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Posts Tagged ‘breaking news’
Climate Change, Health, Oct 5th, 2010,
Floods are taking the world by storm lately–literally. We have them in the US, they’re happening over in Asia and Europe, and all of them are claiming lives. This latest report focuses on the area of West Papua, Indonesia, where at least 56 people were killed by flooding. Dozens of others are still missing and over 60 people were injured, many with broken bones and most needing to be life-flighted (transported via helicopter) to medical services. In addition to the dead and wounded, hundreds of homes were destroyed, 30 of which were completely flattened by the storm. Schools, hospitals and…
Tags: 56 dead, breaking news, damaged homes, flash floods, flooding, Indonesia, mudslides, power outages, West Papua, wounded
Green living, Nature, Pollution, Wildlife & Flora, Sep 2nd, 2010,
Another offshore oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico. The rig is located west of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion/spill site that started back in April and is approximately 80 miles south of Vermilion Bay, located along Louisiana’s central coast. The explosion was reported by a commercial helicopter company early this morning. Since then, at least 7 helicopters, 2 planes, and 4 boats have made their way to the site. There were 13 people on board and fortunately, most of them escaped unharmed, save one who was injured. It is unknown if any oil is leaking from the…
Tags: breaking news, Gulf Coast, Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana, oil rig explosion, Vermilion Bay, west of deepwater horizon oil spill
Politics, Science & Technology, Sep 1st, 2010,
Several people were taken hostage at gunpoint today at the Discovery Channel’s headquarters in suburban Washington, D.C. The man was wearing canisters strapped to his body; whether they actually pose a threat or not remains to be seen, but FBI bomb technicians and the SWAT team were on scene to deal with the problem. Despite the situation, the good news is most of the workers were able to get out safely. The suspect is believed to be James J. Lee, 43, who expressed his dislike for Discovery’s environmental programming in the past. Past offenses against the company include a protest…
Tags: breaking news, Discovery Channel, environmental programming, gunpoint, headquarters, hostage situation
Climate Change, Health, Nature, Jul 31st, 2010,
The worst flooding in decades hit northwestern Pakistan recently, killing over 800 people and forcing the evacuation of thousands. The total number of people affected by the flooding so far has surpassed 1 million, including those missing or infected with waterborne diseases. All it took was a few days of heavy, torrential rains and it was only a matter of time before the rivers unleashed their wrath on the villages. Earlier this week, Information Minister, Mian Iftikhar Hussain, stated: “According to initial reports received from all districts, 408 people have so far been killed [since Wednesday]” … “We fear the…
Tags: breaking news, flood, monsoons, more than 1 million affected, over 800 dead, Pakistan, torrential rains, worst flood in decades
Conservation, Weird Stuff, Wildlife & Flora, Jul 7th, 2010,
We all know of the ongoing feud between Sea Shepherd and the Japanese whalers. We all know that Captain Pete Bethune was arrested and put on trial, but none of the Japanese were (even though it was Bethune’s ship that was destroyed). And despite all the loyal Sea Shepherd supporters, we all expected the trial to turn for the worst. Well, as it turns out, we were all wrong. Captain Peter Bethune is officially a free man–well, at least for 5 years. Bethune received a 2 year jail sentence for obstructing the whaling fleet and for assault with the butyric…
Tags: 2 year suspended jail sentence, breaking news, Captain Pete Bethune, free, going home, good news, Sea Shepherd, verdict, Whale Wars
Health, Nature, Weird Stuff, Jun 23rd, 2010,
An earthquake hit eastern Canada today. Yes, Canada. The 5.0 magnitude quake struck along the Ontario-Quebec border region around 1:41 PM EST, at a depth of approximately 12 miles (19.2). Tremors lasted about 30 seconds, shaking homes and businesses, but there are no reports of injuries or damages. A number of businesses in the Ottawa area were also evacuated. Apparently, the tremors could also be felt in several US states, including: Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont and West Virginia. I can’t speak for the other states, but I felt nothing of the sort in Pennsylvania….
