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Winter storm leaves ten dead, disrupts life across the US

A massive winter storm has swept across the United States, leaving at least ten people dead and causing widespread disruptions. The storm, which has stretched over 2,000 miles from New Mexico to New England, has brought snow, sleet, and freezing rain, affecting millions and leaving hundreds of thousands......

Winter storm prompts emergency declarations in at least 22 U.S. States

At least 22 U.S. states have declared a state of emergency as a powerful winter storm sweeps across large parts of the country, bringing heavy snowfall, ice accumulation and hazardous travel conditions. The storm has already impacted several southern and central states, including Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas......

Moderate earthquake rattles northern California near Susanville

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck approximately 9 miles northwest of Susanville in Lassen County, California, at around 9:49 p.m. PST on December 30, 2025. The U.S. Geological Survey pinpointed the epicenter in a seismically active zone known for its tectonic unrest, where the quake originated at a shallow......

Antarctica’s melting giant glacier fuels rising global sea concerns

The Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica, often dubbed the “Doomsday Glacier,” is deteriorating faster than scientists once believed, heightening fears of a dramatic rise in global sea levels. New research reveals that the glacier’s structure is fracturing and eroding at an accelerating pace,......

Heavy rains trigger flash flooding across Southern California

Severe winter weather swept across Southern California this week as intense rainfall caused flash flooding, mud flows and dangerous travel conditions, prompting authorities to issue evacuation orders and road closures in several areas. The storm system, driven by a powerful atmospheric river carrying......

Fatal flooding claims life in Redding amid Northern California deluge

Intense rainfall battered Northern California on Sunday, resulting in one confirmed death in Redding as streets turned into raging torrents. Local authorities reported widespread inundation, stranding vehicles and prompting urgent water rescues by police and fire crews. Public works teams and the Redding......

Mexico reaches agreement with the United States to meet water treaty obligations

The United States and Mexico have reached an agreement to settle outstanding water obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty, a critical accord governing the allocation of river water between the two nations. The understanding covers both the current cycle and the previous cycle’s deficit, ensuring......

NOAA hurricane hunters track powerful Pacific Northwest storm as major flooding looms

A major atmospheric river storm battering the Pacific Northwest has prompted the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to deploy its hurricane hunter aircraft for a rare midwinter mission. The specialized plane, typically used during Atlantic hurricane season, is gathering real-time......

Global emissions hit record high despite surge in clean energy investments

Global carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels are projected to reach a record 38.1 billion metric tons in 2025, marking a 1.1% increase from the previous year, according to a report by the Global Carbon Project. This alarming milestone coincides with the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil,......

Pollution from Ineos’s antwerp plant could cause more deaths than jobs, Lawyers say

Lawyers challenging Ineos’s €4bn Project One petrochemical plant in Antwerp claim that the facility’s pollution could lead to more deaths than the permanent jobs it promises to create. Court documents suggest that air pollution from the plant could cause 410 deaths, compared with the......

Fewer than 60 world leaders to attend COP30 climate summit in Brazil

Brazil announced on Friday that only 57 heads of state and government have confirmed attendance at the COP30 climate summit, significantly fewer than the 75 leaders who participated in last year’s conference in Azerbaijan. The reduced turnout underscores the growing logistical and political challenges......

6.5-Magnitude Earthquake strikes guadeloupe

A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck Guadeloupe on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake’s epicenter was located about four miles east of Beauséjour, at a depth of 10 kilometers (around 6.2 miles). The USGS......

Princess Lalla Hasnaa highlights Morocco’s environmental commitment at IUCN congress in Abu Dhabi

Princess Lalla Hasnaa, President of the Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection, attended the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress on Thursday at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre as a distinguished guest of honor. The princess was warmly......

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