Mud-Rich Coastline Made 2011 Japan Tsunami More Destructive
New research shows the 2011 Tohoku tsunami transformed into a thick, mud-laden flow over rice paddies, increasing damage and fatalities, urging updated hazard assessments.
New research shows the 2011 Tohoku tsunami transformed into a thick, mud-laden flow over rice paddies, increasing damage and fatalities, urging updated hazard assessments.
Actor Sam Neill reports receiving violent threats from supporters of a controversial goldmine project near his Central Otago farm, sparking debate over environmental protection versus economic development in New Zealand.
Japan faces heightened mega-quake risks after recent 7.7 magnitude tremor, with experts explaining seismic science and comparing UK's minimal earthquake vulnerability.
A devastating fire in a Malaysian water village has destroyed approximately 1,000 makeshift homes, displacing over 9,000 residents. Authorities report no casualties but highlight challenges faced by firefighters.
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RecommendedSarah Finch and five other women from around the world receive the Goldman Environmental Prize for their groundbreaking work in climate law, conservation, and community-led campaigns.
As shadow fleet ships increase in Arctic waters, scientists test microbes, chemicals, and fire to contain oil spills, but new cleanup technologies lag behind rising risks.
A 1,200-year dataset reveals cherry blossom peak bloom in Japan is arriving two weeks earlier, driven by global heating, disrupting cultural traditions and tourism.
Approximately 26 million people across the Midwest are under tornado watches as severe weather, including baseball-sized hail and damaging winds, threatens the region.
Over 15 million juvenile oysters will be released into the North Sea near Orkney in a groundbreaking rewilding initiative aimed at restoring marine ecosystems and sequestering carbon.
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RecommendedIntense thunderstorms brought hail accumulations up to 3cm deep in North Africa, while baseball-sized hailstones pummeled Wisconsin. Heavy downpours also hit central Italy.
Food futurologist Dr Morgaine Gaye warns that climate change could make onions, apples, and other staples extinct in UK supermarkets by 2050, with rising temperatures and shifting agriculture patterns.
The UK government is considering restricting sales of pesticide-based flea treatments to vets and pharmacists only, due to environmental concerns about waterway contamination and harm to wildlife.
Super Typhoon Sinlaku devastates Northern Marianas, leaving Saipan hospital flooded, roads blocked, and residents bracing for prolonged power and water outages.
In 1815, Mount Tambora's eruption caused global climate chaos, leading to three years of crop failures, famine, and millions of deaths worldwide.
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RecommendedA Somerset gardener observes how mild, wet winters are reshaping lawns, with moss and wildflowers replacing traditional grass, highlighting broader climate impacts on gardens.
A 1,200-year cherry blossom climate record, started by Prof Yasuyuki Aono, will continue thanks to a new researcher in Japan, preserving vital data on shifting bloom dates due to climate change.
Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone this year, has caused widespread damage in the Northern Mariana Islands, with power outages, impassable roads, and over 1,000 people in shelters. No deaths have been reported so far.
Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest storm on Earth this year, is heading for the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam, bringing catastrophic winds and flooding. Emergency declarations are in effect.
Rising temperatures and extreme drought fuel record-breaking spring wildfires in the American Great Plains, devastating Nebraska's cattle industry and grasslands.
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RecommendedExtreme weather and heat are disrupting sports worldwide, with athletes like Holger Rune raising alarms. This article explores the climate crisis's impact on sports and the push for sustainable solutions.
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck near Carson City, Nevada, causing scattered items and shattered glass in a Fallon grocery store, with residents reporting strong shaking.
While Australia celebrated record electric vehicle sales in March, EVs still represent less than 15% of new car sales, highlighting the country's slow transition away from fossil fuel vehicles compared to global leaders.
Once heavily polluted, Lake Erie is now a vast open-air lab with sensor buoys monitoring water quality in real-time, aiming to tackle pollution and meet rising clean water demands.
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has erupted, with dramatic lava bursts captured on video. The eruption highlights ongoing volcanic activity in the region.
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RecommendedActor Sam Neill opposes the Bendigo-Ophir goldmine in Central Otago, citing environmental and tourism threats. The project faces fierce debate over fast-track approval and local impacts.
Explore Sydney's inaccessible fatberg at Malabar plant, a London coroner's unsolved case, Netanyahu's political fallout, Bob Hawke's legacy, and the booming anti-ageing hand care industry in this weekend's news digest.
New Zealand's North Island faces Cyclone Vaianu, with thousands evacuated due to forecasts of 130 km/h winds, coastal flooding, and landslides, evoking memories of 2023's deadly Cyclone Gabrielle.
A regenerative farm in Brigg, Lincolnshire, faces financial strain as fuel costs double during pea planting, amid concerns over fertiliser prices and rainfall patterns impacting the cropping season.
A public inquiry resumes into a controversial £21bn gold mining project in County Tyrone, pitting environmental campaigners against a US-owned company, with deep divisions over jobs, health, and heritage.
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RecommendedThe UK government's proposal to relax planning rules for industrial chicken farms is being challenged as unsustainable, with concerns over disease outbreaks, energy costs, and environmental impact.