Atlantic Hurricane Season Remains Unusually Quiet During Peak Period
No named storms have formed in nearly three weeks amid wind shear, dry air and reduced African rainfall, meteorologists say
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Study attributes roughly two-thirds of Europe's 2025 summer heat deaths to human-caused warming
Researchers say about 16,500 additional deaths occurred across 854 cities during the 2025 summer, with more than 1,100 in the United Kingdom
Syria’s Worst Drought in Decades Cuts Wheat Harvests, Threatens Widespread Hunger
FAO warns of a 2.73 million-tonne wheat shortfall as rainfall plunges and farmers lose livelihoods
New Jersey Legalizes Human Composting, Allowing Eco-Friendly Burials Within Months
State lawmakers approved natural organic reduction last week; funeral homes can begin offering the service within about 10 months.
Wild burro ‘Cupid’ recovering after arrow punctures lung as authorities investigate series of attacks
Rescue group offers $24,000 reward after at least six bow attacks on burros near Moreno Valley, California; investigators seek tips
Report: Latin America Remains Deadliest Region for Environmental Defenders
Global Witness documents 146 killings or disappearances in 2024, with the majority linked to land disputes and extractive industries
Wild burro 'Cupid' recovering after arrow attack amid string of shootings in Southern California
Nonprofit offers $24,000 reward as officials investigate at least six bow attacks on protected burros that help with wildfire abatement
Scottish fiscal watchdog warns net-zero measures could cost £700m a year and strain budget
Scottish Fiscal Commission says climate mitigation will require major per‑person investment, with buildings and transport the largest areas of spending
Emigrant Wilderness Offers Yosemite-Style Scenery With Far Fewer Visitors
The 113,000-acre High Sierra tract in the Stanislaus National Forest draws roughly 20,000 visitors a year and requires simpler backcountry permitting than Yosemite's high-demand sites.