Planet Earth - Page 139

May 15, 2023

Pieces of wetsuit, surfboard found after shark attack in South Australia

Pieces of a wetsuit and surfboard were found following a shark attack in South Australia over the weekend. The attack could be the third fatality to hit Australia so far this year.

May 14, 2023

CBS segment highlights how adding bugs to the food system 'could be a game-changer' to fight climate change

A segment on “CBS Saturday Morning" spotlighted incorporating bugs into food to combat international food crises and help with climate change activism.

May 13, 2023

Texas tornado kills 1, hospitalizes 10 while damaging homes and knocking out power

An EF-1 tornado hit a Texas town early Saturday morning, killing at least one resident and injuring more than 10 others. The severe weather also damaged homes and knocked out power.

May 13, 2023

Dems’ green policies could have the US living like a ‘third world country’: Tim Stewart

President of U.S. Oil and Gas Association Tim Stewart joined ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to weigh in on the EPA’s recently proposed rule requiring power plants to cut their carbon emissions. 

May 12, 2023

Environmentalists bemoan New Mexico's alleged inaction on oil spills

Environmentalists criticized New Mexico's Oil Conservation Division for a 16% increase in wastewater from oil drilling and other pollution-related concerns.

May 12, 2023

Early heat wave in Pacific Northwest could break records

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for much of the western parts of both Oregon and Washington after a record heat wave.

May 12, 2023

Floating solar panel systems begin to boom in US after rapid growth in Asia

Floating solar panel systems that have several advantages over traditional solar panels are gaining traction in the U.S. Floating panels are popular due to a lack of a land footprint.

May 12, 2023

Representatives from 25 Indian Ocean nations discuss economic growth at Bangladesh conference

The Indian Ocean Conference in Bangladesh hosted representatives from 25 Indian Ocean nations. They discussed regional economic growth, cooperation, and security in the area.

May 12, 2023

Democrat senator flees stage at her own book event after climate activists disrupt: 'Be a climate leader!'

Senator Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., fled the stage of her own book launch Thursday night after anti-fossil fuel climate activists disrupted her event in protest.

May 12, 2023

Error by New Hampshire lab causes incorrect recall announcement for salad brand

An error by a lab in New Hampshire caused a recall announcement for salad greens from lēf Farms. The notice warned of a "potential" E. coli bacteria contamination.