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Sea-level rise could make rivers more likely to jump course
River avulsions -- catastrophic floods triggered when a river charts a new path to the sea -- could occur more frequently on rivers as sea levels rises.
Adding a meter between meals boosts vegetarian appeal: study
Meat-heavy diets not only risk our health but that of the planet, as livestock farming on a massive scale destroys habitats and generates greenhouse gases.
Sea-Level Rise Could Make Rivers More Likely to Jump Course
Sea-level rise due to climate change is poised to shift the way that rivers naturally chart their path to the shoreline. The nature of that change will depend on both...
Watch: UAE athlete breaks Guinness record for side jump pushups
A United Arab Emirates bodybuilder broke a Guinness World Record by completing 33 side jump pushups in 1 minute.
Lebanon declares emergency after protests, violence in wake of blasts
The Lebanese Parliament declared a state of emergency Thursday, more than a week after two explosions rocked the port of Beirut and killed more than 200 people.
British officials plan to block migrants after 10th day of arrivals
Migrants arrived on the British coast on Thursday after crossing the English Channel for an unprecedented 10th straight day, officials said.
Beach baptisms draw large gatherings to the shore
Photos: Christian faithful have been gathering, raising their hands skyward and, for some, stepping into the cool Pacific to be baptized.
How to get abandoned, lost and discarded 'ghost' fishing gear out of the ocean
Fishing gear and plastic marine debris is a growing global issue. Abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear—often called ghost gear—can contribute up to 76 percent of all marine debris found...
Biscayne Bay fish kill is a warning sign, researcher says
A fish kill this week is a clear sign the health of Biscayne Bay is at risk, FIU Institute of Environment researchers said.
Carbon dioxide levels over Australia rose even after COVID-19 forced global emissions down. Here's why
COVID-19 has curtailed the activities of millions of people across the world and with it, greenhouse gas emissions. As climate scientists at the Cape Grim Baseline Air Pollution Station, we...
U.S. records highest one-day COVID-19 death toll in 7 weeks
There were more than 1,500 COVID-19 deaths in the United States on Wednesday, the highest national toll in nearly two months, according to new figures Thursday.
Why more heatwaves endanger our health and ability to work
As the Earth warms, heatwaves are expected to occur more often, with sharper intensity and for longer periods. Rising temperatures adversely affect worker productivity and human health, but for policymakers...
People power and satellites help scientists study climate impacts on Antarctic seals
A New Zealand-led international study of the crabeater seal population in Antarctica aims to understand environmental impacts on one of the southern-most mammals in the world.
Making the case for conserving Tajikistan's fruit-and-nut forests
It was spring 2017. I was in the middle of my master's program and was rapidly running out of time to find the perfect thesis research project. My ideas had...
Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant lead Cubs over Indians
Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant each homered to help the Chicago Cubs beat the Cleveland Indians and improve to 12-3 on the season.
Why more heatwaves endanger our health and ability to work
As the Earth warms, heatwaves are expected to occur more often, with sharper intensity and for longer periods. Rising temperatures adversely affect worker productivity and human health, but for policymakers...
California homes evacuated as Lake Fire grows to 10K acres
Officials said 100 homes in northern Los Angeles County are under evacuation orders as a fast-moving brush fire that erupted Wednesday afternoon quickly grew to 10,000 acres in a matter...
India reports record 67K cases; New Zealand fights new outbreak
India on Thursday reported nearly 67,000 new cases of COVID-19, its largest single-day increase on record, and New Zealand is fighting a new outbreak after more than 100 days without...
Utah police dept. suspends K-9 unit after Black man attacked
The Salt Lake City Police Department has suspended its K9 unit a day after bodycam footage was published showing an officer ordering his police dog to attack a Black man...
India reports record 67k cases; New Zealand fights new cluster
India on Thursday reported nearly 67,000 cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, its largest single-day increase on record, as New Zealand battles a new cluster after more than...
India reports record 67k daily cases; New Zealand fights new cluster
India on Thursday reported nearly 67,000 cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, its largest single-day increase on record, as New Zealand battles a new cluster after more than...
Mauritius dodges second oil spill as fuel pumped from stricken ship
Mauritius avoided a second catastrophic oil spill Wednesday after salvage crews pumped the remaining fuel from the tanks of a cargo ship that ran aground off its coast, imperilling world-famous...
What Europe's cities are doing to handle heatwaves
As London swelters, we look at how urban areas can adapt to deal with higher temperatures.
Famous birthdays for Aug. 13: Debi Mazar, Sebastian Stan
Actor Debi Mazar turns 56 and actor Sebastian Stan turns 38, among the famous birthdays for Aug. 13.
L.A. County homes evacuated as Lake Fire grows to 10K acres in hours
Officials said 100 homes in northern Los Angeles County are under evacuation orders as a fast-moving brush fire that erupted Wednesday afternoon quickly grew to 10,000 acres in a matter...
Colorado Grizzly Creek Fire grows to 4,800 acres, forces railway closures
The Grizzly Creek Fire in Colorado grew to 4,800 acres on Wednesday, forcing Union Pacific to close railway tracks in the area.
Warming threat to tropical forests risks release of carbon from soil
Billions of tons of carbon dioxide risk being lost into the atmosphere due to tropical forest soils being significantly more sensitive to climate change than previously thought.
Researchers unlock secrets of the past with new international carbon dating standard
Radiocarbon dating is set to become more accurate than ever after an international team of scientists improved the technique for assessing the age of historical objects.