Severe flooding in Pakistan's Punjab province, exacerbated by global warming, has impacted two million people, marking the region's biggest flood in history. Heavy monsoon rains have caused three rivers to reach unprecedented water levels, leading to widespread evacuations and significant damage.

(Beyond Pesticides, August 29 – September 3, 2025) It is recognized, especially on Labor Day, that the adverse effects of pesticides, with the preponderance of science accumulating every day, put workers (those who handle pesticides and are exposed through inhalation and skin absorption) at elevated risk above rates in the general population. The harm to workers is exacerbated by additional and c…

Residents are criticizing a state law that requires permits and fees for building projects near Joshua trees, saying it's opaque, confusing and onerous for those who want to improve or even maintain their properties.