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July 18, 2023

Weather researchers unleash fleet of drones that sail directly into eye of hurricane

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will have a new high-tech fleet of autonomous vehicles that can fly and sail into hurricanes to better collect data.

July 17, 2023

Erupting Alaska volcano spews high ash cloud, triggers inflight warnings for pilots

A towering cloud of ash was spewed into the air following a volcano eruption in Alaska’s Aleutian Island. The National Weather Service has issued an inflight warning to pilots.

July 17, 2023

US to reopen review of Nevada geothermal plant where endangered toad lives

The U.S. has decided to reopen a review of a geothermal power plant in Nevada after environmentalists sued to block the construction project over an endangered toad that lives there.

July 17, 2023

Legal pot farms in Washington begin to reopen following pesticide concerns

Legal pot farms in north-central Washington state are beginning to reopen following concerns over pesticides in the soil. Pesticides in marijuana are a concern for regulators.

July 14, 2023

Houston plans to relocate residents living near Union Pacific rail yard linked to cancer clusters

Cancer clusters have been linked to pollution caused by a Union Pacific rail yard in Houston, Texas. The city will spend millions to relocate residents living near the rail yard.

July 13, 2023

Hawaiian surfer shares unsettling encounter with 20-foot great white: 'That's a shark!'

An experienced foil surfer in Oahu, Hawaii, came across a 20-foot long shadow that he initially thought was a whale, but turned out to be a great white shark.

July 13, 2023

United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry lashes out in House hearing

United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry lashed at House Republicans over questions related to flying on private jets.

July 13, 2023

Footage captures group of sharks swimming just below surfers at CA beach

A photographer in California captured footage via drone showing a group of sharks prowling just under the water as surfers chased waves on San Onofre State Beach.

July 13, 2023

John Kerry's climate work concealed in ‘cloak of zero supervision,' lawmaker says after tense budget hearing

Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., said John Kerry's climate office is illegitimate and that he is "working globally under the cloak of zero supervision."

July 13, 2023

Pilot says he jumped into the ocean to survive New Zealand’s volcanic eruption during testimony

A pilot testified in New Zealand Thursday during a trial against three tourism directors charged with safety breaches over the 2019 White Island volcano eruption.