The biggest earthquake to hit parts of the NSW Hunter region in decades could have been triggered by coal mining in the region, a geophysicist says. The 4.7-magnitude quake shook the town of Denman at 12.02pm on Friday, sparking thousands of reports of tremors in the following hour, including from people in Sydney, about 171km … Read more
LOS ANGELES — As wildfires scorched swaths of land in the wine country of Sonoma County in 2020, sending ash flying and choking the air with smoke, Maria Salinas harvested grapes. Her saliva turned black from inhaling the toxins, until one day she had so much trouble breathing she was rushed to the emergency room. … Read more
Greek authorities on Tuesday issued an evacuation alert for the seaside town of Nea Makri in eastern Attica, as firefighters continued to battle a massive blaze burning through the Athens suburbs. Hundreds of European firefighters, backed by fire engines and waterbombing aircraft, have sought to contain the country’s worst wildfire this year. The fire began … Read more
A flooded street caused by the rain and storm surge from Hurricane Debby on Aug. 05, 2024, in Cedar Key, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images You need a separate insurance policy for floods A house is surrounded by floodwaters from Tropical Storm Debby on Aug. 6, 2024 in Charleston, South Carolina. Miguel J. Rodríguez … Read more
A powerful earthquake has struck off Japan’s southern coast, triggering a tsunami advisory that urged residents to stay away from the coastline. Three people were injured but there were no reports of serious damage. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Japan rocked by powerful earthquake. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today The Japan Meteorological … Read more
A 17-year-old’s perception of her father is forever altered on a three-day backpacking trip in India Donaldson’s excellent debut “ Good One,” in theaters Friday. Something happens. And then something doesn’t happen. But that’s more of the tear point on the already delicate fabric of a relationship that has been deteriorating from neglect for years. … Read more
Whether they are the result of climate change or just freaks of nature, disasters can be costly. The NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information estimate that weather and climate disasters in the U.S. did nearly $93 billion in damage last year. “There’s really no place in the country that doesn’t have risk,” said Jeremy Porter, … Read more
Wherever you stand on the issue of climate change, chances are you are already paying for it. Take the cost of homeowners insurance, up 27% nationwide since 2021, according to data compiled by online insurance marketplace Insurify. And in some states, it’s far worse, like Louisiana, where premiums are projected to rise 23% this year … Read more
A worker, called ‘torchers’, works in a charcoal production during scorching heat exceeding 40 degrees Celsius in Diyarbakir, Turkiye on July 18, 2024. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images The world registered its hottest day on record for the second time in just two days, according to the latest data compiled by the European Union’s … Read more
Italy extreme weather 230724 EU Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images The world’s average temperature climbed to its highest level ever recorded on Sunday, according to the European Union’s climate monitor. The EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) found that the global average surface temperature rose to 17.09 degrees Celsius (62.76 degrees Fahrenheit) on July … Read more
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