Russia: Peat Fires Smolder in Siberia Despite Bone-Chilling Temperatures

Siberian peat fires have continued to burn after a year of record-setting wildfires in and around the Arctic Circle despite … More

Woman lived in abandoned village alone for 47 years after it washed into sea

Elizabeth Prettejohn lived in Hallsands, Devon for nearly 50 years following a devastating storm which destroyed the whole village and … More

How Humans Sank New Orleans

Engineering put the Crescent City below sea level. Now, its future is at risk. Downtown New Orleans and the Mississippi … More

Hotel Confidential: Miss “It”

Her high heels announced her entrance into the hotel  with extra  loud clacking, she walked with purpose. Within mega seconds,  … More

Democrats Not Ready for Prime Time or Impeachment Hearings

Sometimes the referee has to call the game. It could be weather related or unsafe conditions for the players. Yesterday, … More

Fresh Not Frozen: “Paradise Gone”

Eighty seven miles northeast of Sacramento is the City of Paradise. Last night around 6:45 pm “The Camp Fire” Jump … More

‘Losing all the glaciers in Switzerland is not that far away’

The Rhône glacier. Photo: Max Schmid/Swiss Tourism By Sean Mowbray/The Local A child born in Switzerland today will likely live … More

Grey hair grows faster

Oh my fucking gawd! I’m thirty. It was devastating, my youth! Turning forty was less shocking however, I spent the … More

Just how Red is Florida?

  Since 1936, Florida has picked the winner of the presidential election 19 out 21 times and in no other … More

Puerto Rico By the Numbers

  Home to 3.4 Million Americans Iowa 3.1 Million Americans Utah 3 Million Americans Mississippi 2.9 Million Americans Arkansas 2.9 … More