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Cyclone (Hurricane) Rusty menaces coast of Western Australia, shutting down iron ore port

Cyclone Rusty has spared Australia's major iron ore port — one of the world's biggest — steering away from Port Hedland as it crossed the country's western coast.

On Location Video, Mongolia: Cleaning up one of the world's most polluted cities

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia — In the fast-growing shantytowns surrounding Mongolia's capital, coal-burning stoves are the only source of heat during the country's frigid winters. The result is some of the world's dirtiest air. The World Bank estimates that air pollution is responsible for nearly a third of all deaths here, and costs the city an estimated $463 million each year. The government has vowed to clean up the air, but so far progress is slow.

New England braces for third snowstorm in as many weekends

New England is bracing for the third snowstorm in as many weekends, as much of the region prepares for snow and freezing rain.

Is the Brazilian Amazon shrinking faster?

LIMA — Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has jumped alarmingly, according to a new satellite study.

Winter is here: The worst winter storms and blizzards around the world (PHOTOS)

American Northeasterners, as you hunker down to weather winter storm Nemo, know that you are not alone. Record-setting snowfall has been hitting many parts of the world, from China to the United Kingdom. Snow even fell in unusual places like Turkey and Israel.

How to prevent climate change: work ‘European’ hours

"If the world were to follow a more European model of work, we would expect fewer hours, less output and lower emissions of greenhouse gases,” the study author said.

Afghans left out in cold as temperatures plummet

Kabul infrastructure struggles under the weight of severe temperatures, leaving children at risk of dying from the cold.

Senate to vote on $50.5 billion Hurricane Sandy aid bill Monday

Victims of Hurricane Sandy may finally get aid they need, as the Senate has set a vote on the $50.5 billion assistance package for Monday.

Could distributing minerals in the world's oceans help slow climate change?

Could sprinking mineral dust on the world's oceans actually help slow down climate-change? New research into geo-engineering indicates that it might be possible to quickly remove tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere with this technique — but the potential environmental side-effects are giving scientists pause .
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