Avalanche Buries Road Workers’ Camp in India, Killing 8
Rescuers working in extreme conditions evacuated 46 other construction workers trapped beneath feet of snow.
Disasters and Emergencies
Chile Declares Curfew as Power Outage Sweeps Country
Most residents had power restored by midnight but the situation remained unstable. President Gabriel Boric blamed power companies for not acting faster.
Hopes Fade for Workers Trapped for Days in Tunnel in India
Local officials have been unable to make contact with eight people after wall of silt and water caused the ceiling to collapse.
Video Shows a Rare ‘Doomsday’ Fish Off the Coast of Mexico
Oarfish are rarely documented by scientists, but one was seen this month by a group visiting a beach in Mexico.
5th National Climate Assessment Lays Out Climate Threats and Solutions
A major government assessment lays out both the far-reaching perils of global warming and the cost-effective fixes that are available today.
Hurricane Otis Makes Landfall Near Acapulco as ‘Catastrophic’ Category 5
Forecasters warn of a “nightmare scenario” of destructive winds, flooding and mudslides in the Mexican states of Guerrero and Oaxaca.
Flood Threats Are Rising. Here’s Where People Are Moving Into Harm’s Way.
Rapid development along coasts and rivers has increased flood exposure worldwide, particularly in South and East Asia, a study found.
Athens Democracy Forum: Local Forces Are Leading the Way in the Global Warming Crisis
With central democratic institutions falling short on climate solutions, grassroots efforts are filling some of the gaps. But would autocracies do a better job?
Morocco’s Quake Zone Now Fears for Its Livelihood, Too
The towns and villages of the Atlas Mountains were building a thriving tourist economy. The devastation of the earthquake puts that in doubt.
Morocco Rescuers Slow to Reach Hardest Hit Areas After Quake
It remained unclear how quickly emergency teams would be able to reach the victims and prevent more deaths. Many of the areas affected by the quake are remote mountain villages that are not easily accessible.