Flooding has wreaked havoc across central and southern England, leading to widespread travel chaos, school closures, and submerged homes after more than a month’s worth of rain fell within just 24 hours.The London Fire Brigade reported receiving...

California, once a pioneer in plastic bag bans, has now taken a more comprehensive approach to reduce plastic waste. The state has enacted a law that prohibits the sale of all plastic bags at grocery checkouts, including thicker, technically...