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August 31, 2023

West Virginia coal-fired power plant targeted for deactivation to be restarted for hydrogen use

The new owner of a West Virginia coal-fired power plant has pulled the facility from planned deactivation. The plant may be retrofitted to use hydrogen to generate electricity.

August 31, 2023

Biden trashed for embellishing house fire while trying to relate to natural disaster victims: ‘Lying again'

Social media users ripped President Biden again this week for claiming that the natural disasters Americans have been facing in recent days are like the small house fire he had once.

August 30, 2023

Nevada tribal ranger who plowed through Burning Man climate blockade and drew weapon under scrutiny

A tribal ranger with the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe reservation is under review after using his car to break up a climate protest blocking miles of traffic in Nevada.

August 30, 2023

Florida Sen Rick Scott demands 'immediate' disaster relief vote as Hurricane Idalia makes landfall

Florida GOP Sen. Rick Scott is calling on the Senate to take up his disaster relief legislation when lawmakers return to Capitol Hill next week.

August 30, 2023

US moves to block company from 2024 Titanic exploration mission

Another company is planning an expedition to the Titanic, just months after a tragic OceanGate Expeditions trip to the wreckage killed five people.

August 29, 2023

First Gulf of Mexico wind energy lease auction nets modest $5.6 million bid

In a pioneering move for the Gulf of Mexico, a company has placed a $5.6 million bid to lease federal waters off the coast of Louisiana for wind energy generation.

August 29, 2023

Hurricane Idalia evacuations in Florida: The dangers, storm safety tips and emergency supply packing

Florida issues a state of emergency in 49 counties for Hurricane Idalia with mandatory and voluntary evacuation guidance. Here's what people should know to stay safe.

August 29, 2023

Inadequate infrastructure blamed in death of South Carolina teacher struck by falling utility pole

The death of a 31-year-old teacher in South Carolina has prompted her family to criticize inadequate rural infrastructure. The teacher was fatally struck by a falling utility pole.

August 29, 2023

Global air pollution persists as leading health risk, hitting Asia and Africa the hardest

Despite progress in China, global air pollution remains the primary external threat to human health, particularly impacting countries in Asia and Africa.

August 28, 2023

Colombians turn out in droves to protest 50% gasoline price hike

Colombians turned out by the thousands in major cities on Monday to reject drastic gasoline price hikes set by leftist President Gustavo Petro's government.