Hollywood movies rarely reflect climate change crisis. These researchers want to change that

PORTLAND, Maine — Aquaman might not mind if the oceans rise, but moviegoers might. That’s one…

Last year’s deadly heat wave in metro Phoenix didn’t discriminate

PHOENIX — Priscilla Orr, 75, was living in her old white Kia in a supermarket parking…

After a deadly heat wave last summer, metro Phoenix is changing tactics

PHOENIX — Terrified of being assaulted in a shelter, Pearl Marion couch surfed with family members…

Nigeria is emerging as a critical mineral hub. The government is cracking down on illegal operations

ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s government is cracking down on illegal mining, making dozens of arrests of…

Extreme weather. A lack of lifesaving vaccines. Africa’s cholera crisis is worse than ever

LILANDA, Zambia — Extreme weather events have hit parts of Africa relentlessly in the last three…

Brazil’s flooded south sees first deaths from disease, as experts warn of coming surge in fatalities

SAO PAULO — The first two deaths from waterborne bacterial disease were reported in southern Brazil,…

Petrochemical company fined more than $30 million for 2019 explosions near Houston

BEAUMONT, Texas — A Texas petrochemical company has pleaded guilty to a violation of the Clean…

Corn, millet and … rooftop solar? Farm family’s newest crop shows China’s solar ascendancy

JINAN, China — Shi Mei and her husband earn a decent enough living by growing corn…

EPA warns of increasing cyberattacks on water systems, urges utilities to take immediate action

WASHINGTON — Cyberattacks against water utilities across the country are becoming more frequent and more severe,…

EPA warns cyberattacks against water utilities more frequent and severe, urges steps to protect nation's drinking water

EPA warns cyberattacks against water utilities more frequent and severe, urges steps to protect nation’s drinking…