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Japan's latest earthquake could've been much worse, but the country spends money to 'keep people safe'

Japan's latest earthquake could've been much worse, but the country spends money to 'keep people safe'

Hannah Steiner January 07, 2024

On the first day of 2024, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Japan, killing at least 57 people and destroying thousands....

Climate change: Huge toll of extreme weather disasters in 2021

Climate change: Huge toll of extreme weather disasters in 2021

Liang Lan December 27, 2021

Weather events, linked to a changing climate, brought misery to millions around the world in 2021 according to a new....

Chernobyl fire under control, Ukraine officials say.

Chernobyl fire under control, Ukraine officials say.

Hannah Steiner April 14, 2020

A fire that threatened the abandoned Chernobyl nuclear plant has been contained, authorities have said.

Battle to save Australian wildlife as bushfires rage

Battle to save Australian wildlife as bushfires rage

George Scott December 30, 2019

As Australia battles wildfires that have razed more than 4 million hectares (9.9 million acres) across five states, volunteers are....

Fast-moving wildfire kills at least 1, destroys homes north of Los Angeles

Fast-moving wildfire kills at least 1, destroys homes north of Los Angeles

Gian Bianchi October 12, 2019

The so-called Saddleridge fire had spread to more than 4,700 acres about 25 miles (40 km) northwest of downtown Los....

Iran Floods Death Toll Reaches 70

Iran Floods Death Toll Reaches 70

April 06, 2019

Floods in Iran since March have killed 70 people the head of the emergency services said on Friday according to....