A Tanker Collision Threatens One of the UK’s Most Important Coastlines
An explosive crash between an oil tanker and a cargo ship in the North Sea could have huge consequences for ecologically and commercially crucial marine areas.
The Extreme Weather Conditions That Drove the Carolina Wildfires
The wildifires in the Carolinas have followed months of whiplash weather—drought, followed by hurricane-fueled floods, and then more drought.
Washington, DC, Plane Crash: Everything We Know So Far
Air traffic controllers asked Flight 5342 to switch runways when coming in to land. Black box recordings from the jet and the military helicopter it collided with will help reveal whether this contributed to the accident.
Cholera in Haiti Isn’t Just Bad News—It’s Not Going Away
The Afghan Quake’s True Cost Could Come in the Winter
Following a major earthquake, the health care needs begin with trauma care, then disease, and eventually mental health.
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The Upside of Afghanistan’s Quake: It Struck Deep
Deeper quakes dissipate their energy over larger areas, and tend to be less destructive than shallow quakes.
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