Death at Burning Man under investigation as flooding strands thousands
The Pershing County Sheriff’s Office said the death happened during the event but offered few details as the investigation continued.
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Hong Kong, southern China hunker down as Super Typhoon Saola approaches
The typhoon could make a landfall in parts of southern China and many workers were forced to stay at home, while Hong Kong saw cancelled flights and suspended stock market trading.
‘Running a fever’: What you should know about ‘maritime’ heat waves, weather extremes
Ocean temperatures that are much hotter than normal this summer have alarmed scientists and raised the prospect of accelerated global heating.
For Greek Fires and Other Crises, E.U. Builds Emergency Force
The European Union deployed firefighters and equipment in what could be a preview of how it handles disasters linked to climate change.
Hurricane Franklin gaining strength, Idalia expected to hit Florida as hurricane
This year’s Atlantic hurricane season is expected to have 18 named tropical storms, nine of which become hurricanes, four of them major, according to forecasters.
Hailstorm in Germany Rips Through a Town, Damaging Buildings and Cars
An estimated 80 percent of buildings were damaged during a hailstorm in Bad Bayersoien, Germany.
Extreme Heat Sweeps Southern Europe
Late summer heat waves across the region have led to temperatures topping 100 degrees in Spain.
Mexico Braces for Rain and Flooding from Hurricane Hilary
The torrential rain and flooding that threaten Southern California also menaced Baja California, the western Mexico peninsula that is popular with tourists.
In France, ‘Climate Fresk’ Global Warming Workshops Are a Hit
More than a million people in France have attended a “Climate Fresk” class to understand the process of global warming. The project is now spreading abroad.
Hurricane Hilary: Category 4 storm barrels toward California in rare event
The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Hilary had sustained winds near 145 mph (230 kph) and was expected to continue its rapid intensification.