EartherNatural DisastersEartherNatural DisastersDeath Toll of Maui Wildfires Rises to 106 PeopleOver 1,000 people are still missing and the number of deaths is likely to continue rising, officials say.ByAngely MercadoPublishedAugust 16, 2023Comments (7)
EartherNatural DisastersEartherNatural DisastersMaui’s Death Toll Rises to 96 After Days of Devastating FiresThe wildfires in Maui are some of the deadliest fires that the U.S. has seen in about a century.ByAngely MercadoPublishedAugust 14, 2023Comments (5)
EartherNatural DisastersEartherNatural DisastersThe Maui Fires Have Killed 55 PeopleThe death toll continues to rise as the destructive fires burn homes, historical sites, and vehicles to the ground.ByAngely MercadoPublishedAugust 11, 2023
EartherNatural DisastersEartherNatural DisastersMaui Fire Death Toll Rises to 36 as Thousands Try to EscapeThousands are still without power, more than 250 structures have burned to the ground, and emergency services are…ByAngely MercadoPublishedAugust 10, 2023Comments (9)
EartherNatural DisastersEartherNatural DisastersAt Least 4 Dead and 100,000 Without Power After Texas TornadoesThese storms and outages come as much of the state continues to experience a dangerous heat wave.ByAngely MercadoPublishedJune 22, 2023Comments (12)
EartherNatural DisastersEartherNatural DisastersThe Summer of Smoke Is Just Getting StartedCanada is set for a record-setting wildfire season that shows no signs of slowing yet. Your lungs will probably…ByLauren LefferPublishedJune 13, 2023Comments (7)
EartherNatural DisastersEartherNatural DisastersHere’s What Health Experts Want You to Know About This Week’s Wildfire SmokeKeep wearing masks outdoors, and monitor your health condition if you spend time outside.ByAngely MercadoPublishedJune 9, 2023Comments (9)
EartherNatural DisastersEartherNatural DisastersHundreds of U.S. Firefighters Deployed North to Battle Canadian WildfiresSeveral other countries including South Africa, France, and Portugal have offered reinforcements.ByAngely MercadoPublishedJune 8, 2023Comments (10)
EartherNatural DisastersEartherNatural DisastersWatch the New York City Skyline Go Full Mad Max in This Wild Time LapseGov. Kathy Hochul said the state would provide one million N-95 face masks to help residents cope with the unhealthy…ByJody SerranoPublishedJune 8, 2023Comments (27)
EartherNatural DisastersEartherNatural DisastersWarning Issued as New Eruption Detected at Hawaii's Highly Active Kilauea VolcanoWebcam images showed a glow emanating from the volcano's summit—an indication that an eruption has begun.ByPassant RabiePublishedJune 7, 2023Comments (7)
EartherNatural DisastersEartherNatural DisastersPhotos: Wildfires Blanket NYC in a Smoky Haze Straight Out of Blade RunnerNew York issued a health advisory until midnight Wednesday after the city's air quality declined to the worst in the…ByJody SerranoPublishedJune 7, 2023Comments (16)
EartherNatural DisastersEartherNatural DisastersCyclone Mocha's Quick, Brutal PathThe storm picked up juice quickly over unusually warm waters and hit Myanmar with devastating force.ByMolly TaftPublishedMay 15, 2023Comments (1)