Environment

Mexico earthquake death toll rises to 90 as devastation revealed

The massive earthquake that struck the south of Mexico on September 7 killed at least 90 people and damaged tens of thousands of homes. It is thought to have affected up to two million people in the poorer south of the country.

Sep 11, 2017

Hurricane Irma leaves behind flooding and destruction in Florida

Hurricane Irma bought widespread devastation to the southeastern-most U.S. state of Florida, from Key West to Tampa, on Sunday (September 10).

Sep 11, 2017

Hurricane Irma makes landfall in Florida Keys

Hurricane Irma, the Category 4 storm, has made landfall in the Florida Keys just around 9 am with 130 mph sustained winds.

Sep 10, 2017

Floridians head to shelters to brace for Hurricane Irma

Hurricane Irma is expected to make landfall on Florida as a Category 4 storm on Sept. 10. There are 260 shelters open throughout the state to accommodate the evacuees, as 70 more are expected to be open on Sept. 9.

Sep 10, 2017

Residents evacuated from Caribbean islands following Hurricane Irma

A tour company on Antigua assisted with the evacuation of over 200 residents from Barbuda. The elderly, pregnant woman and mothers with young children were evacuated first.The neighboring island was devastated by Hurricane Irma. Food, water and medicine were also transported to Barbuda from Antigua. The islands now have to prepare for the imminent arrival of Hurricane Jose.

Sep 9, 2017

Cubas coast battered by Irma

Hurricane Irma continues to move along the northern coast of Cuba. Cuba was drenched with rain and wind from the edge of the storm. Dangerous storm surges of up to 10 feet are expected. Irma may move closer to the country throughout the day. Tourists and even dolphins were evacuated from the predicted path of the storm. Cubans prepared rigorously for the storm, securing homes and belongings.

Sep 9, 2017

Satellite imagery shows three hurricanes churning in the Atlantic basin

Satellite imagery shows hurricanes Irma, Jose, and Katia churning in the Atlantic basin.

Sep 9, 2017

Antarctica's volcanic caves may host unknown species of animals and plants

With temperature up to 25 degrees Celsius, some of these caves may be ideal for secret life to thrive.

Sep 9, 2017

Rare phenomenon called 'earthquake lights' observed in Mexico skies! [VIDEO]

The strongest earthquake of the century took place in Mexico on Friday.

Sep 8, 2017

UK PM Theresa May defends response to Hurricane Irma

The UK has come in for criticism from some over the response to the damage caused by Irma. Former U.K. EU representative for Anguilla Dorothea Hodge told The Guardian the speed of response has been absolutely disgraceful. However May has defended her government, saying we have taken action. We moved swiftly.

Sep 8, 2017

Aerial footage shows scale of Irma devastation to Sint Maarten

The Caribbean island has lost 8 lives to the hurricane as of 7 September, and the whole island is without power.

Sep 7, 2017

Climate change impact: Himalayan low altitude glaciers melting fast

It is for the first time, a study of 146 glaciers spread over 660 sq km in Chandra Basin located in the western Himalayas is being conducted to estimate the volume of loss caused by climate change.

Sep 5, 2017

Stranded cows rescued from Harveys wrath in Texas

Hurricane Harvey has left several farms across Texas under water. It has threatened the agricultural and cattle industries and will likely have devastating effects on farmers in the area and around the U.S.

Aug 31, 2017

Man tries to catch fish with bare hands in flooded Texas home

What do you do if your house floods during a hurricane? Go fishing! Saul Saldana made the best of a terrible situation when he tried to catch a fish inside his flooded home. Much to the enjoyment of his family, he got soaked before finally making the catch.

Aug 27, 2017

Hurricane Harvey batters Texas after making landfall as Category 4 storm

Hurricane Harvey made landfall as a Category 4 storm. Corpus Christi, Texas was already battered by strong winds and heavy rainfall. Supermarkets ran out of stock and schools remained closed. Voluntary and mandatory evacuation orders were issued in some coastal areas in Texas. Driscoll Childrens Hospital evacuated 10 babies from its neonatal intensive care unit. Harvey could potentially be the biggest hurricane to hit the mainland in more than a decade.

Aug 26, 2017