Matthew Set To End U.S. Hurricane Drought After 10 Years
For the past decade, no major hurricanes have come ashore along the East Coast or Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Matthew is ending that lucky streak.
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In Haiti, Slow Revelations About The Scale Of Hurricane Destruction
Hurricane Matthew drowned and battered the island nation on Tuesday. At least 283 people died and, more than 48 hours after the storm made landfall, many of the worst hit areas are still inaccessible.
GRAPHIC: Matthew Could Break A Historic Lull In Major Hurricanes Hitting U.S.
The last major hurricane, defined as Category 3 and stronger, to hit the mainland U.S. was Hurricane Wilma, which made landfall in Florida in 2005. Matthew could break that lucky streak.
New Research Zeroes In On Sources Of Methane-Emissions Uptick
New research reveals that the amount of methane from oil and gas operations is much larger than previously thought. But the recent uptick in methane emissions seems to be from agriculture.
'We Were Already In A Cholera Crisis'; Hurricane Pummels Haiti, Heads North
Hurricane Matthew killed at least 11 people in Haiti before it barreled north toward the Bahamas. Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas all declared states of emergency as they prepared for the storm.
Haiti's Presidential Election Delayed In Wake Of Hurricane
Haiti's presidential election has been delayed multiple times in the past year. The country is being run by an interim president, whose constitutional mandate has already expired.
Why A Really Big Fish Isn't Always Good For Business
Developing countries have been invaded by 200-pound Nile perch, pretty flowers and beavers. A new study asks: What's the impact?
'The Situation ... Is Truly Catastrophic'; Hurricane Matthew Slams Into Haiti
The Category 4 storm dumped rain on southwestern Haiti on Tuesday morning and lashed the island with maximum sustained winds of up to 145 mph. The hurricane is continuing north toward Cuba.
European Parliament Approves Paris Climate Agreement
Nearly 200 nations agreed last December to the most ambitious deal to slow climate change ever. It looks very likely that the requisite number of countries will actually ratify the deal this week to make it official. That will set in motion the difficult process of making sure both rich and poor countries deliver on their promises to cut emissions of greenhouse gases.
With EU Vote, Paris Climate Agreement Is Poised To Become Binding
The European vote to ratify it effectively ends debate over the climate deal. Once the EU turns over paperwork to the U.N. later this week, the plan will officially come into force.