What should be done to prevent accidents like chemical tank ruptures in our communities?
Several injured people have been transported to hospitals to be treated for chemical burns
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Several injured people have been transported to hospitals to be treated for chemical burns
Officials have warned that the tank contains a "highly volatile" substance that could lead to an explosion
A cloud of orange-tinted, thick dust spread across the Gaza Strip on Saturday as first responders told Palestinians to stay home, especially those with respiratory illness. People were also urged to secure their tents to prevent them from being blown away. Israel’s war with Hamas has left most of Gaza’s 2 million residents displaced, living in tents and damaged buildings with little protection from the elements such as rain, wind and sand. Story by Catherine Viette
The Justice Department is seeking to block a lawsuit filed against major players in the fossil fuel industry over their role in climate change
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Fire danger expected to reach extreme levels in South Australia, Victoria and inland NSW this week
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When rain falls on snow it creates a layer of ice that impedes feeding, which in turn has reduced herds’ birthrates
After the devastating fires, neighborhoods pledged to build back stronger and better than before. A year later, they’re still untangling issues
Photojournalists recently revisited neighborhoods still recovering and rebuilding after the Palisades and Eaton wildfires destroyed more than 18,000 structures last January
While the world is gripped by an energy crisis, Britain is facing another key driver of higher costs