Environmental

Asia June 17

Singapore authorities say ship that hit tanker, causing oil spill, reported sudden loss of control

The Netherlands-flagged dredger Vox Maxima struck the Singaporean fuel supply ship Marine Honor after the Vox Maxima reported a sudden loss of control, Singaporean authorities said.

Mexico March 21

Scientists decry threats to Mexican wetland, an oasis in Chihuahuan Desert

Scientists say Mexico's ancient desert oasis of Cuatro Cienegas can help them understand the origin of Earth and the chances of life on Mars, but its water is being diverted.

Brazil August 8, 2023

Indigenous leader inspires law to treat Amazone river as a living entity subject to rights

Brazilian municipality Guajara-Mirim has passed a law that designates the Komi Memem River personhood, a groundbreaking measure that was proposed by an Indigenous councilman.

Asia July 5, 2023

UN atomic agency chief visits Fukushima nuclear plant, supports wastewater release

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency conducted a tour of Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant and expressed satisfaction with a controversial wastewater plan.

VIDEO June 11, 2023

Canada's 'unprecedented' fire season off to a 'fast start': Mike Flannigan

Thompson Rivers University's Mike Flannigan discusses the latest in the Canadian wildfires, health concerns from the smoke and combatting fires.

Canada June 8, 2023

Canada celebrates annual Clean Air Day, as fires continue to ravage northeastern US

Canada recognized it's annual Clean Air Day as hundreds of wildfires continue to destroy parts of the country and pour a smoky, yellow haze into parts of northeastern U.S.

Joe Biden June 7, 2023

Biden joins AOC in linking Canadian wildfires to 'climate crisis'

President Biden joined Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in linking the ongoing Canadian wildfires to the "climate crisis."

VIDEO June 7, 2023

Eric Adams, NYC health official speak out on deteriorating air quality amid Canada fires

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Dr. Ashwin Vasan, commissioner of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, warn vulnerable New Yorkers to mask up if they have to go outside.

Middle East March 6, 2023

Sultan al-Jaber, COP28 president, calls for climate action

Sultan al-Jaber, who is the president of COP28, is calling for climate action. The CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. will lead international climate talks later this year.

VIDEO February 17, 2023

Frustrations are peaking in East Palestine with the White House

Correspondent Garrett Tenney on East Palestine's residents boiling frustration at the White House over its lack of actions over the disaster relief on 'Special Report.'