StoryCompare

THE BRIEF

DEV.

Indonesia's Worst Wildfires in Decade

Indonesia's worst wildfires in over a decade, worsened by El Niño, blanket Southeast Asia in toxic smog.

THE BRIEF

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Thursday: Indonesia is battling its worst wildfires in over a decade, worsened by El Niño, closing more than 12,000 schools.

Today: Wildfires blanket Southeast Asia in toxic smog

WHAT'S REPORTED

Keep reading

THE BRIEF
Yesterday
SCIENCETHE BRIEF

Pennsylvania Oil and Gas Wastewater Disposal Loophole

Pennsylvania's environmental regulators opened a new loophole for oil and gas wastewater disposal.

WHAT'S REPORTED

  • ▸Ordinary Pennsylvania residents must use specialized dropoff locations for toxic waste like propane tanks and pharmaceuticals. — Inside Climate News
THE BRIEF
10/31/26
SCIENCETHE BRIEF

RNA urine test detects bladder cancer

Researchers develop proof-of-concept test analyzing RNA fragments in urine to detect bladder cancer.

WHAT'S REPORTED

  • ▸Test analyzes RNA fragments in urine to detect bladder cancer cases. — Science News
THE BRIEF
10/31/26
SCIENCETHE BRIEF

NASA Swift Observatory to burn up in reentry

NASA's Swift Observatory will re-enter Earth's atmosphere and burn up after rescue attempt failed.

WHAT'S REPORTED

  • ▸Swift Observatory was designed to study powerful gamma-ray bursts and made wide-ranging discoveries. — Science News
THE BRIEF
10/31/26
SCIENCETHE BRIEF

Wyoming expedites energy project permitting

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon partnered with Trump administration to streamline permitting for energy and industrial projects.

WHAT'S REPORTED

  • ▸Gov. Mark Gordon signed memorandum with Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council Executive Director Emily Domenech on Monday. — Inside Climate News
  • ▸Partnership streamlines permitting for large energy projects, data centers, and other industrial projects. — Inside Climate News