no comment Tourists visit La Palma to see the volcano during long holiday weekend in Spain Thousands of tourists are expected to visit La Palma every day during this long weekend to see the erupting Cumbre Vieja volcano 30/10/2021
View Invest in local disaster response: it saves lives and money | View Floods and wildfires across Europe this summer should remind us of the need to strengthen local response networks, say European Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič and Red Cross Secretary-General Jagan Chapagain. 13/10/2021
no comment Canary Islands: Lava engulfs 100 homes after The Cumbre Vieja erupted A surge of lava destroyed around 100 homes, a day after the volcano erupted, forcing 5,500 people to leave the area, local authorities said. 21/09/2021
Haiti Helicopters used in earthquake-hit Haiti as gangs block aid deliveries The August 14 earthquake killed more than 2,200 people 23/08/2021
no comment Death toll rises to over 700 in Haiti quake The death toll from a magnitude 7.2 earthquake in Haiti soared on Sunday as rescuers raced to find survivors amid the rubble ahead of a potential deluge from an approaching tropical storm. 15/08/2021
no comment Torrential rains cause floods, mudslides in Japan Torrential rain triggered a mudslide and more floods across Japan on Sunday, leaving three people presumed dead and forcing the evacuation of dozens of residents. 15/08/2021
Climate How these countries could go extinct due to climate change Climate migration will force the populations of these four countries to go extinct if we don’t see a period of rapid transformation. 11/08/2021
no comment Athens: Major fire prompts evacuation of residential areas Residents of Varybobi, a northern suburb of Athens, have been ordered to evacuate on Tuesday afternoon, following a large fire. 03/08/2021
no comment Dinant hit by new floods yesterday evening after thunderstorms and heavy rain Dinant hit by new floods yesterday evening after thunderstorms and heavy rain 25/07/2021
world news Experts: Europe floods show urgency to tackle climate change Scientists say the link between extreme weather and global warming is unmistakable and the urgency to do something about climate change undeniable. 17/07/2021
Myanmar More than 100 miners die in Myanmar jade mine landslide "The jade workers were smothered by a wave of mud," the Myanmar Fire Service Department said on Facebook. 02/07/2020
no comment State of emergency declared as wildfires rage in Australia Australia's most populous state of New South Wales declared a seven-day state of emergency Thursday as oppressive conditions fanned around 100 wildfires. 19/12/2019
Philippines Philippines hunts for survivors after powerful quake kills at least 3 Rescue teams continued hunting for survivors on Monday after a powerful earthquake that killed at least three people and injured 31. 15/12/2019
no comment Sakurajima volcano in southern Japan erupts A volcano in southern Japan erupted on Friday (September 20) morning, sending plumes of ash and gas over 2,500 metres into the air. 21/09/2019
USA California desert city takes stock after back-to-back earthquakes Shaken residents of Ridgecrest, where two powerful quakes were centered, say they're worried about the next one. 07/07/2019
USA Powerful quake hits Southern California, causing damage and injuries "Homes shifted, foundation cracks, retaining walls down," the San Bernadino County Fire Department said on Twitter. 06/07/2019
USA Earthquake shakes Southern California, day after most powerful quake in 20 years The USGS said the earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 06/07/2019
no comment Homes flooded as rivers burst banks in Bosnia Homes and roads have been flooded in several parts of Bosnia after rivers broke their banks following heavy rains, triggering concerns Tuesday of a repeat of floods five years ago when dozens died 14/05/2019
world news Texan tornado People hurt and homes destroyed as severe storms hit parts of the southern US 14/04/2019
world news Climate change impacts accelerating, new report shows “Climate change is moving faster than our efforts to address it,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said Thursday as the World Meteorological Organization unveiled an alarming report. 29/03/2019
Iran Iran bans non-official crowdfunding appeals after deadly flash floods Authorities said on Monday that they have closed 60 crowdfunding campaigns, mostly set up by celebrities, and that donations can only be made through official channels. 25/03/2019
no comment Residents evacuate as flash floods hit southern Afghanistan At least 20 people were killed by flash floods in southern Afghanistan's Kandahar province, the UN said Saturday, as heavy rains swept away homes and vehicles. 03/03/2019
no comment Floodwaters wreak havoc in northern Australia Flooding in and around Townsville, Australia continued on Sunday, as the area was lashed by record rainfall, officials said. 03/02/2019
no comment Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes Chile killing two A magnitude 6.7 earthquake hit the coast of north-central Chile on Saturday evening, the US Geological Survey said. 20/01/2019
no comment Deadly Indonesian volcano sinks halfway into the sea The volcano which caused a tsunami that killed more than 400 people last week lost more than two-thirds of its height following the eruption which triggered the killer waves. 19/01/2019
world news What are the biggest threats to the world this year? What are the most likely risks we will face this year, and how significant will they be? Some of the world's most influential people have given their views. 17/01/2019
