Planet Earth - Page 141

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.

May 10, 2023

Scientist claims to have answer to mystery of notorious Bermuda Triangle

An Australian scientist claims to have uncovered the mystery behind the notorious Bermuda Triangle, the source of centuries of puzzling ship and plane disappearances.

May 10, 2023

Floating solar panel systems becoming more popular in United States after growing rapidly in Asia

Floating solar panel systems are becoming more popular among cities in the United States. The technology first gained popularity in Asia.

May 10, 2023

$3.4 million fine proposed over 2021 oil spill that shuttered California beaches

A federal regulator proposed a nearly $3.4 million fine for Amplify Energy Corp for violating safety protocols that led to an oil pipeline spill that shut down beaches.

May 9, 2023

US regulators approve New Mexico's multibillion-dollar spent nuclear fuel facility

U.S. regulators approved New Mexico's multibillion-dollar spent nuclear fuel facility on Tuesday. New Mexico approved legislation in March aimed at stopping the project.

May 9, 2023

Democrat-controlled Vermont Senate overrides Gov. Phil Scott's veto of clean-heat bill

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott vetoed a bill encouraging residents to move away from fossil fuels to heat their homes. The state Senate voted to override Gov. Scott's veto.

May 9, 2023

Dam owner to pay $1 million after polluting WA river with tiny rubber particles

A dam operator in Washington will pay $1 million in fines and restitution after a synthetic field turf ripped and spilled toxic rubber particles into the Puyallup River in 2020.

May 9, 2023

Mexico sets out search to find vaquita marina, the world’s most endangered marine mammal

Mexican officials and a conservation group will conduct a search in the Sea of Cortez to locate the world’s remaining vaquita marina, the ocean’s most endangered mammal.

May 8, 2023

Great white shark caught in Florida

Fishermen caught a great white shark just 20 miles outside of Ponce Inlet, Florida. See the moment caught on camera!

May 8, 2023

Double-decker boat carrying children on vacation capsizes in India, leaving 22 dead

A double-decker boat carrying children who were on a school vacation capsized into a river in southern India, leaving at least 22 dead. Most of the victims were tourists.