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More than a third of the population of Tuvalu has applied to move to Australia, under a landmark visa scheme designed to help people escape rising sea levels.
Heavy rain, flash flooding and 125kmph winds from a destructive “bomb cyclone” continue to create havoc on Australia’s east coast, leaving thousands without power, roads closed and Sydney under flood ...
Some 2,600 miles west of Hawaii and more than 3,000 miles from mainland Australia, the island nation of Tuvalu faces an uncertain future.
Highway 37, between Novato and Vallejo, is vulnerable to sea level rise. A state commission just voted to add lanes.
While satellites have revolutionized our ability to measure sea level with remarkable precision, their data becomes less reliable near coasts—where accurate information is most urgently needed.
Even UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned of a “mass exodus of entire populations on a biblical scale” due to sea level rise. In Families Like Ours, sea level rise happens very quickly.
Caltrans is pursuing a $500 million project to widen California Highway 37 between Vallejo and Novato. With sea level rise, the roadway will be underwater by 2050.
Japan said China is building a 20th structure in a disputed, energy-rich area and called for a return to negotiations.
If Earth stays at its current levels of warming — below policymakers’ goal of 1.5 degrees Celsius — polar ice sheets may melt, causing seas to rise and displacing coastal communities, a ...
A group of bipartisan lawmakers sent a Monday letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth expressing support for the trilateral security partnership known as “AUKUS” amid a 30 day review f… ...
The Salvation Army’s “Flying Padres” cross the Australian outback by air, dropping in on ranches and small communities — sometimes, just to lend an ear.
Rum is more than just a drink to today’s craft distillers: It’s a source of pride, a celebration of local flavors, and an homage to the country’s history.