Deadly floods hit several countries, scientists have said this will be increasingly common

Beachgoers take a dip in the Atlantic Ocean at Hollywood Beach, Monday, July 10, 2023, in Hollywood, Fla. adding a little more crap to the state's already oppressive summer weather.  (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Schools in New Delhi were forced to close on Monday after heavy monsoon rains hit the Indian capital, with landslides and flash floods killing at least 15 people in the past three days. Further north, the overflowing Beas River swept vehicles downstream, flooding neighborhoods. In Japan, torrential rain it hit the South West, causing flooding … Read more

Chicago’s air pollution advisories have hit a 10-year high and some residents are suffering

Chicago's air pollution advisories have hit a 10-year high and some residents are suffering

CHICAGO Some Chicagoans who have braved hazy skies in recent weeks say they’ve caught a cold as the state crosses an unfortunate milestone: the most predicted days of unhealthy air pollution in more than 10 years. And it’s still halfway through 2023. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency issued an Air Pollution Day of Action for … Read more