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A massive megatsunami wave in Alaska's Tracy Arm Fjord in August 2025 was the second tallest ever recorded at nearly 500 metres, caused by 64 million cubic metres of rock collapsing into the sea—scientists warn that glacier melt from climate change is making such catastrophic collapses increasingly frequent.
The number of wildfires burning in the Western United States each year dropped roughly 28% over the past three decades, even as annual burned area and damage from wildfires have soared. A decline in fires accidentally sparked by humans accounts for over 40% of the overall trend, according to a new study.
Pace of sea-level rise has turned Outer Banks coastal area into a 'canary in the coalmine' for other east coast communities
Unhindered by critics who called the $114m project 'a bridge to nowhere', a gigantic bridge allowing animals to cross a busy freeway is close to completion
A UN-supported early warning system designed to protect thousands of people from glacial lake floods in the Everest region has fallen into disrepair, with siren towers rusting and maintenance abandoned for years since the dangerous Imja glacial lake was last drained in 2016.
Jackie and Shadow's eaglets emerged from eggs on Easter weekend in Big Bear Valley as watched by thousands online
University of Arkansas researchers studied sediment runoff from unpaved roads into watersheds, finding that single storm events can wash 13 tons of sediment into waterways feeding Arkansas' primary drinking water source.
Spanish coastal destinations are abandoning traditional artificial solutions like sand dumping and turning to natural remedies to combat severe beach erosion caused by climate change. Towns like Calafell are removing promenades, creating natural barriers, and restoring dunes to preserve their vital tourism industry.
Heat-related deaths in England during summer 2025 were roughly half the predicted number despite it being the UK's warmest summer on record, with officials crediting heat health alerts and NHS action for reducing the impact.
A United Nations-backed framework for protecting tropical forests could allow governments to collect income from carbon credits without advancing forest conservation. Yale researchers identify structural weaknesses in the JREDD+ program that could incentivize gaming of the system.
Bayshore Park in Miami Beach replaces a golf course with a 19.4-acre green space designed to absorb floodwater from heavy rains, storms and sea level rise while providing community recreation and ecological benefits.
For more than 15 years, botanist Naomi Fraga has been trying to collect seeds from the rare Death Valley sage for safekeeping in a vault of native California seeds. This year, with the desert experiencing a big bloom, she's finally having success.
A new global study confirms that much of the deformation in Earth's lowest mantle layer occurs where researchers think there may be deeply subducted tectonic slabs, providing the first comprehensive look at this phenomenon by analyzing over 16 million seismograms.
Bayshore Park in Miami Beach showcases innovative flood management design, using a 19.4-acre green space with a central lake to capture stormwater runoff from an 85-acre watershed while providing community recreation space.
A new study provides a solutions-based roadmap for implementing the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) agreement, highlighting how scientific advances including autonomous vessels and AI could help protect marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction.
A recent study indicates that extreme rainfall events in New Zealand are expected to become more intense and frequent due to climate change.
Storm Dave has been named by the Met Office, bringing severe gales and blizzards to northern UK over the Easter weekend, alongside a mixed forecast of rain and sunshine.
Induction stoves are gaining popularity among New Yorkers as part of a clean energy initiative that promotes health, climate benefits, and cost savings.
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck northern Indonesia, resulting in one reported death, damaged buildings, and a small tsunami.
Experts warn of record-low snowpack levels in the American West due to brutal March temperatures, raising concerns about water supplies for the upcoming dry season.