Nepal Police Rescue Girl Trapped 3 Days After Flood
Nepal's Armed Police Force rescued a young girl trapped under rubble for three days after a devastating flash flood in the Himalayan border zone, footage shows.
Category : Environment
Pacific Forum: Albanese faces climate, China missile tests
At the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, leaders confront climate change, China's missile tests, and a fuel crisis, with Australia urged to act on 1.5C.
Met Office London Thunderstorm Warning Update for Bank Holiday
London narrowly misses Met Office yellow thunderstorm warning this Sunday, with highs of 21C and a 40% rain chance at noon.
Nepal-Tibet flood toll hits 691, 3,000 missing amid new flood fears
At least 691 dead and 3,000 missing in Nepal and Tibet after catastrophic floods. Rescuers race to free workers trapped in tunnels as new flood warnings emerge.
Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant on diesel after power loss
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant has lost off-site power for over a week, relying on diesel generators with a 10-day supply, the IAEA said.
Plaskett Fire Doubles Overnight in Big Sur, California
The Plaskett fire in Big Sur, California, doubled overnight to over 5,900 acres, forcing evacuations, while the Timber fire remains at 21% containment.
Nepal flood deaths rise to 669, thousands missing
Nepal's disaster agency reports 669 killed and nearly 3,000 missing after a glacier collapse triggered devastating floods. Survivors recount losses.
NY Diaspora Mourns Himalayan Flood Victims
New York's Nepali and Tibetan communities grieve and mobilize aid after a Himalayan glacier collapse kills over 600 and leaves thousands missing, highlighting climate injustice.
Glacial Lake Burst Risk on China-Nepal Border Decreases
The risk of a glacial lake bursting near the China-Nepal border has decreased as its size shrinks, Chinese authorities say, easing concerns after this week's devastating flood.
Plug-in solar could save Australians $370 a year
Legalising plug-in solar panels could save millions of Australians up to $370 a year on energy bills, according to Solar Citizens, urging regulators to follow the UK's lead.
Nurdle Hunt: Whitley Bay Beach Clean-Up After Tyne Spill
Volunteers in Whitley Bay clear nurdles from the Tyne spill; a family finds 70 in 30 minutes, highlighting the scale of the disaster.
Trump admin reportedly seeks to gift Yosemite land to developer
The Trump administration is reportedly pushing to give a quarter-mile parcel of Yosemite to Nevada-based Kingsbarn Realty Capital, sparking outrage among park advocates.
Nepal floods: 579 dead, 1,900 missing after glacier collapse
At least 579 people are dead and over 1,900 missing in Nepal after a glacier collapse triggered flash floods. Survivors describe losing everything.
Six Injured as Sign Falls at Big Church Festival in West Sussex
At least six people were injured when a sign fell at the Big Church Festival in Wiston Park, Steyning, prompting a lockdown and pause of the event.
Louisiana's first recreational alligator hunt in 50 years
Louisiana will issue up to 5,000 tags for its first recreational alligator hunt since 1962, as the state's alligator population has recovered to an estimated 3 million.
Nepal-Tibet flood: 469 dead, 1,300 missing
Rescue operations resume in Nepal and Tibet after catastrophic flash floods kill at least 469 and leave over 1,300 missing, with glacier collapse cited as primary cause.
Nepal Floods: Climate Inaction Costs Lives and Livelihoods
A devastating flash flood in Nepal and Tibet killed hundreds, highlighting the urgent need for climate action and loss and damage finance, says policy expert Sunil Acharya.
Japan floods and France tornado: Extreme weather
Japan's Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures face flash floods and mudslides after 361.5mm of rain in 24 hours, while a tornado hits Pomas, France.
Dolphin dies from H5 bird flu in SA; Macquarie Island researchers evacuated
A common dolphin found dead near Goolwa, South Australia, tested positive for H5N1, marking the second native mammal species with the virus. Federal authorities also withdrew 24 researchers from Macquarie Island over psychosocial risks from potential seal
Nepali diaspora mourns Nepal floods, raises funds
As Nepal's flood death toll hits 469, Australia's Nepali community plans vigils and fundraises for relief, with 39 Australians missing.
Chicken of the Woods Thrives on Dying Oak in Weardale
Chicken of the woods fungus returns for its sixth year on a decaying oak in Tunstall Valley, Weardale, reducing the tree's heartwood to dust while surrounding growth withers.
Nepal-Tibet floods: 390 dead, 1,400 missing
Rescue teams search for 1,400 missing after a glacier collapse triggered flash floods in Nepal and Tibet, killing over 390 people, with warnings of further flooding from debris-clogged rivers.
Nepal-Tibet floods: 360 dead, 1,300 missing, climate risks loom
At least 360 people are dead and over 1,300 missing after flash floods in Nepal and Tibet. The Guardian urges urgent aid and long-term climate adaptation.
UK wildfires: minister vows bold climate action
Environment Secretary Angela Eagle says the UK must adapt to climate change after wildfires and drought, announcing £100m for fire response and £65m for farmers.
London sunshine returns September 5-7 after storms
London will see sunshine again from September 5-7, with highs of 25C, after thunderstorms and rain this week, according to BBC Weather.
Wembley nursery 'at risk' as Ofsted finds staff unchecked
Ofsted has found serious safety failures at Blossom Patch Nursery in Wembley, placing children at significant risk of harm. The report highlights unchecked staff and inadequate safeguarding.
Nepal flash floods: glacier collapse likely cause, 403 missing
A glacial collapse in the Himalayas likely caused Nepal-Tibet flash floods, leaving 403 missing in Nepal and 265 in Tibet, scientists say.
Nepal-Tibet floods: 165 dead, 1,000 missing after glacial collapse
A glacial collapse in the Himalayas triggered flash floods that killed at least 165 people and left over 1,000 missing in Nepal and Tibet, officials say.
Hornet mimic hoverfly: harmless fly's clever disguise
The hornet mimic hoverfly (Volucella zonaria), a 2cm harmless fly, uses Batesian mimicry to deter predators. It arrived in Britain in the 1940s, expanding its range due to hotter summers, and now coexists with three hornet species.
Nepal floods: 8 dead, 384 missing after glacier avalanche
At least eight people died and 384 tourists, including Britons, are missing after a glacier avalanche triggered flash floods in Nepal's Rasuwa district.
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