Heat-driven droughts are rising globally, now affecting 16.7% of land annually, up from 2.5% in the 1980s, due to climate change.

A monkey abandoned and bullied at a Japanese zoo is thriving under dedicated care, thanks to global support and improved animal welfare efforts.

Cuba’s main power plant repaired after blackout; only 1,000 MW online, below demand.

Severe storms and tornadoes in Oklahoma killed four, damaged infrastructure, and prompted a state emergency declaration.

The USDA approved $531 million in disaster aid for Georgia farmers hit by Hurricane Helene, with applications opening March 16.

Shifting winds caused a 2025 helicopter crash in Whitehorse, killing a trainee pilot; the airline now mandates training at airports with better wind monitoring.

U.S. AI data centers may use 1.45 billion gallons of water daily by 2030, stressing local supplies and requiring $58 billion in upgrades.

A fire on a scrap metal barge in Delaware Bay caused evacuations and waterway closures, with no injuries reported.

Janisse Quiñones is leaving her LADWP CEO role on March 27, 2026, to lead Puerto Rico’s grid overhaul, amid scrutiny over water pressure issues during the Palisades Fire.

A pilot died in a small plane crash in Deerfield, Illinois, Wednesday night amid heavy fog.