Tropical Storm Henri Could Strike Long Island, New England Next Week August 20, 2021 By Brian K. Sullivan Tropical Storm Henri is set to grow into a hurricane before slamming the U.S. Northeast anywhere from Long Island to...
This Year’s Summer of Climate Extremes Hits Wealthier Places August 5, 2021 By Seth Borenstein and Frank Jordans As the world staggers through another summer of extreme weather, experts are noticing something different: 2021’s onslaught is hitting harder...
Death Toll Triples to More Than 300 in Recent China Flooding August 3, 2021 BEIJING (AP) — More than 300 people died in recent flooding in central China, authorities said Monday, three times the...
Viewpoint: Mars Mission Should Inspire Insurers to Embrace Smart Home August 3, 2021 By Dave Wechsler In February, an unprecedented winter storm left millions of Texans crippled without power, burst pipes, and compromised water. Homeowners were...
Study: Boston’s Subway System Faces Severe Flood Threat July 29, 2021 BOSTON (AP) — The Boston area’s subway system faces a severe threat from rising seas over the next 50 years...
Detroit-Area Water Leader Quitting Weeks After Floods July 29, 2021 DETROIT (AP) — The head of a regional water agency in southeastern Michigan said Tuesday that she would resign, weeks...
“It’s Terrible”: After Frosts, Champagne Vineyards Hit by Fungus July 28, 2021 PARIS — About 20% to 25% of the Champagne vineyard has been damaged by mildew fungus due to heavy rainfall...
London Cleans Up After Flash Flooding Drenches Homes, Subway July 27, 2021 LONDON (AP) — Londoners were cleaning up Monday after torrential rain left homes, roads and several subway stations flooded, the...
Residents Say Flood-Hit German Towns Got Little Warning July 26, 2021 By Frank Jordans AHRWEILER, Germany (AP) — Like other residents of his town in Germany, Wolfgang Huste knew a flood was coming. What...
All 14 Workers Lost in Tunnel Flood in China Confirmed Dead July 23, 2021 BEIJING (AP) — The bodies of all 14 workers trapped when a tunnel under construction was flooded last week have...