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Coast Guard rescues man after flames engulf boat in Delaware Bay

July 19, 2023

Coast Guard rescues man after flames engulf boat in Delaware Bay

The U.S. Coast Guard pulled a man from the Delaware Bay after his 42-foot sport fisher, the Done Deal, was consumed by flames near a shipping channel.

Alaska volcano eruption eases after emitting massive ash cloud

July 19, 2023

Alaska volcano eruption eases after emitting massive ash cloud

The Alaska Volcano Observatory said that the Shishaldin Volcano eruption in Alaska that started last week has declined, but also produced a significant ash plume.

Alaska volcano eases after spewing massive ash cloud

July 19, 2023

Alaska volcano eases after spewing massive ash cloud

The Shishaldin Volcano in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands may finally be easing after erupting for a week. The volcano has had at least 26 eruptions since 1824.

Florida surfer attacked by shark credits friend for life-saving rescue: 'Could have been way worse'

July 19, 2023

Florida surfer attacked by shark credits friend for life-saving rescue: 'Could have been way worse'

Collegiate surfer Chris Pospisil is thanking his friend for saving his life after he was attacked by a shark at Florida's New Smyrna Beach, resulting in serious injuries to his foot.

Confusion surrounding Alaska's emergency tsunami alert sparks concerns over public confidence

July 18, 2023

Confusion surrounding Alaska's emergency tsunami alert sparks concerns over public confidence

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2, occurring approximately 70 miles south of Sand Point, Alaska, triggered a brief tsunami warning for certain areas in southern Alaska on Saturday.

Twitter mocks CNN report that claims 'underground climate change' is sinking cities: 'Look out, kids'

July 18, 2023

Twitter mocks CNN report that claims 'underground climate change' is sinking cities: 'Look out, kids'

A new CNN report highlighted a study that claimed "underground climate change" could deform the ground and impact the performance of buildings and tunnels.

Dems warn of 30-foot sea level rise without action on climate, call for ‘recovery plan’

July 18, 2023

Dems warn of 30-foot sea level rise without action on climate, call for ‘recovery plan’

A group of 65 House Democrats cosponsored a resolution that claims the sea level will rise 30 feet by the year 2100 if the government does not act to counter climate change.

German woman drags radical climate activist by hair for blocking traffic as public's anger mounts

July 18, 2023

German woman drags radical climate activist by hair for blocking traffic as public's anger mounts

'The Last Generation' climate change activist group posted a video of a protester blocking a road in Bottrop, Germany, getting dragged off the street by a woman.

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

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.

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

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.