Steven Baker

Steven Baker covers climate and environmental developments, from extreme weather and pollution to renewable initiatives, conservation, and environmental policy. His reporting follows scientific research, official data, and public policy developments. Steven aims to help readers understand the practical significance of environmental news while keeping the distinction between documented findings and projections clear.
Climate & Environment

Hurricane Isaias makes landfall on Gulf Coast as Category 2 storm

The storm’s arrival on the U.S. Gulf Coast marked a significant early-season event, subjecting coastal communities to dangerous conditions. As…

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Tanzania Seismic Activity: From Dodoma Tremors to Bukoba Tragedy

The Geological Survey of Tanzania (GST) confirmed that the Dodoma tremors were the result of natural geological processes. Ally Samaje,…

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Resilience and Risk: Culture and Construction Define Recovery in Post-Disaster Guerrero

Guerrero is a state of profound contrasts. On one hand, it is classified under a U.S. "Do Not Travel" advisory…

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Three siblings killed in Malaysia as smoke haze forces school closures

The victims were Nordaniel Aiman Norlizan, 18, his younger brother Nordaniel Fikri Norlizan, 11, and his younger sister Puteri Naufa…

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El Niño development offers limited certainty for UK winter weather patterns

El Niño is a recurring climate pattern involving the warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial…

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Transboundary Haze Forces Contingency Planning for Singapore Grand Prix

The situation has placed Singapore among the most polluted cities globally. An air quality monitor based in Switzerland, IQAir, ranked…

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Mayon Volcano Alert Level Lowered to Two as Scientists Anticipate Renewed Activity

Phivolcs, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, is bracing for renewed eruptive activity. The agency has intensified its monitoring…

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Historic Drought and Wildfires Plague Amazon, Turning Manaus Into a ‘Climate Dystopia

Unprecedented Fire Activity The crisis is driven by an unusual dry season that has persisted despite October typically marking the…

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Three missing after suspected gas explosion collapses rental building in Görlitz

Emergency responders approached the scene with extreme caution due to the risk of ongoing gas leaks. Initial reports suggested that…

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Historic El Niño Emerges as Strongest on Record, Triggering Global Agricultural and Climate Alerts

Record-Breaking Intensity and Scientific Nuance NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center estimates a 75% chance that the October-December event will exceed the…

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