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Khanun begins blowing into South Korea with strong winds after dumping rain on Japan for a week

Khanun begins blowing into South Korea with strong winds after dumping rain on Japan for a week

BUSAN, South Korea (AP) — Rains and winds were growing in southern South Korea Wednesday as a tropical storm drew closer to the Korean Peninsula, where it was forecast to slam into major urban areas.
High ocean temperatures are harming the Florida coral reef. Rescue crews are racing to help

High ocean temperatures are harming the Florida coral reef. Rescue crews are racing to help

LAYTON, Fla. (AP) — Steps away from the warming waters of Florida Bay , marine biologist Emily Becker removed covers from the dozens of water-filled tanks under her watchful eye.
Scientists look beyond climate change and El Nino for other factors that heat up Earth

Scientists look beyond climate change and El Nino for other factors that heat up Earth

Scientists are wondering if global warming and El Nino have an accomplice in fueling this summer’s record-shattering heat.

Shipping company ordered to pay $2.25M after discharging oily bilge off Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The owner of a Greek oil tanker has been ordered by a U.S. judge to pay $2.
European scientists make it official. July was the hottest month on record by far

European scientists make it official. July was the hottest month on record by far

Now that last month's sizzling numbers are all in, the European climate monitoring organization made it official: July 2023 was Earth's hottest month on record by a wide margin. July's global average temperature of 16.95 degrees Celsius (62.
'It came back to life.' Trees scarred by vandals recovering in historic Halifax park

'It came back to life.' Trees scarred by vandals recovering in historic Halifax park

HALIFAX — In the heart of downtown Halifax sits a small but beloved park known for its elaborate flower beds and stately trees.
Death toll in recent Beijing flooding rises to 33, with 18 still missing

Death toll in recent Beijing flooding rises to 33, with 18 still missing

BEIJING (AP) — The death toll from recent flooding in China's capital rose to 33, including five rescuers, and another 18 people are missing, officials said Wednesday, as much of the country's north remains threatened by unusually heavy rainfall.
Hawaii wildfires burn homes and force evacuations, while strong winds complicate the fight

Hawaii wildfires burn homes and force evacuations, while strong winds complicate the fight

HONOLULU (AP) — Wildfires in Hawaii fanned by strong winds burned multiple structures, forced evacuations and caused power outages in several communities late Tuesday as firefighters struggled to reach some areas that were cut off by downed trees and
Stay inside as dangerous stormy weather lashes northern Europe, officials say. 2 people have died

Stay inside as dangerous stormy weather lashes northern Europe, officials say. 2 people have died

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norwegian authorities warned Tuesday to prepare for “extremely heavy rainfall” after Storm Hans caused two deaths, ripped off roofs and upended summertime life in northern Europe.
Amazon nations seek common voice on climate change, urge developed world to help protect rainforest

Amazon nations seek common voice on climate change, urge developed world to help protect rainforest

BELEM, Brazil (AP) — Leaders from South American nations that are home to the Amazon challenged developed countries on Tuesday to do more to stop massive destruction of the world’s largest rainforest, a task they said can’t fall to just a few when th