U.S. House subcommittee hearing emphasizes agreements with Marshall Islands, other Pacific island nations
Congress and President Joe Biden approved furthering the United States' partnerships with the Republic of the Marshall ...
Map: 4.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Los Angeles
A light, 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Los Angeles on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The ...
'Ecocide' on Easter Island never took place, studies suggest
Two recent studies have cast doubt on a popular theory that the ancient residents of Easter Island suffered a societal ...
US Army conducts training exercise on Alaskan island less than 300 miles from Russia
The Army conducted a 'force projection' training exercise on Shemya Island, a remote Alaskan island less than 300 miles from ...
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When will it feel like fall? New map shows Pacific Northwest’s forecast for next 3 months
The start of fall may be just days away, but the weather forecast in many places isn’t matching the calendar, and that could ...
What is the Pacific Islands Forum? How a summit for the world's tiniest nations became a global draw
As leaders of Pacific nations were welcomed to their annual meeting in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, on Monday, they were greeted first by torrential rain and then by an earthquake.
Shrinking island, vanishing polar bears — the climate scare stories that turn out to be false
Looking back on more than 20 years of climate agitation, two themes emerge: a stubborn unwillingness by campaigners to ...
Map Shows US and China's Aircraft Carriers in Pacific This Week
The United States has one of its six West Coast-based aircraft carriers operating in the Western Pacific Ocean again ...
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Easter Island’s Ancient Population Never Faced Ecological Collapse, Suggests Another Study
New DNA analysis adds to growing research indicating the famous Pacific island did not collapse from overuse of resources ...
Many people in the Pacific lack access to adequate toilets – and climate change makes things worse
Our new research shows weak infrastructure and climate events such as cyclones and floods make sanitation conditions even ...
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Guam’s Strategic Importance in the Indo-Pacific
The island’s proximity to Asia makes it a critical outpost for the U.S. military and a potential hub in the event of regional ...
Incredible map shows every British island across the world including one 8,939 miles away
From the Falkland Islands and Gibraltar to tiny pacific outcrops, the reach of British territory still spans the entire globe ...