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April 23, 2023

Northern Lights potentially visible in dozens of states on Sunday due to powerful solar storm

A powerful geomagnetic storm that is hitting the Earth on Sunday could allow auroral activity to be visible as far south as Alabama, according to the NOAA.

April 22, 2023

Utah homes slide off cliff into canyon

Local officials in Draper, Utah had declared the homes unfit for habitation after one home's corner sank 10 inches and cracks formed in the concrete of the foundations and a patio.

April 22, 2023

Biden admin is rushing to industrialize US oceans to stop climate change: 'Environmental wrecking ball'

The Biden administration has aggressively pushed for offshore wind energy expansions, which critics say would amount to the industrialization of oceans.

April 22, 2023

Kerry says US, China must work together on climate, world 'not doing enough'

Climate envoy John Kerry said Friday that it is imperative that the U.S. and China cooperate on the climate crisis for the good of the world. Tensions in Taiwan had gotten in the way.

April 22, 2023

New Jersey county outside New York City slapped with 'F' grade on air quality: report

Bergen County, New Jersey, across the Hudson River from New York City, earned a failing grade for its low air quality, according to a report from the American Lung Association.

April 21, 2023

California researchers working on new ocean-based climate solution

The engineering faculty at UCLA said they have developed a technique that can remove carbon dioxide from seawater and produce green hydrogen in the process.

April 21, 2023

German climate advocates march through Berlin, cause gridlock in parts of the capital

Protest in Germany's capital were carried out by climate activists, causing gridlock in some parts of Berlin. Hundreds of protestors slowly marched toward the center of Berlin.

April 21, 2023

Cities across the United States making historic investments in urban trees

United States cities are investing in trees to provide shade and improve air quality. President Joe Biden's spending plan put an emphasis on planting trees in Urban areas.

April 21, 2023

Simon Ateba on why Africans do not want to be climate change testing ground

Today News Africa correspondent Simon Ateba reacts to an op-ed stating that Africa should not be used as a 'climate laboratory.'

April 21, 2023

Top officials warned Biden admin about dangers wind energy projects pose to fishing industry, letter shows

Leaders of fishery councils, which Congress established to oversee marine resources, warned the Biden White House last summer about wind energy development threats.