Environment

Washington (AFP) – To some, they are a magical sight to behold in the heart of the city — to others a pest that eats through their gardens, endangers traffic...

Polar bears have long symbolized the dangers posed by climate change, as rising temperatures melt away the Arctic sea ice they depend upon for survival. But quantifying the impact of...

Paris (AFP) – Climate change has sharply boosted the risk of fast-spreading wildfires, according to a Californian study published Wednesday that offers lessons for prevention after recent disasters in Canada,...