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December 3, 2023

How to care for poinsettias: A smart guide to the popular Christmas flower

Poinsettias have been a holiday staple in the U.S. for nearly 200 years, but do you know how to take care of these tropical Christmas flowers? Here are smart tips.

December 2, 2023

King Charles: Pay $5 trillion annually to prevent climate catastrophe

King Charles III has called for $5 trillion to be spend every year on climate change prevention and initiatives.

December 2, 2023

Zambian landslide: At least 7 miners killed, 20 missing after copper mine catastrophe

Police and local authorities are reporting at least seven miners killed and dozens believed dead after heavy rains caused a landslide at a copper mine.

November 30, 2023

West Virginia school district converts to solar power in landmark agreement

A West Virginia school district is undergoing a transition to solar energy in what is the largest-ever demonstration of renewable electricity in Appalachian public schools.

November 29, 2023

Emirati-designated COP28 leader forcefully denies report UAE wanted to seek oil deals in summit

The UAE is strenuously denying a BBC report that alleges that the oil-rich nation plans to pursue business deals as it hosts the COP28 climate talks.

November 29, 2023

DuPont Co., spin-off firms to pay Ohio $110M in 'forever chemical' settlement

The DuPont Co. and two spin-off firms will pay Ohio $110 million in a settlement over the use of PFAS chemicals at a facility in nearby West Virginia.

November 29, 2023

Mysterious tar balls wash up on New Jersey beaches

The U.S. Coast Guard and local authorities are investigating after they were notified of mysterious tar balls along the popular beaches in the Jersey Shore.

November 28, 2023

High-fat flight is first jetliner to make fossil-fuel-free transatlantic crossing from London to NY

Virgin Airlines transatlantic flight was powered by sustainable aviation fuel, composed of tallow and other waste products.

November 28, 2023

Michigan takes step toward approving clean energy mandates for carbon reduction

Michigan is set to implement clean energy mandates, aligning with the Biden administration's environmental goals. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to sign the legislation.

November 28, 2023

Texas oyster harvests plunge again as climate change and overharvesting threaten industry, officials say

Texas has closed the majority of its public oyster reefs for the second consecutive year due to declining populations caused by climate change and overharvesting.