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21d ago
Environment
North Atlantic Right Whale Found Dead Near Martha’s Vineyard
A deceased North Atlantic Right Whale was discovered near Martha’s Vineyard with a rope entangled around it. As one of the critically endangered species, only around 360 of these whales are left in existence.
22d ago
Environment
Amazing WaterCube: Creating Water from Thin Air
Introducing the groundbreaking WaterCube invention that can generate up to 100 gallons of water per day using air as its source.
23d ago
Environment
Nutrient Pollution from Farms Threatens Gulf of Mexico Fishing Industry
Nutrient pollution from farms in Illinois is contributing to the creation of a large oxygen-depleted area in the Gulf of Mexico, causing damage to fisheries and marine habitats. The pollution flows from the Mississippi River Basin and is worsened by climate change. Efforts to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus levels in Illinois have fallen short, with voluntary conservation practices proving insufficient. Farmers face obstacles such as the cost of implementing conservation practices, lack of resources, and the challenges of climate change. Environmental groups are calling for more funding, education, and regulation to address the issue, while agricultural interest groups argue for tailored approaches and increased support.
24d ago
Environment
Hawaii: America's Clean Energy Paradise
Hawaii is rapidly transitioning to 100% clean energy, with a high percentage of rooftop solar, electric vehicles, and grid-scale battery storage.
24d ago
Environment
North America's Unprecedented 'Hot Drought' Revealed in New Research
A recent study shows that Western North America has experienced an unprecedented 'hot drought' over the past century.
25d ago
Environment
White House Halts Natural Gas Projects in Victory for Environmentalists
The White House is pausing the permitting process for several proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal projects due to concerns about their impact on climate change. Environmentalists have demanded this action for months.
26d ago
Environment
Judge bars EPA from enforcing Civil Rights Act provision in Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’
A federal judge has blocked the EPA and DOJ from enforcing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act in Louisiana's 'Cancer Alley,' an area with high rates of cancer due to petrochemical manufacturing. Judge James D. Cain ruled that the agencies are barred from imposing disparate impact requirements on the state.
26d ago
Environment
Fourth Dam Breached on the Klamath River
Construction crews have successfully blasted a hole in the Copco No. 1 dam, marking the final dam removal on the Klamath River. This event is part of the largest dam removal effort in U.S. history.