
The United Nations is warning hotter temperatures will influence extreme weather conditions this year and into the future.
The 27-year-old, bidding for his first victory on the PGA Tour after competing as a rookie last season, took advantage of ideal scoring conditions on a rain-softened layout at the TPC Louisiana as he fired a flawless six-under-par 66.
Eastern Victoria and southern NSW are preparing for more rain as floodwaters threaten communities following wild storms.
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - A spell of mild winter weather is disrupting events at the Sochi Olympics and Games organisers are concerned about the outlook with temperatures forecast to rise further this week.
The monsoon rains in and around Townsville, the NSW hailstorm and the Bunyip bushfires caused a combined $2.2 billion in insurance losses, new figures show.
CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE Colorado (Reuters) - World number one Rory McIlroy grabbed a three-way share of the clubhouse lead at the BMW Championship on Thursday before the opening round was suspended due to inclement weather.
Bad weather has brought the Indian Ocean search for debris from MH370 to a halt and searchers are waiting for conditions to abate.
Australian Day had to contend with driving wind and rain over his last four holes before organisers halted play at 1:34 p.m. PST (2134 GMT) due to unplayable conditions on the Monterey Peninsula in California.
ROSA KHUTOR, Russia (Reuters) - The Olympic women's giant slalom risks turning into a two-day affair, rather than the usual two legs, after officials warned teams on Monday that rain, fog and rising temperatures threatened the schedule.
Wildlife is struggling to cope with extreme weather, a new report says.
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