Planet Earth - Page 140

May 12, 2023

Environmentalists bemoan New Mexico's alleged inaction on oil spills

Environmentalists criticized New Mexico's Oil Conservation Division for a 16% increase in wastewater from oil drilling and other pollution-related concerns.

May 12, 2023

Early heat wave in Pacific Northwest could break records

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for much of the western parts of both Oregon and Washington after a record heat wave.

May 12, 2023

Floating solar panel systems begin to boom in US after rapid growth in Asia

Floating solar panel systems that have several advantages over traditional solar panels are gaining traction in the U.S. Floating panels are popular due to a lack of a land footprint.

May 12, 2023

Representatives from 25 Indian Ocean nations discuss economic growth at Bangladesh conference

The Indian Ocean Conference in Bangladesh hosted representatives from 25 Indian Ocean nations. They discussed regional economic growth, cooperation, and security in the area.

May 12, 2023

Democrat senator flees stage at her own book event after climate activists disrupt: 'Be a climate leader!'

Senator Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., fled the stage of her own book launch Thursday night after anti-fossil fuel climate activists disrupted her event in protest.

May 12, 2023

Error by New Hampshire lab causes incorrect recall announcement for salad brand

An error by a lab in New Hampshire caused a recall announcement for salad greens from lēf Farms. The notice warned of a "potential" E. coli bacteria contamination.

May 12, 2023

Environmental group sues over new California oil well permits near residential homes

A lawsuit alleged that California approved several oil and gas permits that are thousands of feet too close to sensitive areas such as schools and homes.

May 12, 2023

Montana tried to avoid upcoming climate change trial by dropping energy policy, attorneys say

Montana has repealed its energy policy in an attempt to dismiss part of a case in an upcoming climate change trial, according to attorneys for a group of youth activists.

May 11, 2023

New Mexico wildfire leaves residents fearing 2022 repeat: 'no, not again'

A Wednesday wildfire in New Mexico stoked fears of a repeat of the 2022 blaze that tore through over 530 square miles in the Land of Enchantment, taking hundreds of homes with it.

May 10, 2023

New Mexico constitution focus of legal fight over oil and gas drilling

The nation's No. 2 oil-producing state is being sued over its alleged failure to meet constitutional provisions meant to protect against pollution from the industry.