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August 12, 2023

Flood risks threaten many water, sewage treatment plants across the US: report

Increasing flood risks across the U.S. are threatening water and sewage treatment plants, according to a recent analysis and report from the Associated Press.

August 11, 2023

Jakarta named world's most polluted city: Dry season, motorized vehicles play large role in poor air quality

Jakarta, Indonesia, has been named the world's most polluted city by a Swiss air quality technology company. Motorized vehicles and the dry season play a role in the poor air quality.

August 11, 2023

Indiana residents push back against proposed plans to build underground carbon dioxide storage wells

A proposed pair of underground carbon dioxide storage wells in western Indiana has caused residents to push back. Over 150 residents attended a hearing to complain about the project.

August 11, 2023

Miners with black lung say poisonous dust exposure rule needs more enforcement, companies try to falsify tests

Dozens of miners and advocates in West Virginia pleaded for stricter enforcement of poisonous silica dust exposure rules as black lung conditions have surged over the years.

August 11, 2023

Maui resident ‘not getting what I need’ from Biden government: 'We need support on the federal level'

Hawaii residents said that the federal government was not doing enough to help locals after devastating wildfires destroyed the town of Lahaina, Hawaii.

August 10, 2023

Closure of 3 CA gas power plants delayed, ensuring state has emergency resources during extreme weather

Energy officials in California voted to delay the closure of three natural gas power plants in case the state needed emergency resources during extreme weather events.

August 10, 2023

Utah pushes plan to build multibillion-dollar oil train rail line through national forest, tribal land

Officials and oil companies in Utah are seeking to build an 88-mile rail line that may run through tribal land and a forest. Critics say the project may cause environmental issues.

August 10, 2023

Tourist 'disgusted' by dirty discovery at beach oasis

A U.S.-based business owner visiting Bali, Indonesia, said she was horrified by the amount of trash she found floating in the vacation destination's waters.

August 10, 2023

Europe begins crackdown on 'direct action' climate protesters who deface art, block traffic

Europe is cracking down on climate protesters who glue themselves to roads and deface art, with law enforcement resorting to wiretaps and GPS tracking.

August 10, 2023

On this day in history, August 10, 1846, the Smithsonian Institution is created: 'Diffusion of knowledge'

The world’s largest museum complex, the Smithsonian Institution, was founded on this day in history, Aug. 10, 1846, after English scientist James Smithson made a generous gift.