Planet Earth - Page 132

June 6, 2023

Homo naledi species, discovered in South Africa, may have buried its dead and carved symbols, studies suggest

New studies suggest Homo naledi species, which has brains one-third the size of humans, was capable of complex behavior such as burials.

June 6, 2023

US delays ‘forever chemical’ trial against 3M

A U.S. judge has granted a delay of a trial against 3M over PFAS, or “forever chemicals," after a Florida city and the conglomerate said they were near a settlement agreement.

June 6, 2023

Saudi Arabia plans to reduce how much oil it sends to global economy, meaning US oil prices may rise

Oil prices in many countries across the world will potentially rise after Saudi Arabia announced that it planned on reducing how much oil it sends to the global economy.

June 6, 2023

Up to 2.3 billion people worldwide still using polluting fuels to cook, according to report

According to reports from five international organizations, over 2B people worldwide are still using polluting fuels to cook. The report also found 675M people don't have electricity.

June 6, 2023

Seals soak up the California sun: See the video

A group of seals were seen sunbathing in Humboldt County, California. The seals were soaking up the sun at Calm Beach during what the National Weather Service warned was a day to practice heat safety.

June 6, 2023

Demolition company vows to fully repair PA homes that were damaged in smokestack implosion

Controlled Demolition knocked down two smokestacks at a power plant in Western Pennsylvania. The company has vowed to fully repair the damage caused by the demolition.

June 5, 2023

Wisconsin Republicans propose sweeping plan to address PFAS 'forever chemical' pollution

Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature have proposed a sweeping set of measures intended to address growing regulatory concerns over PFAS pollution.

June 5, 2023

Man's dive results in electric blue water: See the unique video!

A special moment was caught on camera when Mark Williams captures a dive into bioluminescent water in Streaky Bay, South Australia. See the moment the dark water turned electric blue!

June 5, 2023

Mother begs Just Stop Oil protesters to let her 'take her kids to school': 'You lot are taking the p---’

A number of Just Stop Oil protesters were arrested after disrupting traffic in London, with the group sharing videos of the incident on its Twitter page.

June 5, 2023

British woman goes viral for bringing dying plants 'back to life' with hysterical $5 hack: 'Genius'

A woman in Surry, England, came up with a way to "restore" her dying plants. Now she's gone viral for her hilarious solution to restoring several brown and unsightly plants in her garden.