Worldwide Environmental Disasters - Page 2

Canada’s wildfire smoke is choking America — Congress must clear the air

July 24, 2026

Canada’s wildfire smoke is choking America — Congress must clear the air

The FIRE Act and FENCES Act aim to reform prescribed burns and protect states from penalties for Canadian wildfire smoke crossing American borders.

Canadian wildfire smoke ignites cross-border feud over Ottawa's 'willful negligence'

July 18, 2026

Canadian wildfire smoke ignites cross-border feud over Ottawa's 'willful negligence'

Canada's own Senate report found prevention efforts haven't kept pace with wildfire threats, recommending prescribed burns and forest thinning.

If air quality is poor, Argentina could be hurt by Spain's style in World Cup Final, FOX analyst says

July 17, 2026

If air quality is poor, Argentina could be hurt by Spain's style in World Cup Final, FOX analyst says

Canadian wildfire smoke is threatening the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium as Stu Holden said poor air quality could favor Spain over Argentina.

New York Harbor whale strike sinks fire rescue boat after July 4 celebrations

July 6, 2026

New York Harbor whale strike sinks fire rescue boat after July 4 celebrations

A whale breaching beneath the stern caused catastrophic damage to the Carteret Fire Department boat, forcing firefighters to abandon ship in seconds.

Lawsuit accuses GKN Aerospace of negligence, trespass after Memorial Day chemical evacuation in California

May 29, 2026

Lawsuit accuses GKN Aerospace of negligence, trespass after Memorial Day chemical evacuation in California

GKN Aerospace faces another lawsuit over the California chemical emergency, with plaintiffs alleging negligence, trespass and nuisance claims.

Second suspected oil slick near Iran raises fears of major disaster in vital global oil corridor

May 10, 2026

Second suspected oil slick near Iran raises fears of major disaster in vital global oil corridor

Maritime intelligence firm detects a second suspected oil slick near Iran's Kharg Island as a larger spill moves toward Saudi Arabian waters.

Trump-backed Potomac sewage cleanup complete after massive spill ahead of summer America250 celebrations

March 14, 2026

Trump-backed Potomac sewage cleanup complete after massive spill ahead of summer America250 celebrations

Potomac River sewage spill repairs have been completed after President Donald Trump approved a federal disaster declaration allowing FEMA assistance.

DC Water to hold public hearing on massive sewage spill

February 25, 2026

DC Water to hold public hearing on massive sewage spill

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin addresses cleanup efforts and unanswered questions surrounding the Potomac River sewage spill on 'America Reports.'

Trump approves DC emergency declaration over Potomac sewage spill; FEMA mobilizes

February 21, 2026

Trump approves DC emergency declaration over Potomac sewage spill; FEMA mobilizes

President Donald Trump signed a disaster declaration for Washington, D.C., allowing FEMA to coordinate emergency relief efforts over the Potomac River sewage crisis.

Political stink: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore calls Trump’s sewage spill blame ‘absurd'

February 19, 2026

Political stink: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore calls Trump’s sewage spill blame ‘absurd'

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pushes back against Trump after the president blamed the Democratic governor for the Potomac River sewage spill on federal land.