White House climate czar calls Texas winter storm 'a wake-up call' for US
President Joe Biden's national climate adviser says. the deadly winter storm that caused widespread power outages in Texas and other states is a “wake-up call” for the United States to build energy systems and other infrastructure that are more reliable.
Morning 4.2-magnitude earthquake strikes San Fernando Valley, waking SoCal residents
Many Southern California residents were woken up by a jolt early Thursday morning as a preliminary 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck the San Fernando Valley followed by a series of aftershocks, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
Discovery of unused disaster supplies causes uproar in Puerto Rico
People in a Puerto Rico discovered a warehouse filled with water, cots and other unused emergency supplies, setting off a social media uproar as the area struggles to recover from a strong earthquake.
Australia firefighters save world's only rare dinosaur trees
Firefighters have saved the world’s last remaining wild stand of a prehistoric tree from Australia's wildfires.
Australian government pledges $50 million in aid for wildlife affected by bushfire crisis
Australia's government is allocating $50 million to help wildlife affected in the bushfire crisis.
American honeymooners found alive, severely burned after volcano eruption in New Zealand
Newlyweds Lauren and Matthew Urey were among the 47 people on White Island when a volcano suddenly erupted on Monday.
'Civilians weren't in the way:' Cal Fire contains 45% of Kincade Fire
In all, CalFire said that more than 90,000 structures remain threatened and 206 have been destroyed.
Kincade Fire pushes into three counties, winds to pick up again tonight
Evacuation warnings were issued for parts of Lake County, as deep orange flames rose from the dark sky before sunrise.
Kincade Fire evacuees trek to San Francisco, seek shelter
Many of the shelters in place for the Kincade Fire are at capacity. Evacuees are trekking as far away as San Francisco, where there's power and an emergency shelter at St. Mary's Cathedral.
Firefighters lose ground on growing Kincade Fire, hopeful for diminishing winds
Firefighters realize they need to work quickly and efficiently. The winds are expected to pick up speed again on Tuesday night into Wednesday, which could also prompt the fourth PG&E proactive power outage.
Scientists worried about Greenland's melting ice
NASA scientists are worried about record ice loss in Greenland as they study the dramatic effects of climate change.
Texas begins storm preparations as New Orleans deals with flooding
Officials in Texas began preps on Wednesday for a potential tropical storm or hurricane to hit within a few days as people in New Orleans dealt with heavy flooding.
Earthquake aftershocks could go on for years from 7.1 that shook SoCal, Dr. Lucy Jones says
Seismologist Lucy Jones said Friday night’s 7.1-magnitude earthquake was the “main event” — and aftershocks in Southern California in the days, months and even years ahead were possible.
California earthquake: Videos, photos show moment powerful 7.1-magnitude quake shook region
Hundreds of people all over Southern California shared photos and videos of damage and shaking sustained from a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake Friday night.
Magnitude 7.1 earthquake jolts Southern California a day after a large quake hit region
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 jolted Southern California on Friday night, one day after a 6.4 magnitude temblor struck in the same region.
Officials: No deaths, major injuries reported from 7.1 quake
Less than a day after a major 7.1 earthquake hit southern California many in the state are now assessing any damage the earthquake may have caused.
Strongest earthquake in 20 years rattles Southern California
The strongest earthquake in 20 years shook a large swath of Southern California and parts of Nevada on the July 4th holiday, rattling nerves and causing injuries and damage in a town near the epicenter, followed by a swarm of ongoing aftershocks.