Today: September 20, 2024
Today: September 20, 2024

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Pongamia trees grow where citrus once flourished, offering renewable energy and plant-based protein

An ancient tree from India is now thriving in groves where citrus trees once flourished in Florida, and could help provide the nation with renewable energy

Pongamia trees grow where citrus once flourished, offering renewable energy and plant-based protein
Environment

After hitting Yucatan Peninsula, Beryl churns in Gulf of Mexico as Texas braces for potential hit

Beryl has moved back into the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, where it is expected to strengthen after weakening to a tropical storm as it moved across Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula

After hitting Yucatan Peninsula, Beryl churns in Gulf of Mexico as Texas braces for potential hit
Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Shark Week! How to avoid attacks and more

Shark Week! How to avoid attacks and more

Shark Week! How to avoid attacks and more
Environment|News

Work begins sealing breach at China's second-largest freshwater lake

Rescue personnel began sealing a breached dike at China's second-largest freshwater lake in the south of the country on Saturday afternoon after water levels stabilised on

Work begins sealing breach at China's second-largest freshwater lake
Environment|Travel

Mount Everest's highest camp is littered with frozen garbage, and cleanup is likely to take years

In the seven decades since Mount Everest was first conquered, thousands of climbers have scaled the peak, and many have left behind more than just their footprints

Mount Everest's highest camp is littered with frozen garbage, and cleanup is likely to take years
Environment|News

Beryl charts its course towards South Texas, eyeing what could become the first US landfall of the 2024 Atlantic season

Beryl charts its course towards South Texas, eyeing what could become the first US landfall of the 2024 Atlantic season

Beryl charts its course towards South Texas, eyeing what could become the first US landfall of the 2024 Atlantic season
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

North Dakota tribe goes back to its roots with a massive greenhouse operation

A Native American tribe in North Dakota is planning a sprawling greenhouse complex on its reservation

North Dakota tribe goes back to its roots with a massive greenhouse operation
Environment|Health|News

A dangerous heat wave is scorching much of the US. Weather experts predict record-setting temps

A slow-moving and potentially record-setting heat wave is spreading across the Western U.S., sending many residents in search of a cool haven from the dangerously high temperatures

A dangerous heat wave is scorching much of the US. Weather experts predict record-setting temps
Environment|News

Several train cars carrying hazardous material are on fire after derailing in North Dakota

Several train cars carrying hazardous material are on fire after derailing in North Dakota

Several train cars carrying hazardous material are on fire after derailing in North Dakota
Environment|News

Uncontrolled Alberta wildfire continues to blaze near Suncor oil sands site

A wildfire in northern Alberta that forced Suncor Energy to shut in some oil sands production has not moved closer to any infrastructure, Alberta's wildfire agency said on

Uncontrolled Alberta wildfire continues to blaze near Suncor oil sands site
Environment|News

Manawa Dam in Wisconsin suffers ‘major damage’ amid heavy flooding, authorities say

Manawa Dam in Wisconsin suffers ‘major damage’ amid heavy flooding, authorities say

Manawa Dam in Wisconsin suffers ‘major damage’ amid heavy flooding, authorities say
Environment|Health|News|Opinion

‘We still matter': Flooding forces homeless out of encampments overnight

‘We still matter': Flooding forces homeless out of encampments overnight

‘We still matter': Flooding forces homeless out of encampments overnight
Environment|News

Firefighters make progress against California wildfire, but heat and fire risks grow in the West

Firefighters have made progress against a California wildfire that triggered extensive evacuation orders, but damage assessments have raised the number of destroyed structures to 25 and forecasters say heat and fire risk are expanding on the West Coast

Firefighters make progress against California wildfire, but heat and fire risks grow in the West
Environment|News

Three UK airports get injunction to stop environmental protesters disrupting flights

The owners of three British airports were granted a court order on Friday to stop environmental protesters from potentially disrupting flights over the summer holidays.

Three UK airports get injunction to stop environmental protesters disrupting flights
Environment|News

Scorching heat expected in US West, Southeast over weekend

Dangerously hot conditions will dominate over the rest of the July Fourth holiday weekend in much of the U.S.

Scorching heat expected in US West, Southeast over weekend
Environment|Science|Technology

Environmental groups concerned over increase in SpaceX rocket launches

Environmental groups concerned over increase in SpaceX rocket launches

Environmental groups concerned over increase in SpaceX rocket launches
Environment|News

Rail cars carrying hazardous material derail and catch fire in North Dakota

Rail cars carrying hazardous material have derailed and burst into flames in a remote area of North Dakota

Rail cars carrying hazardous material derail and catch fire in North Dakota
Environment|Science

Ancient swamp creature with a toilet seat-shaped head was a top predator before the dinosaurs

Ancient swamp creature with a toilet seat-shaped head was a top predator before the dinosaurs

Ancient swamp creature with a toilet seat-shaped head was a top predator before the dinosaurs
Environment|News|Travel

Shark attacks reported at Texas' South Padre Island; 2 people bitten, at least 1 severely

Authorities say shark attacks have disrupted Fourth of July celebrations at Texas' South Padre Island

Shark attacks reported at Texas' South Padre Island; 2 people bitten, at least 1 severely
Economy|Environment|Political

EU resists calls to delay deforestation law, letter shows

The European Union has resisted calls from some industries and countries to delay its flagship policy to fight deforestation, a letter seen by Reuters on Friday

EU resists calls to delay deforestation law, letter shows
Environment|News

Storm Beryl spares Mexico's Yucatan beaches, takes aim at Texas

Tropical Storm Beryl was blowing out to the Gulf of Mexico on Friday afternoon and appeared likely to reach Texas by late

Storm Beryl spares Mexico's Yucatan beaches, takes aim at Texas
Environment|Science

Scientists say they’ve confirmed a slowdown in Earth’s inner core rotation. Now what?

Scientists say they’ve confirmed a slowdown in Earth’s inner core rotation. Now what?

Scientists say they’ve confirmed a slowdown in Earth’s inner core rotation. Now what?
Environment

Hurricane Beryl leaves 'devastating' damage in Caribbean, IFRC says

Hurricane Beryl caused devastating damage in several Caribbean islands, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) said on Friday as the Category 3

Hurricane Beryl leaves 'devastating' damage in Caribbean, IFRC says
Environment|News

Italy's Etna and Stromboli volcanoes erupt, Catania Airport closed

Eruptions at Italy's Mount Etna and the smaller Stromboli volcano spewed hot ash and lava, raising alert levels on the Mediterranean island of Sicily and forcing a temporary shutdown

Italy's Etna and Stromboli volcanoes erupt, Catania Airport closed
Business|Economy|Environment

Shell to take up to $2 billion writedown on Singapore and Rotterdam plants

Shell will take an impairment charge of up to $2 billion after the sale of its Singapore refinery and pausing of construction of one of Europe's largest biofuel plants,

Shell to take up to $2 billion writedown on Singapore and Rotterdam plants

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