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November 3, 2022

Shocking video shows close encounter with tiger shark

Hawaii free diver Ocean Ramsey nearly landed in the open mouth of a tiger shark — and it was caught on video.

November 2, 2022

Oil, gas companies ask Biden administration to exempt small wells from upcoming methane control rule

Oil companies are asking the United States to exempt the smallest wells in the nation from upcoming methane rules, which requires drillers to find and plug methane leaks.

November 2, 2022

26-year-old Titanic mystery finally solved by divers

After more than two decades, an RMS Titanic mystery has been solved. Divers found that the "blip" recorded on sonar in 1998 is a dense ecosystem nearly 3,000 meters deep.

November 2, 2022

UK U-turn: PM Sunak will attend UN climate conference at Egyptian resort

Rishi Sunak, as chancellor of the exchequer in 2021, spoke at the COP26 summit in Glasgow and urged Britain's private sector to increase investment in green initiatives.

November 2, 2022

Obama takes to TikTok with 'painful' get-out-the-vote message

Former President Barack Obama joined "Under The Desk News" on TikTok to motivate midterm election voters, urging action on climate change, abortion and gun control.

October 31, 2022

Germany postpones transportation emissions decision to 2023

Germany has postponed its decisions on how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions created by the transport sector to 2023, as the political climate around the issue continues to heat up.

October 28, 2022

John Kerry vehemently denies report he is planning to leave Biden administration

Special Presidential Envoy for Climate (SPEC) John Kerry's office vehemently denies rumors that he is considering leaving President Biden's administration.

October 28, 2022

New UK prime minister won't attend COP27 climate summit in Egypt due to 'pressing' domestic needs

New British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will focus on the country's upcoming fall budget, which was delayed following the turmoil that occurred under his predecessor Liz Truss.

October 28, 2022

Hawaii's Big Island warned of possible 'lava disaster' as huge volcano rumbles

Hawaii's Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, is in a state of heightened unrest, and officials on the Big Island are reportedly warning residents to prepare.

October 27, 2022

Climate activist glues his head to 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' painting in The Hague

A climate activist in the Netherlands glued himself to Johannes Vermeer's painting, "Girl with a Pear Earring."