Summer 2024 was Northern Hemisphere’s hottest on record
After shattering records in 2023, the globe is well on its way to make 2024 the hottest year ever seen, scientists at the EU climate agency warn. The northern summer of 2024 saw the
Hurricane Beryl strikes Jamaica with widespread destruction
Grenada’s PM has called the hurricane “Armageddon-like” as it wreaks havoc across the Caribbean with several people reported to have been killed. The Caribbean island nation of Jamaica on Wednesday was facing the
Brazil’s Amazon sees worst 6 months of wildfires in 20 years
Climate change has caused parts of the Amazon to become drier and more prone to fires. Meanwhile, the Pantanal wetland is facing the worst drought in more than 70 years. The Amazon
Hurricane Beryl nears Caribbean, strengthens to Category 4
The Atlantic hurricane season kicks off with Beryl, which has strengthened to a “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm as it moves closer to the southeastern Caribbean. The first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season,
Heat wave in Greece claims more tourist lives
Record-breaking temperatures in Greece have led to the deaths of six tourists from heat-related incidents. Authorities urge caution as the heat wave continues to pose serious risks. On Monday, the remains of
3,300-year-old shipwreck challenges history of seafaring
The discovery of 3,300-year-old ship far off the coast of Israel proves the advanced navigational skills of ancient seafarers. The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced Thursday that a company drilling for natural gas off
Several killed as Storm Alberto hits Mexico
Tropical Storm Alberto hit Mexico’s Gulf coast, killing at least three in the state of Nuevo Leon. The storm is expected to strengthen a little before weakening on Thursday. Storm Alberto hit
Astronomers witness black hole awakening for the first time
A black hole 360 million light years away from Earth suddenly begun shining brighter and consuming material within its pull. Scientists say it’s the first time they’ve witnessed the phenomenon in real
China hit by deadly flooding and extreme heat at same time
Southern regions have been hit by torrential rain and flooding while high temperatures bake northern China. There have been reports that four have been killed in a landslide in Fujian province. Large
Greece: Heat forces Acropolis closure for 2nd straight day
The UNESCO-listed site in Athens was closed from noon until 5 p.m. local time. Situated atop a hill with no shade, the tourist hotspot is exposed to the elements. Greek authorities closed down the Acropolis in Athens on
Denmark recalls Korean instant noodles for being too spicy
Danish food authorities warned noodle lovers that three types of spicy instant noodle products imported from South Korea were so hot that they could cause “acute poisoning.” Denmark’s food agency has recalled