Explosion at US Steel’s Pittsburgh-area plant sparks questions about its future
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The fatal explosion last week at U.S. Steel’s Pittsburgh-area coal-processing plant has revived debate…
Flash floods kill hundreds in Pakistan
BUNER, Pakistan (AP) — Flooding in a northwest Pakistani district has killed at least 220 people, officials said…
Erin becomes Category 3 hurricane in the Caribbean, expected to reach category 4
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Erin became a Category 3 hurricane in the Caribbean early Saturday and…
Spain, Portugal, and Greece battle wildfires
MADRID (AP) — Firefighters in Spain, Portugal and Greece battled ongoing wildfires Friday, an important religious holiday in…
This prehistoric whale had razor teeth and bulging eyes
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Long before whales were majestic, gentle giants, some of their prehistoric ancestors were tiny,…
Flash floods triggered by torrential rains kill over 200 people in India and Pakistan
CHOSITI, India (AP) — Flash floods triggered by torrential rains have killed over 200 people and left scores…
Greece, Spain and Portugal race to contain wildfires as EU steps up cross-border help
ATHENS, Greece — Fire crews in Greece, Spain and Portugal raced to contain wildfires on Thursday, taking advantage…
Caribbean prepares for heavy rains and big waves as Tropical Storm Erin nears
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Officials in the northern Caribbean warned Thursday of heavy rains and dangerous…
Countries deadlocked on plastic production and chemicals as talks on a global treaty draw to a close
GENEVA (AP) — Negotiations on a global treaty to end plastic pollution are drawing to a close Thursday,…
New draft of global plastic pollution treaty wouldn’t limit plastic production
GENEVA (AP) — Negotiators working on a treaty to address global plastic pollution discussed a new draft of…
Photos of the wildfires in Europe displacing thousands as residents join efforts to fight the flames
Wildfires are burning in parts of Europe, displacing thousands, as water-dropping planes and helicopters swoop overhead and residents…
Photos of burning wildfires in Greece
Wildfires continue to rage in Greece amid prolonged drought, prompting evacuations. ___ This is a photo gallery curated…