Planet Earth - Page 193

October 7, 2022

Emissions from airplanes using leaded fuel may be declared a public health danger by EPA

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to declare emissions from aircrafts operating on leaded fuel a public health danger.

October 6, 2022

Electric vehicles are exploding from water damage after Hurricane Ian, top Florida official warns

Florida's chief fire marshal warned Thursday that Hurricane Ian waterlogged a number of EVs and their sensitive batteries, creating a serious widespread danger of fires.

October 6, 2022

Hawaii national park summit closed due to ‘elevated seismic activity’

The National Park Service said Wednesday that Mauna Loa summit backcountry in Hawaii would be closed until further notice due to elevated seismic activity.

October 6, 2022

Hurricane Ian: Over 100 dead after storm hits Florida, Carolinas

More than 100 deaths have been reported in the U.S. following Hurricane Ian, with the majority in Florida. Residents there are working to rebuild amid the damage.

October 6, 2022

Swedish investigative team finds 'detonations' damaged Nord Stream pipeline

An investigative team from Sweden examining the multiple explosions on the Nord Stream pipeline network found "detonations" damaged the lines.

October 5, 2022

Biden contradicts his own top hurricane expert to push climate agenda

President Joe Biden blamed Hurricane Ian, the recent storm that pummeled Florida, on human-linked global warming during a speech about government relief efforts.

October 4, 2022

Hurricane Ian: Officials warn animals may be 'more visible' after storm

Florida officials have warned that wild animals may be more visible following the devastation from Hurricane Ian. Damge from the storm can impact habitats.

October 4, 2022

Climate for kids: Cartoon uses animals to address ins and outs of climate change

New York Times writer Coral Davenport delved into the TV show 'Octonauts: Above and Beyond' and how it's transforming the landscape of children's television.

October 4, 2022

UK frigate joins Norwegian navy ships guarding North Sea pipelines

A U.K. Royal Navy frigate has delpoyed to the North Sea to join up wiht Norwegian forces in protected oil pipelines in the wake of the explosions in the Nord Stream Pipeline network.

October 4, 2022

California wells run dry as drought depletes groundwater

California is experiencing a major drought which is causing residents and even farmers to run out of water as their wells and underground aquifers dry out.