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Earthquakes and emissions undermine the idea of carbon storage in Texas
Texas has seen growing interest from companies hoping to bury carbon dioxide in its oil fields, putting the state at the forefront of a government-subsidised
The smog of Sasolburg in South Africa illustrates the conflict between the economy and clean air
From the moment Mpho Putsoenyane’s daughter was born in Zamdele, a South African township near Sasol’s chimneys and gas flares, the Hlomphostar coal-to-liquid fuels plant,
Rescuers search for cyclone survivors in devastated Mayotte
Rescuers rushed on Monday to search for survivors and restore communications in the French overseas territory of Mayotte, where hundreds or even thousands of people
Malibu wildfire evacuees begin returning to their homes
About 3,700 people evacuated from the Malibu wildfire returned to their homes as firefighters made progress in battling the blaze that destroyed at least six
Cyclone hits Mayotte, leaves at least 11 dead
At least 11 people died after a cyclone hit Mayotte. It is the most intense storm to hit the French archipelago in the Indian Ocean
Rich countries and island nations clash in UN court over climate change
On Friday, the World Court concludes its hearings on the legal obligations of countries in the fight against climate change and on whether large nations
Venezuela builds infrastructure in fragile ecosystems
Venezuela’s efforts to attract tourists and boost its economy by building infrastructure are causing environmental damage to ecologically sensitive areas, especially fragile Caribbean coral reefs
China tightens rules to limit methane emissions from coal mines
China will impose tighter limits on methane emissions from coal mining in a bid to reduce emissions of this potent climate-warming gas, the Ministry of
Malibu wildfire destroys homes, 6,300 people evacuated
Thanks to favourable winds and weather, firefighters on Wednesday managed to contain a wildfire in the coastal area of Malibu, California, where 6,300 people were
California wildfire forces evacuation from Malibu
A wildfire fanned by high winds in northwest Los Angeles forced the evacuation of some Malibu residents as it threatened homes, knocked out power and