Following the massive underwater volcanic eruption near Tonga that triggered a tsunami and blanketed the country in ash on Saturday Jan. 15, Tonga’s Olympic flag-bearer has raised more than $400,000 in relief through a fundraising campaign.
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An Underwater Volcano Erupted Near Tonga, Triggering A Tsunami And Blanketing Entire Islands In Ash
An extremely powerful underwater volcanic eruption near Tonga triggered a tsunami and blanketed the Pacific Island country in ash, causing what authorities called an “unprecedented disaster.”
A Super Typhoon Ripped Through The Philippines Leaving At Least 375 People Dead And Hundreds Injured
Almost 400 people are dead, hundreds more injured and hundreds of thousands displaced in the Philippines after a powerful storm tore through the country last week.
Kenya Is Experiencing A Drought So Severe That Wild Animals Are Dying Trying To Find Food And Water
A photo of six giraffes that died trying to access water in Kenya has captured the devastating effects of an ongoing drought in the country.
This Ivory Coast Artist Collects Plastic Waste From The Ocean And Turns It Into Stunning Artworks
Ivorian artist Aristide Kouame combs the Abidjan’s coast while collecting waterlogged flip-flops he finds on the beach. He takes them home, cuts the rubber scraps into pieces and uses them to create artwork that then values at nearly $1,000.
A Rare Antarctic Penguin Has Turned Up In New Zealand, Traveling At Least 3,000 Km From Home
A rare Antarctic penguin was found on the south-eastern coastline of New Zealand, at least 3,000 kilometers away from its natural habitat.
This Tuvalu Minister Gave A Powerful Speech About Climate Change Standing Knee-Deep In The Sea
Tuvalu’s foreign minister has delivered a powerful speech about the effects of climate change and rising sea levels on the Pacific Islands, standing knee-deep in the sea.
Hundreds Of Thousands Of People Around The World Held Protests For More Climate Action At COP26
Hundreds of thousands of people around the world held mass protests demanding more action to combat climate change on Saturday Nov. 6, the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice.
More Than 200 People Have Died In Landslides And Flash Floods In India And Nepal From Monsoon Rains
More than 200 people have died in landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains across India and Nepal over the past few days.
German Researchers Have Potty-Trained Cows To Pee In A Toilet Area To Help Reduce Greenhouse Gases
Researchers in Germany have successfully managed to potty-train cows to help reduce greenhouse gas emission.
This Riverside Restaurant In Thailand Flooded And Became A Hot New Dining Destination
A riverside hotpot restaurant in Thailand that was flooded has become a new viral dining destination, becoming so popular that customers are having to make reservations in advance.
Australia Has Returned The World’s Oldest Rainforest Back To Its Indigenous Owners
The world’s oldest tropical rainforest, Daintree Rainforest, in Australia has been returned to Aboriginal people in an official acknowledgment ceremony on Wednesday Sep. 29.