Tags: 5.0, breaking news, Canada, earthquake, eastern Canada, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Quebec, tremors, US, Vermont, West Virginia
Natural disasters, Wildlife & Flora, Jun 16th, 2010,
At least 2 earthquakes hit Indonesia today, killing at least 3 people and damaging hundreds of homes. First, there was a 5.3 magnitude quake on Sulawesi island. Landslides nearly destroyed at least 50 buildings and killed at least one person at an elementary school. A second—7.0 magnitude—quake struck off the coast of Papua province—nearly 1,200 miles (2,000 km) from the first quake—and was followed by a series of aftershocks, the strongest being a 6.4. Many people were hospitalized, one woman was killed, and a 5-month-old baby was crushed when his family’s house collapsed. Search and rescue teams are at work…
Tags: 2%, 5.3, 7.0, aftershocks, breaking news, damaged homes, death toll, double, earthquakes, Indonesia, injuries, landslide, Papua, Sulawesi, tsunami warning
Nature, Politics, Jun 9th, 2010,
In a shocking turn of events, the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society has decided to release Captain Pete Bethune from their group and services. The decision comes during Bethune’s ongoing trial in Japan and is claimed to be due to his bringing of archery equipment (bow and arrows) aboard the Ady Gil at the beginning of the whaling season, which is contrary to Sea Shepherd’s “aggressive but non-violent direct action” stance. Although the equipment was never used or intended to use against any person, the decision to bring them on a Sea Shepherd campaign was deemed unacceptable. According to Bethune in…
Tags: archery equipment, bow and arrows, breaking news, Captain Pete Bethune, future campaigns, Japanese Whaling, legal battle, removed from crew, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, SSCS
Natural disasters, Wildlife & Flora, Jun 7th, 2010,
China can’t seem to get a break from flooding this year. Torrential rains tore through China’s southwestern Guangxi region between May 31st and June 2nd, causing flooding and landslides that killed at least 53 people. Rescue workers found about 20 bodies during the aftermath and unfortunately, findings included children. Three children, aged between 8 and 11, met their fate when they were walking home from school. They were reported missing since June 1st and it would seem they were swept away by the flood as they were heading (unaccompanied) to their grandparents’ house. On top of the death toll, at…
Tags: 53 killed, breaking news, China, evacuated, flooding, Guangxi, homes destroyed, landslides, southwest, storms, torrential rain
Climate Change, Nature, Politics, Wildlife & Flora, Jun 1st, 2010,
Well, it would seem the situation with the BP oil spill keeps getting better and better. It has just been announced by Attorney General Eric Holder that federal authorities will begin conducting criminal and civil investigations into the Gulf Cost Oil Spill. Holder did not specify the companies or individuals that may be targeted during the investigation, but he did state: “We will closely examine the actions of those involved in the spill. If we find evidence of illegal behavior, we will be extremely forceful in our response.” The announcement comes after a series of consecutive failures on BP’s part,…
Tags: announcement, BP, breaking news, civil investigation, criminal investigation, criminal probe, Gulf Coast, oil spill, US Attorney General
Natural disasters, Apr 12th, 2010,
Many people will say that public transportation is the best way to travel. However, in some cases, it can also be a very fatal choice. A small commuter train traveling through the Italian Alps was derailed by a landslide today. One of the train cars was completely destroyed, killing at least 9 people and injuring 30 others. It was previously believed that 11 had died in the accident, but according to officials, that was a misunderstanding. The incident happened near the Austrian border. Apparently, the landslide was caused by a burst irrigation pipe. According to authorities, at least 3 persons…
Tags: accident, breaking news, deaths, derailed, injured, Italian Alps, Italy, landslide, train, wreck
Natural disasters, Wildlife & Flora, Apr 7th, 2010,
A 7.8 earthquake just hit Sumatra, off the coast of Aceh. Panic ensued and electricity was cut off after the quake happened. The epicenter of the quake was 127 miles (204 km) west-northwest of Sibolga and located at a depth of 28.6 miles (46 km). People have been making their way to higher ground in some areas and at least 3 aftershocks have occurred since. According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, there is no immediate threat of a destructive, widespread tsunami. Unfortunately, there is the possibility that a tsunami could affect local coasts, but no more than 62 miles…
Tags: 7.8 earthquake, Aceh, breaking news, Indonesia, Sumatra
Natural disasters, Wildlife & Flora, Apr 5th, 2010,
A 7.2 earthquake hit Baja, California, Mexico less than 2 hours ago, about 19 miles southeast of Mexicali. Originally, the quake was measured as a 6.9 but seismologists have raised the preliminary magnitude level since (though it’s still an estimate at this point either way). The quake was felt in a number of areas, including Arizona, Tijuana, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Santa Barbara. There are no reports of any deaths or injuries yet. Fortunately, damage thus far has only consisted of a few stalled elevators, swayed buildings and some power outages. Other minor (3.0) earthquakes have also happened in…
Tags: 6.9, 7.2, Baja California, breaking news, California, earthquake, Mexicali, Mexico, preliminary magnitude
Climate Change, Nature, Wildlife & Flora, Feb 24th, 2010,
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' src='http://gf0.statico.be/wp-content/themes/greenfudge/thumbnails/7749.jpg' alt='breaking-news-italy-faces-ecological-disaster-from-oil-spill' class='art-teaser' width='95' height='95' /> Yesterday, an oil spill occurred in one of Italy’s small, northern rivers. Today, that spill reached the Po River. The cause of the spill is believed to be sabotage at a former refinery, now turned into an oil depot. Apparently, the cisterns of the depot were opened, thus allowing the oil to flow into the Lambro River, near Monza. Secchi officials estimate that 2.5 million liters (660,000 gallons) of oil were spilt. This is a concern for environmentalists, as the Po River valley is home to many birds and aquatic life. Then, there is also the matter of Italy’s agriculture….
Tags: breaking news, ecological disaster, Italy, Lambro River, Monza, oil spill, Po River, sabotage, WWF
Natural disasters, Jan 20th, 2010,
Earthquakes seem to be all the rage in Haiti this month. Little over a week ago, a 7.0 earthquake killed 200,000, wounded at least 250,000, and left 1.5 million without homes. Now, after more than 40 aftershocks, another quake attacks the small island—and this time it’s a 6.1. The previous earthquake wreaked most of its havoc throughout Port-au-Prince. This latest one, which occurred in the early dawn hours of today, was centered approximately 35 miles (60 km) northwest of the city. The extent of damage, death or injuries from today’s earthquake is still unknown. Click here for more information. By…
Tags: aftershocks, breaking news, Haiti earthquake, natural disaster, second earthquake
