The Five Largest Wildfires Burning in California Right Now
Fires have already scorched nearly 300,000 acres in the state this year.
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What We Know About the Connection Between Climate Change and Suicide Rates
A new study sheds light on the relationship between above-average temperatures and rising suicide rates.
Viewfinder: Surveying the Damage From the Wildfire Outside Athens, Greece
An aerial view shows damage caused by a wildfire near the village of Mati, near Athens, on July 24th, 2018.
Yosemite Valley Will Close to Visitors as the Ferguson Fire Rages Nearby
Parts of Yosemite National Park will close as firefighters battle the Ferguson Fire, which has burned since July 13.
The Most Worrying Wildfires Burning in the U.S. Right Now
With more than 50 active wildfires burning across the American West, this summer is off to a fiery start.
Viewfinder: A Makeshift Shelter During Severe Floods in Okayama
People affected by the recent flooding rest at a makeshift shelter in Mabi, Okayama prefecture, Japan, on July 11th, 2018.
Extreme Fire Conditions Grip California
The 2018 fire season in California is already shaping up to be worst than last year's, which cost the state a record $10 billion in damages.
What Happens When a ‘Wildfire Wedding Photo’ Goes Viral
As climate change brings more frequent and more destructive natural disasters, more people must face the challenges of living life as scheduled on the edge of chaos.
HUD Approves a $5 Billion Hurricane Harvey Disaster Recovery Plan
The recovery plan includes $1.1 billion in aid for home reconstruction, and $1.1 billion each for the City of Houston and Harris County.
‘The Earth Is Humming’: How to Prepare a Society for Natural Disaster
A conversation with Garrett Bradley about her new documentary, and what America can learn from Japan.