Deadly Asian floods are a preview of what’s coming as climate warms, scientists say
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms…
Southern California man gets an unwanted housemate: A black bear in his crawl space
LOS ANGELES — Ken Johnson, 63, just got a new roommate last week — a black bear living…
Ambitious plan to store CO2 beneath the North Sea set to start operations
NORTH SEA, Denmark — Appearing first as a dot on the horizon, the remote Nini oil field on…
Thousands of Cubans struggle without power and water nearly a month after hurricane
RIO CAUTO, Cuba — Thousands of Cubans remain without power, water or proper shelter almost a month after…
Authorities seize nine tigers monthly in worsening global trafficking crisis
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysa (AP) — Authorities worldwide have seized an average of nine tigers each month over the…
Global tiger trafficking crisis worsens with nine big cats seized monthly
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysa — Authorities worldwide have seized an average of nine tigers each month over the past…
COP31 UN climate talks set for Turkey in 2026
BELEM, Brazil (AP) — Turkey will host next year’s annual U.N. climate talks but Australia will preside over…
She plays ‘Amazing Grace’ in the most remote practice room on Earth
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — On the frozen edge of the world, staying in practice as a professional…
Small island nations demand emission cuts at COP30 climate talks
BELEM, Brazil (AP) — Battered by last month’s ferocious climate-fueled hurricane, Jamaica joined other small island nations and…
Pope Leo XIV calls for urgent climate action and says God’s creation is ‘crying out’
BELEM, Brazil — BELEM, Brazil (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Monday urged countries at United Nations climate…
What to know about COP30, this year’s UN climate talks
People from around the world are beginning to gather at the gateway of the Amazon in Belem, Brazil,…
Wildlife photographer captures killer whales hunting seal off Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) — A wildlife photographer out on a whale watching trip in waters off Seattle captured dramatic…