Fema’s acting chief reportedly could not be reached during deadly Texas floods | Texas floods 2025
The US Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema)’s acting administrator, David Richardson, was largely unreachable after deadly flooding swept through Texas in July, according to a new report. That meant the…
Super Typhoon Ragasa batters Hong Kong – video | Hong Kong
Super Typhoon Ragasa has caused widespread flooding and damaged roads in Hong Kong, which resumed international flights on Thursday but kept kindergartens and some schools closed. Ragasa, the strongest storm…
US is violating human rights laws by backing fossil fuels, say young activists in new petition | International law
By continuing to fund and support a fossil fuel-based energy system, the US is violating international law, a group of young people have argued to an international human rights body.…
‘Hidden costs’ of climate emergency are worsening California’s affordability crisis – report | California
The climate emergency is significantly increasing costs for California households in the form of rising utility bills, lost wages and growing healthcare expenses, worsening the state’s affordability crisis, according to…
Asheville’s slimmed-down restaurants make a comeback a year after Hurricane Helene: ‘Back to the basics’ | North Carolina
Cúrate, a Spanish tapas restaurant and one of the best-known eateries in Asheville, North Carolina, sat empty for two days after Hurricane Helene last September. Then co-owner Katie Button reopened…
Argyle Street ash in Glasgow wins tree of the year competition | Trees and forests
A much-loved ash tree in the heart of Glasgow has won the annual tree of the year competition organised by the Woodland Trust. While many trees that have featured in…
Big trees in Amazon more climate-resistant than previously believed | Climate crisis
The biggest trees in the Amazon are growing larger and more numerous, according to a new study that shows how an intact rainforest can help draw carbon dioxide out of…
Abnormally hot days may hit Australia’s south-east after rare sudden warming over Antarctica | Australia weather
A rare rise in stratospheric temperatures over Antarctica could influence weather into summer, with previous events driving hotter and drier conditions for south-east Australia. The phenomenon – called sudden stratospheric…
‘History will remember who showed up’: Keir Starmer faces call to attend Cop30 summit | Cop30
Leading climate figures and Labour MPs have urged Keir Starmer to attend the crucial Cop30 climate summit this November, after aides advised him not to attend for fear of attracting…
The New Identity of OYO’s Parent Company Reflecting Global Growth and Premium Focus, ETTravelWorld
Oravel Stays Limited, the parent company of OYO, has announced its rebrand to PRISM, a corporate identity designed to reflect its expanded global presence and diversified portfolio. Founded in 2012…