In a stunning twist, wind turbines designed to withstand storms were left bent and destroyed by Super Typhoon Yagi in the Hainan province of China. The storm's violent winds, reaching 234 km/h, tore through the area on September 7, toppling the newly installed turbines and causing widespread damage to roads, communication, and power lines.
Maybe it was a nuclear war, devastating climate change, or a killer virus. But if something caused people to disappear, imagine what would happen afterward.
The alert issued alongside the Environment Agency comes on the anniversary of Storm Babet
Parts of the country could see temperatures of more than 20C in the middle of this week during a welcome break from the rain.
On a dark night, a fierce storm gave Florida a sharp blow to the head. Less than two weeks later, another tore through its heart.
The natural sinks of forests and peat were key to Finland’s ambitious target to be carbon neutral by 2035. But the land now emits more greenhouse gases than it stores
The sudden collapse of carbon sinks was not factored into climate models – and could rapidly accelerate global heating
Property buyers should ask homeowners what flood defences they have installed before purchasing their house, the Environment Agency (EA) has warned.
Capital could see temperatures in excess of 20C this week as ‘unsettled’ weather brings spells of sunshine and clear skies
Homeowners in high-risk states face rising insurance costs, while renters get significantly less policy support after disasters.
Very strong winds and heavy rain are likely to follow a brief warm period, forecasters warned
A wildlife enthusiast on TikTok has spotted two Kookaburras in Scotland - there are thought to be less than 10, maybe even five, in the UK.
"Latin America has 99 problems but hurricanes ain't one," one Reddit user said.
The South East will have a warm period before rain and wind arrive on Friday.
Invasive Species Council says 5 million native mammals, birds, reptiles and frogs are killed by feral and roaming pet cats a day in Australia
The live streamer filmed himself during the hurricane for the chance to win $70,000
You might think you've parked in an OK spot only to find later that you are breaking a major road rule.
Homeowners should get stamp duty refunds if they make energy upgrades to their homes, lenders have urged Rachel Reeves.
Drone footage captured extensive damage along Florida’s west coast on Saturday, October 12, after Hurricane Milton devastated the region earlier in the week.The footage, filmed by Robert Lyman, shows damage in Englewood, about 30 miles south of where the hurricane made landfall, on Saturday afternoon.Lyman told Storyful he saw “traffic lights still without power, multiple damaged signs, furniture tossed into the woods by wind and storm surge, and numerous homes in ruins.”By Sunday, at least 23 deaths were confirmed in the state due to the hurricane, local media reported. Credit: Robert Lyman via Storyful
CNN’s Derek Van Dam breaks down how and why one of the driest places on earth is facing flooding.
Consumers want something to be done about plastic pollution. Recycling is something. Therefore oil companies, manufacturers and retailers are doing it. The trouble is, many of these initiatives are muddle-headed, some fall way short of their promise and others are actively causing more environmental damage than they are preventing.
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