Study Finds that Mississippi River Basin Could be in an ‘Extreme Heat Belt’ in 30 Years
A climate study released during one of the hottest summers on record predicts a 125-degree “extreme heat belt” will stretch across a quarter of the…
20 top things to do in Dubai, from Michelin-starred dining to Museum of the Future
From jumping out of an airplane to touring the world’s only ‘seven star’ hotel, the emirate is packed with must-try experiences Read more
Four Seasons opens reservations for resort on Mexico’s Pacific Coast: Travel Weekly
The Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, Mexico has begun taking reservations ahead of its opening later this year. The property’s website is currently accepting bookings for…
California Passes Law Requiring Buffer Zones for New Oil and Gas Wells
Public health expert Kyle Ferrar spent seven straight days in August finding toxic emissions coming from neighborhood oil and gas sites, a job he wished…
Is the Paris Agreement Working?
Promising climate action is one thing, but it’s not always easy for countries to deliver on the pledges they’ve made to reduce greenhouse gas emissions…
California Just Banned Gas-Powered Cars. Here’s Everything You Need to Know
While many of us were on vacation last week, the transition to electric vehicles took a monumental leap. On Aug. 25, California regulators adopted rules…
Airlines vastly improve their services to customers affected by cancellations: Travel Weekly
Airlines have made numerous consumer-friendly changes to their customer service plans ahead of the DOT’s launch on Friday of an online dashboard that compares the…
Stunning Salalah is best explored by road during the khareef
Oman’s Dhofar region is transformed during the monsoon season, which brings waterfalls and greenery in its wake Read more
Real-life hobbit holes take fans to Middle Earth ahead of ‘The Lord of the Rings’ TV show
Hot tubs, dancefloors and dome ceilings: the otherworldly hillside homes that put The Shire to shame Read more
Texas Study Finds ‘Massive Amount’ of Toxic Wastewater With Few Options for Reuse
Oil and gas extraction in the Permian Basin of arid West Texas is expected to produce some 588 million gallons of wastewater per day for…