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Stay informed on extreme weather events, rising sea levels, biodiversity loss, and the real-world consequences of climate change. Coverage includes hurricanes, wildfires, droughts, flooding, and their effects on communities, agriculture, and ecosystems worldwide.
Pusan National University study catalogs rare atom-containing natural products from microbes, plants, marine life, revealing unique biosynthesis and biomedical potential
Modern research on secondary metabolites from microbes, plants and marine organisms has revealed a remarkable diversity of chemical structures and bioactivities with broad applications in biotechnology, agriculture and medicine.
Police Scotland declares major incident as 11-day Cairngorms wildfire nears Nethy Bridge village, prompts full evacuation and mobilizes 500+ firefighters with air and ground support
Major incident declared over blaze which started 11 days ago as wind strengthens A major incident has been declared over a wildfire that has been raging in the Cairngorms national park for more than a week, police have said, with a whole village having been evacuated.
IMD issues heavy rainfall alerts across 20+ states as monsoon floods Assam’s 69 villages, displaces 16,000; Delhi-NCR sees showers easing heat, risks waterlogging
Daily weather tracker: Heavy rain batters Northeast, floods hit Assam; rain alerts issued across 20 states, Delhi set for heat relief Down To Earth
Monsoon floods kill at least 41 in Assam, India, submerging homes and roads as rescue efforts continue, Chief Minister calls situation 'very serious
Heavy monsoon floods submerge homes and roads in Assam, India, as rescue efforts continue after at least 41 people were killed.
Seven UK water companies including Thames Water and Affinity Water impose hosepipe bans affecting 10.1 million customers due to 30% increased water demand during July heatwaves
The hosepipe ban is in place due to high demand for water during heatwaves and dry weather.
Missouri flash floods kill one, force rescue of 200 campers and multiple evacuations after heavy rainfall sweeps away homes
Woman dies after her home is swept away as heavy rainfall batters parts of state, forcing rescues and evacuations A woman was found dead in Missouri on Saturday after heavy rainfall battered parts of the state the previous day, forcing numerous emergency rescues and evacuations, including at a summ…
Babylon fire burns near Monticello, Utah since June 26, prompting tense evacuations in community under threat of largest US wildfire
People in Monticello, Utah have been tense and preparing to evacuate since shortly after the Babylon fire started June 26th
Greece bids to add 2,918m Mount Olympus to UNESCO World Heritage list after four decades of lobbying by officials and climbers
Officials have long lobbied for peak that rises 2,918 metres above sea level to be given coveted designation More than four decades have elapsed since Evangelos Geroliolios made his first ascent to the home of the ancient gods.
Wildfires in France and Spain Drive Tens of Thousands From Their Homes
French officials ordered the evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula, a popular holiday destination.
Joint Initiative for Village Advancement promotes Integrated Farming Systems in Northeast India, combining crops, livestock, fishponds to boost resilience and reduce inputs
Standing beside her fishpond in Paschim Satgaon village of Assam’s Nagaon district, 43-year-old farmer Swapna Marak points to her vegetable patch, pig and poultry shed.