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May 28, 2023

Jane Fonda blames 'White men' for climate crisis, calls to 'arrest and jail' them

Jane Fonda doubled down on her climate change advocacy at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, alleging that the climate crisis would fail to exist without racism and the patriarchy.

May 27, 2023

Weather officials warn Memorial Day beachgoers of dangerous rip currents along coasts

While people flock to beaches across the U.S. this Memorial Day Weekend, forecasters at the National Weather Service warn of life-threatening rip currents.

May 26, 2023

Damaged yacht among 2 dozen vessels targeted by rogue orca whale pod this year

A British-owned yacht immobilized by a pod of orcas has found itself the latest victim of about 35 whales known to ram boats along the Iberian Peninsula's Atlantic coast.

May 26, 2023

Killer whales damage boat in latest attack off Spain

In an incident captured on video, killer whales severely damaged a sailboat off the coast of Spain. It is the latest in a series of attacks this month.

May 26, 2023

Shark swims under kayakers' boat: See the shocking moment caught on camera

Louise Barker and Becky Hatchett were kayaking off the coast of Cork in Ireland when they saw a large shark swim under their boat. Barker said the shark sightings have increased since the pandemic. See the video!

May 26, 2023

Federal appeals court stays Environmental Protection Agency's rejection of Arkansas ozone pollution plan

The EPA rejected Arkansas' plan to stop power plants and industrial sites from polluting the air in other states. A federal appeals court issued a stay on the rejection.

May 25, 2023

Construction to begin on $70M Louisiana plant that will convert sugar cane into fuel pellets

Construction is set to begin on a $70 million Louisiana plant that will turn sugar cane bagasse into fuel pellets. The plant is projected to create 340,000 metric tons of fuel pellets annually.

May 25, 2023

Republican state sues Biden admin over environmental justice actions: 'Dystopian nightmare'

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against the Biden administration over its actions targeting his state's massive petrochemical industry.

May 25, 2023

NOAA forecasts near-normal Atlantic hurricane season

NOAA officials predict a near-normal Atlantic hurricane season, forecasting a range of 12 to 17 named storms, including four that could be major hurricanes.

May 25, 2023

Typhoon Mawar slams Guam, knocking out power and forcing boil water advisory

Typhoon Mawar tore through Guam, although no casualties were reported. Officials said the storm has strengthened to the equivalent of a Category 5 hurricane.