Somalia floods: UN warns of 'once-in-a-century event'
More than 1.6 million people could be affected by the unusually heavy seasonal rains.
1970-01-01 08:00
Brazil drought reveals ancient rock carvings of human faces
The carvings of human faces on the shore of the Amazon are thought to be at least 1,000 years old.
1970-01-01 08:00
Amazon rivers fall to lowest levels in 121 years amid a severe drought
Rivers in the heart of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil fell to their lowest levels in over a century on Monday as a record drought upends the lives of hundreds of thousands of people and damages the jungle ecosystem.
1970-01-01 08:00
Wildfires in dry Amazon rainforest choke Manaus city
By Bruno Kelly MANAUS, Brazil Clouds of dense gray smoke from dozens of wildfires in the Brazilian Amazon,
1970-01-01 08:00
Amazon drought: Stranded boats and dead fish
A severe drought in the Brazilian Amazon is disrupting transport, isolating communities and killing wildlife.
1970-01-01 08:00
A floating village is stranded on a dry lakebed as extreme drought grips the Amazon
A floating village now lies stranded on a lakebed in Brazil's Amazon as severe drought leaves communities struggling to access food, fresh water and fuel.
1970-01-01 08:00
More than 100 dolphins dead in Amazon as water hits 102 degrees Fahrenheit
More than a hundred dolphins have been found dead in the Brazilian Amazon amid an historic drought and record-high water temperatures that in places have exceeded 102 degrees Fahrenheit.
1970-01-01 08:00
Brazil sets up task force for unprecedented drought in Amazon -minister
BRASILIA Brazil's government is preparing a task force to provide emergency assistance to inhabitants in the Amazon region
1970-01-01 08:00
Children have right to clean environment - report
The UN says countries must act urgently to protect children from the harmful effects of climate change.
1970-01-01 08:00
Greece wildfires: Hospital evacuated as fire intensifies in Alexandroupolis
Dozens of patients are moved to safety as wildfires burn out of control near Alexandroupolis.
1970-01-01 08:00
Greece wildfires: Authorities on alert for new spate of blazes
Officials warn that high temperatures and strong winds on Tuesday could see more devastating fires.
1970-01-01 08:00
Historic drought, hot seas slow Panama Canal shipping
By Lisa Baertlein and Marianna Parraga LOS ANGELES/HOUSTON Before the Ever Max ship carrying lava lamps, sofas, Halloween
1970-01-01 08:00