Planet Earth - Page 204

August 24, 2022

Chinese province aims to be first to ban sales of gasoline cars

China's Hinan Island province is set to become the country's first to ban sales of gasoline-powered vehicles, releasing a plan this week to ban the cars by 20230.

August 24, 2022

Japan's PM suggests country build new nuclear power plants

Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida said Wednesday that he is interested in looking into new types of nuclear reactors for his country to develop amid rising energy costs.

August 24, 2022

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection to host 32nd annual Great Kanawha River Cleanup

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is sponsoring the 32nd annual Great Kanawha River Cleanup. Cleanup sites will be in Kanawha, Putnam, and Fayette counties

August 23, 2022

Alaska sues feds over polluted lands governor says DC 'knowingly' transferred to Natives

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy spoke to Fox News over the weekend in a wide-ranging interview that touched on a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Interior.

August 23, 2022

Australian whale caught in shark nets rescued off Gold Coast

A whale stuck in shark nets off the Gold Coast of Australia was freed Monday by rescuers. Whale entanglement in fishing gear is a problem around the world.

August 23, 2022

Summer shark sightings continue to spike on East Coast

While shark attacks on humans are rare, sightings have increased off East Coast shores this summer. Two people were recently bitten at South Carolina's Myrtle Beach.

August 23, 2022

Dallas flooding: Disaster declared following rain event; at least 1 person killed

Dallas roads and interstates were impacted by flooding after heavy rain dumped on the Texas city. One 60-year-old woman was killed after her car was swept away.

August 22, 2022

Climate activist Steven Spielberg's private jet has burned $116,000 worth of jet fuel in two months

Steven Spielberg's private jet has racked up nearly 17,000 miles burning more than $116,000 worth of jet fuel since June despite past comments that he was "terrified" of global warming.

August 21, 2022

After 'long shot' attempt to find lost ring, woman overwhelmed by 'kindness of strangers'

A woman who lost a prized wedding ring this month in the waters of a New Hampshire beach is stunned when a complete stranger finds the heirloom and returns it to her.

August 20, 2022

Biden Energy Secretary Granholm: Clean energy is 'best peace plan the world has ever known'

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm suggested on Friday that clean energy in the United States is the "greatest peace plan" that the "world has ever known."