US: Ex-Typhoon Halong Wreaks Havoc in Alaska, Hundreds Evacuated

Remnants of Typhoon Halong caused catastrophic flooding in western Alaska, destroying homes in Kipnuk and Kwigillingok, killing one person, and displacing over 1,400 residents. Mass evacuations began Wednesday, October 15, as hundreds were airlifted to Anchorage for shelter.

Philippines: Tropical Storm Trami Makes Landfall In Northeast With Heavy Rain And Strong Winds 3

Tropical Storm Trami slammed into the northeastern coast of the Philippines on Thursday, October 24, causing widespread flooding and landslides. The storm has claimed at least 26 lives and forced 150,000 people to evacuate their homes.

Canada: Large Fire Breaks Out On Old Rail Bridge In Metro Vancouver 2

An old unused rail bridge caught fire in Richmond, British Columbia on Thursday evening, June 20 sending a huge plume of smoke into the sky over Metro Vancouver. The nearby Oak Street bridge was closed in both directions while firefighters fought the fire.

U.S.-SAN FRANCISCO-APEC-GREEN INNOVATION FORUM

U.S.-SAN FRANCISCO-APEC-GREEN INNOVATION FORUM

(231114) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Former U.S. Secretary of Energy and Nobel Laureate Steven Chu delivers a speech at the Green Innovation and Sustainable Development Forum in San Francisco, the United States, on Nov. 13, 2023. A high-level forum was held in San Francisco on Monday to share the best practices for accelerating the adoption of innovative policies and technologies to decarbonize the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies. The forum, co-hosted by the U.S.-China Green Energy Council and APEC Sustainable Energy Center, drew scholars, delegates from APEC economies, and business executives from the world's leading clean energy companies. (Xinhua/Tan Jingjing)

U.S. Energy Secretary Chu in Japan

U.S. Energy Secretary Chu in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. Energy Department Secretary Steven Chu (2nd from R, front) and Japanese industry minister Yukio Edano (L front) hold talks at the ministry in Tokyo on March 29, 2012.

Japan industry minister Edano in Paris

Japan industry minister Edano in Paris

PARIS, France - Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yukio Edano speaks during a news conference in Paris on Oct. 18, 2011. Edano met with Turkey's Energy and Natural Resources Minister Taner Yildiz and separately with U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu in the French capital the same day.

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chu in Tokyo

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chu in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu speaks during a lecture at the University of Tokyo on Nov. 19, 2010, in Tokyo.

Japan industry minister Edano in Paris

Japan industry minister Edano in Paris

PARIS, France - Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yukio Edano speaks during a news conference in Paris on Oct. 18, 2011. Edano met with Turkey's Energy and Natural Resources Minister Taner Yildiz and separately with U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu in the French capital the same day. (Kyodo)

U.S. Energy Secretary Chu in Japan

U.S. Energy Secretary Chu in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. Energy Department Secretary Steven Chu (2nd from R, front) and Japanese industry minister Yukio Edano (L front) hold talks at the ministry in Tokyo on March 29, 2012. (Kyodo)

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chu in Tokyo

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chu in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu speaks during a lecture at the University of Tokyo on Nov. 19, 2010, in Tokyo. (Kyodo)