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'I started hyperventilating': Watch first footage of giant sea creature

Scientists working with the Schmidt Ocean Institute reveal the first footage of two elusive sea animals: the colossal squid and a type of glass squid.

'I started hyperventilating': Watch first footage of giant sea creature
Environment|MidEast|Political|World

The unexploded bombs of Gaza

The Gaza Strip is strewn with undetonated explosives from tens of thousands of Israeli air strikes,

The unexploded bombs of Gaza
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Bhutan turns to 'green' cryptocurrency to fuel economy

The Himalayan nation of Bhutan is exploring ways to mine and leverage green cryptocurrencies using hydropower to boost its economy and create jobs to reduce brain

Bhutan turns to 'green' cryptocurrency to fuel economy
Business|Economy|Environment|US

Valero books $1.1 billion impairment, may idle California refinery

Valero Energy Corp said on Wednesday it was taking a $1.1 billion pre-tax impairment related to its California refineries and told state regulators it would permanently shut or restructure

Valero books $1.1 billion impairment, may idle California refinery
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

Trump administration issues order to stop construction on New York offshore wind project

The Trump administration has issued an order to stop construction on a major offshore wind project to power more than 500,000 New York homes, the latest in a series of moves targeting the industry

Trump administration issues order to stop construction on New York offshore wind project
Environment

How affordable are electric vehicles in the US?

Despite billions in federal investment and growing consumer interest, electric vehicles still face slow adoption rates in the U.S. While widely promoted as an environmentally friendly alternative to gas-powered cars, EVs have high upfront prices and a lack of access to charging infrastructure, especially in rural and underserved communities.   EVs are highly efficient compared to gasoline-powered cars. Electric drivetrains convert over 77% of energy from the grid into actual movement at the wheels, while gas-powered engines manage just 12% to 30%, according to the Environmental and Energy Study Institute. EVs also produce zero tailpipe emissions, helping to cut smog and

How affordable are electric vehicles in the US?
Environment|Political|US

Proposed rule change on endangered species triggers alarm for environmentalists

The Trump administration plans to rewrite part of the Endangered Species Act that prohibits harming the habitats of endangered and threatened species

Proposed rule change on endangered species triggers alarm for environmentalists
Environment|Political|US

US orders halt to construction of Equinor's New York offshore wind project

U.S.

US orders halt to construction of Equinor's New York offshore wind project
Education|Environment|Political|US

AmeriCorps members who respond to disasters and help nonprofits are let go in DOGE cuts

Young volunteers who respond to natural disasters and help with community projects across the U.S. have been discharged

AmeriCorps members who respond to disasters and help nonprofits are let go in DOGE cuts
Education|Environment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Political

Teen working against animal-tested cosmetics sales

Teen working against animal-tested cosmetics sales

Teen working against animal-tested cosmetics sales
Education|Environment|Lifestyle

'Nobody stays behind,' cat sanctuary shares new fire safety plan

'Nobody stays behind,' cat sanctuary shares new fire safety plan

'Nobody stays behind,' cat sanctuary shares new fire safety plan
Education|Environment

Middle schoolers plant new life in Black Forest burn scar

Middle schoolers plant new life in Black Forest burn scar

Middle schoolers plant new life in Black Forest burn scar
Economy|Environment|Political

Bill would promote grazing on Wisconsin farms, a practice advocates say is better for cows and the environment

Bill would promote grazing on Wisconsin farms, a practice advocates say is better for cows and the environment

Bill would promote grazing on Wisconsin farms, a practice advocates say is better for cows and the environment
Environment|Political|US

US proposes looser interpretation of law that protects threatened species

The Trump administration on Wednesday proposed a major change to how threatened species are considered in agency actions by removing regulatory language that seeks to prevent their habitats

US proposes looser interpretation of law that protects threatened species
Environment|Health|Political|Science|US

US health chief Kennedy targets 'environmental toxins' as cause of autism

Environmental contributors to autism are behind its rising prevalence, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

US health chief Kennedy targets 'environmental toxins' as cause of autism
Environment|Science

Colossal squid resembles a ‘glass sculpture’ in first footage taken from the deep sea

Colossal squid resembles a ‘glass sculpture’ in first footage taken from the deep sea

Colossal squid resembles a ‘glass sculpture’ in first footage taken from the deep sea
Environment|US

157,000 potholes filled so far this year, working on thousands more reports

157,000 potholes filled so far this year, working on thousands more reports

157,000 potholes filled so far this year, working on thousands more reports
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

Judge rules against Trump admin after it couldn’t find evidence of fraud in clean energy program

Judge rules against Trump admin after it couldn’t find evidence of fraud in clean energy program

Judge rules against Trump admin after it couldn’t find evidence of fraud in clean energy program
Environment|Science|Technology

How single-stream recycling works − your choices can make it better

Not all plastic is the same. Old yogurt cups and milk jugs, for example, don’t play well together when being turned into new materials. However, there are solutions.

How single-stream recycling works − your choices can make it better
Environment|Lifestyle|US

Neighborhood ready for vultures to migrate elsewhere after birds cause property damage

Neighborhood ready for vultures to migrate elsewhere after birds cause property damage

Neighborhood ready for vultures to migrate elsewhere after birds cause property damage
Environment|Lifestyle|US

Strangers help rescue raccoon stuck in tree above Kinnickinnic River

Strangers help rescue raccoon stuck in tree above Kinnickinnic River

Strangers help rescue raccoon stuck in tree above Kinnickinnic River
Environment|US

'Sitting ducks': Third home in danger of falling into Harrods Creek as landslide continues

'Sitting ducks': Third home in danger of falling into Harrods Creek as landslide continues

'Sitting ducks': Third home in danger of falling into Harrods Creek as landslide continues
Business|Environment|Political|US

US Army Corps grants emergency status for Enbridge Line 5 tunnel

The U.S.

US Army Corps grants emergency status for Enbridge Line 5 tunnel
Environment|Science|Technology|US

Solar storm could bring auroras farther south over the US than they typically appear

Solar storm could bring auroras farther south over the US than they typically appear

Solar storm could bring auroras farther south over the US than they typically appear

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