Planet Earth - Page 143

May 4, 2023

Joint venture building ‘underwater space station’ to study marine life, climate change

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is collaborating with Proteus Ocean Group to build an underwater space station to research marine life.

May 4, 2023

Greek company to pay over $2M for oil tanker discharge off Rhode Island coast

Zeus Lines Management S.A. has pleaded guilty to charges that one of its captains dumped almost 10,000 gallons of pollutants into the Atlantic Ocean near Newport, Rhode Island.

May 4, 2023

Astronomers see ancient sun-like star devouring planet for the first time – and possibly Earth's fate

For the first time, astronomer have observed the first direct evidence of a dying and ancient sun-like star devouring an exoplanet – a possible window into our solar system's future.

May 4, 2023

Oklahoma sees large increase in foreign trade investments, especially in renewable energy sector

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt says he has seen a sharp increase in interest from foreign investors. The state's renewable energy sector has been popular among foreign investors.

May 4, 2023

Climate groups, young voters angry over Biden's support for fossil fuel industry: 'He sold us out'

Climate groups have been critical of President Biden over his support for the fossil fuel industry as they argue it has not been the "climate presidency" he promised.

May 4, 2023

New York City a 'birding paradise' with busy bird clinic, global birdwatching hotspots — and a few egrets

Busy Wild Bird Fund clinic proves New York City is 'birding paradise' that attracts global birdwatchers and where even endangered peregrine falcons thrive.

May 3, 2023

NJ Republicans eye wind turbine construction moratorium over whale death concerns

New Jersey Republicans and other opponents of shoreside wind turbines have proposed a moratorium of up to 60 days on construction to assess potential effects on whale mortality.

May 3, 2023

New Hampshire pays tribute to the Old Man of the Mountain 20 years after it crumbled

New Hampshire residents paid tribute to the fallen Old Man of the Mountain with poetry, a song, and a scavenger hunt. The celebration came nearly 20 years after the structure crumbled.

May 2, 2023

EU gives Netherlands green light in farm buyout scheme aimed at cutting nitrogen emissions

The European Union gave the Dutch government the green light in a farm buyout scheme aimed at cutting nitrogen emissions that is worth nearly $1.65 billion.

May 2, 2023

Manchin rips Biden official for ignoring federal law on energy production: ‘Tired of asking again and again'

Sen. Joe Manchin criticized the Biden administration on Tuesday for ignoring federal law that requires oil and gas leasing, and for delaying critical mineral development.