Over the past half-century, the number of weather-related disasters has increased dramatically, resulting in massive damages even as better warning systems have led to fewer deaths, the UN reported Wednesday.

UN report: Despite a decline in deaths from weather-related events, the economic cost rises

Nearly a week after a dam storing mining waste collapsed in southeast Brazil, the human cost is clear, with nearly 350 killed or missing, but the environmental impact is still being evaluated.

Deadly Brazil dam collapse raises fears of environmental woes

Public accountability, environmental regulation, and press freedom are indispensable factors to protect the marine world

The oceans are dying as we celebrate World Oceans Day