temperatures well below zero. Anchorage has seen some of...
A year on, a small Ohio town is recovering from a fiery train derailment but health fears persist
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — Daily life largely returned to normal for most of the nearly 5,000 residents of East Palestine, Ohio, months...
Rising seas and frequent storms are battering California’s piers, threatening the iconic landmarks
SAN DIEGO (AP) — More storms, rising seas and huge waves are taking their toll on California’s iconic piers that have dotted the...
Drought-stricken villages in Spain’s northeast struggle to keep drinking water flowing
GUALBA, Spain (AP) — Plastic jugs in hand, Joan Torrent takes a path into the woods in search of drinking water. He fills...
