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July 27, 2022

With shark sightings on the rise on East Coast, scientists theorize conservation efforts may play a role

Officials are considering the rise in shark sightings along the east coast to be a positive sign of ecological recovery and cleaner waters for animals.

July 26, 2022

Western US at risk for widespread blackouts through dog days of summer

A report highlights elevated risk of blackouts across the western U.S. Energy sector stakeholders are exploring solutions in demand, supply and policy arenas.

July 26, 2022

Great white sharks in New York waters swim around large school of fish

Drone video posted to the @HamptonsDrone Twitter account reportedly shows two white sharks swimming around a large school of fish off the coast of New York.

July 26, 2022

Maine ruling has potential to make lithium mining project difficult

Maine state regulators decided a potential lithium mine would be viewed as a metallic mineral mine. This would make it more difficult for the owners to comply with mining regulations.

July 25, 2022

John Fetterman once signed pledge to ban fracking, which supports tens of thousands of PA jobs

Democratic Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman previously vowed to co-sponsor a federal bill banning fossil fuel leasing and support a complete moratorium on fracking in his state.

July 24, 2022

Al Gore compares climate change deniers to botched law enforcement response in Uvalde massacre

On "Meet the Press," Al Gore compared climate change skeptics to the law enforcement officers who botched their response to the mass school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

July 24, 2022

Western Japan's Sakurajima volcano erupts: weather agency

Japan's Sakurajima erupted Sunday morning with no immediate reports of damage following evacuations and alerts, according to the country's meteorological agency.

July 24, 2022

Scariest celebrity shark encounters

"Discovery Channel" is getting ready for another Shark Week, and celebrities like David Hasselhoff and Leonardo DiCaprio are opening up about past close encounters with sharks

July 23, 2022

State Department 'bureaucrat': 'I prefer high gas prices' because of less emissions

A State Department official is being criticized on social media after tweeting that he prefers high gas prices because it means less carbon emissions in the atmosphere.

July 23, 2022

Cape Cod sharks keep close to shores: 11 sightings in past two days

Multiple sharks were sighted off of Massachusetts' Cape Cod this week. The National Park Service warns visitors to "be shark smart" as the season continues.