Planet Earth - Page 163

February 23, 2023

Yosemite National Park El Capitan rockfall caught on video

A massive rockfall was caught on video earlier this week at northern California's Yosemite National Park. White clouds are seen emanating from the side of El Capitan.

February 23, 2023

Harris bashed for bragging that Biden has lowered electricity and heating bills: ‘Alternate reality’

Twitter users slammed Vice President Kamala Harris for claiming the Biden administration has lowered electricity and heating bills for American families.

February 23, 2023

Most US states failing to protect schools' water from lead contaminants, study finds

More than half of all U.S. states are failing to protect schools' drinking water from lead contamination, according to a new report from Environment America.

February 23, 2023

Biden admin launches first ‘offshore wind lease sale’ in Gulf of Mexico as oil, gas leases grind to halt

The Biden administration announced Wednesday it will soon conduct its first offshore wind energy lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico as oil and gas leases have slowed dramatically.

February 22, 2023

Tajikistan earthquake recorded days after Turkey quake kills thousands

Tajikistan, a country in Central Asia, is dealing with the aftermath of a 6.8 magnitude earthquake early Thursday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.

February 22, 2023

Dog chases after hammerhead shark in shocking video

A dog was seen jumping into the water on Great Exuma Island in the Bahamas to go after a 12-foot hammerhead shark. Passengers aboard a charter tour boat can be heard yelling at the dog and worrying about its safety.

February 22, 2023

California beach town bans the use of balloons beginning 2024

Laguna Beaches' city council voted to ban the use of balloons beginning in 2024. This comes in an effort to cut down pollution and wildfires.

February 21, 2023

Taylor Lorenz mocked for despondent tweet assailing US 'capitalist hellscape': 'Maybe go for a walk’

Washington Post journalist Taylor Lorenz was ridiculed on Twitter for sending sensational tweets blaming climate change and wealth inequality for teen depression.

February 21, 2023

Three dolphins die after becoming stranded off New Jersey coast

Three dolphins reportedly died over the weekend along a New Jersey shoreline. This incident comes following several whale strandings along the East Coast.

February 21, 2023

California city council considering balloon ban to protect Laguna Beach coast

The city council of Laguna Beach is considering banning public balloons in an effort to save the coast. Many cities have already limited balloons.