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July 13, 2023

United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry lashes out in House hearing

United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry lashed at House Republicans over questions related to flying on private jets.

July 13, 2023

Footage captures group of sharks swimming just below surfers at CA beach

A photographer in California captured footage via drone showing a group of sharks prowling just under the water as surfers chased waves on San Onofre State Beach.

July 13, 2023

John Kerry's climate work concealed in ‘cloak of zero supervision,' lawmaker says after tense budget hearing

Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., said John Kerry's climate office is illegitimate and that he is "working globally under the cloak of zero supervision."

July 13, 2023

Pilot says he jumped into the ocean to survive New Zealand’s volcanic eruption during testimony

A pilot testified in New Zealand Thursday during a trial against three tourism directors charged with safety breaches over the 2019 White Island volcano eruption.

July 13, 2023

Kerry erupts after his private jet use is mocked in House hearing, denies ever owning one

Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry lashed out at a Republican lawmaker Thursday after being accused of owning a private jet, saying he does not own one.

July 13, 2023

Biden administration to buy air conditioning units in push for 'equity and environmental justice'

The White House touted its use of air conditioners as a way to promote “equity and environmental justice" amid a historic heat wave it attributed to climate change.

July 13, 2023

New Mexico eligible to receive $25M in funding to clean up abandoned oil wells, senator says

A U.S. senator said New Mexico is eligible to receive $25 million from Biden’s $660 million round of grant funding to clean up lingering pollution from abandoned oil extraction sites.

July 13, 2023

Here's how geothermal energy can be an effective way to save money on in-home heating, cooling in the long run

Geothermal energy is becoming a popular alternative to traditional in-home heating and cooling systems. The technology may be able to save homeowners money in the long run.

July 13, 2023

Cat takes a flying leap out of a boat — makes a splash!

A cat was caught on video trying to jump from a dinghy to a sailboat. The cat named Roger attempted the leap a bit too early — and landed in the water. See this surprising video!

July 13, 2023

UN climate talks leader, who is the head of an oil company, calls for governments to cut down on emissions

Sultan al-Jaber, the owner of an oil company, is leading this year's United Nations climate talks. He is calling for governments to tackle global warming by reducing emissions.