POST-WEATHER assessments confirm that Hurricane Melissa now ranks not only as the strongest storm on record to strike Jamaica ...

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Despite laws in place, predictable emergencies are still being exploited, revealing gaps in planning and accountability ...

In Uganda, disasters ranging from seasonal floods, landslides, to public health emergencies--rarely spare ordinary citizens. Families displaced by floods can spend weeks in makeshift shelters, while ...

Patna: Known as the "Chanakya of Bihar Politics", Bihar chief minister and JD (U) president Nitish Kumar on Thursday made another major political move by announcing to move to Rajya Sabha, a decision ...

The primary will determine the GOP nominee for the open Senate seat amid Republican Senator Thom Tillis not seeking re-election.

In Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) the rapidly changing climate is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather‑related events. The year 2020 saw the most catastrophic fire season ...

Transport Infrastructure Ireland analysis shows climate change threatens national routes, from motorways to rural ‘lifeline’ roads ...

Scientists warn the mountains are changing faster than anyone expected as winter leaves the Himalayas bare and rocky instead of snow-covered ...

During the Second Punic War, the famous Carthaginian general Hannibal led his forces to numerous victories. But did he really take war elephants across the Alps?

A research team at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has analyzed 40 years of data covering around 1,500 tropical cyclones ...

Retaining walls are designed to protect homes and roads from unstable slopes. However, when poorly designed or constructed without proper soil testing and drainage, they can become a major hazard, ...