Planet Earth - Page 165

February 17, 2023

US World War II submarine lost for decades found off the coast of Japan

A sunken craft located off the coast of Hokkaido, Japan has been confirmed to be wreckage of a long-lost WWII-era US submarine, according to the Naval History and Heritage Command.

February 17, 2023

Former top Manchin aide now lobbying for group focused on 'transition away from coal'

Sen. Joe Manchin's former chief of staff now serves as a partner to a lobbying firm that has received more than $300,000 from a group that promotes clean energy and a transition away from coal.

February 16, 2023

Japan discovers 7,000 new unknown islands after fresh survey

Japan's official count of islands within the country's territory is expected to more than double after a new survey by the Geospatial Information Authority.

February 16, 2023

GOP Sen. Josh Hawley interrupted by climate protester during speech: 'China is not our enemy'

Missouri GOP Sen. Josh Hawley was interrupted during a speech Thursday by a climate protester who walked on stage and claimed "China's not our enemy."

February 16, 2023

WV Senate approves $105 million for a renewable energy plant

The West Virginia Senate approved a renewable energy plant investment of $105 million. The approval was given after a lengthy debate among the senators.

February 15, 2023

Never-before-seen footage of the Titanic nearly 12,500 feet below the ocean released

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution released never-before-seen footage of the Titanic nearly 12,500 feet below the ocean's surface on Wednesday.

February 15, 2023

British radio DJ under fire for making 'disgusting' joke about Turkey earthquake: 'Sack him'

Radio DJ Ant Payne is in hot water and joking about cheap flights to Turkey after the deadly earthquakes and referencing the reality dating show "Love Island."

February 15, 2023

Turkey faces post-earthquake water shortage, disease risks

Turkey is facing a shortage of clean water after two deadly earthquakes damaged the region’s sanitation infrastructure. The water shortage also increases the risk of disease outbreaks.

February 15, 2023

Austin's city manager fired following outrage over slow response to winter storm power outages

Spencer Cronk, the former city manager of Austin, was fired after a slow response to winter storm power outages in the city. Thousands were left without power for a week or longer.

February 15, 2023

Earth-sized exoplanet discovered using NASA data

A team of international researchers have discovered an Earth-sized exoplanet orbiting the red dwarf star K2-415. K2-415b is located 72 light-years away from the blue marble.