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July 13, 2023

Kerry erupts after his private jet use is mocked in House hearing, denies ever owning one

Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry lashed out at a Republican lawmaker Thursday after being accused of owning a private jet, saying he does not own one.

July 13, 2023

Biden administration to buy air conditioning units in push for 'equity and environmental justice'

The White House touted its use of air conditioners as a way to promote “equity and environmental justice" amid a historic heat wave it attributed to climate change.

July 13, 2023

New Mexico eligible to receive $25M in funding to clean up abandoned oil wells, senator says

A U.S. senator said New Mexico is eligible to receive $25 million from Biden’s $660 million round of grant funding to clean up lingering pollution from abandoned oil extraction sites.

July 13, 2023

Here's how geothermal energy can be an effective way to save money on in-home heating, cooling in the long run

Geothermal energy is becoming a popular alternative to traditional in-home heating and cooling systems. The technology may be able to save homeowners money in the long run.

July 13, 2023

Cat takes a flying leap out of a boat — makes a splash!

A cat was caught on video trying to jump from a dinghy to a sailboat. The cat named Roger attempted the leap a bit too early — and landed in the water. See this surprising video!

July 13, 2023

UN climate talks leader, who is the head of an oil company, calls for governments to cut down on emissions

Sultan al-Jaber, the owner of an oil company, is leading this year's United Nations climate talks. He is calling for governments to tackle global warming by reducing emissions.

July 13, 2023

How AI and machine learning are revealing food waste in commercial kitchens and restaurants 'in real time'

Winnow, a food waste solution company, developed an AI-powered system to reduce food waste in commercial kitchens. CEO Marc Zornes and Iberostar's Dr. Morikawa weighed in.

July 12, 2023

American tourist said that she thought she was going to die during New Zealand volcano eruption trial

An American tourist who traveled to New Zealand aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship said she thought she thought she was going to die when a volcano erupted in 2019.

July 12, 2023

Fish knocks woman's cellphone right out of her hand while on a boat

A silver swordfish was caught jumping out of the water and knocking a woman’s smartphone right out of her hand. See the shocking footage! It was taken on a boat off the coast of Leyte Province, Philippines.

July 12, 2023

Florida sinkhole that swallowed a man has reopened for 3rd time

Hillsborough County officials said residents are safe to remain in their homes after a sinkhole reopened in Seffner, Florida, for the third time in a decade since swallowing a man.