Planet Earth - Page 172

January 20, 2023

Georgia plant spills 100 million gallons of partly treated water into river

A wastewater plant in Georgia spilled treated water into the Ocmulgee River after experiencing equipment failure. The treatment plant released over 100M gallons of water into the river.

January 20, 2023

West Virginia trucking company sued over chemical spill into creek

A West Virginia trucking company is being sued over a chemical spill that poured 3,000 gallons of chemicals into a creek. The driver of the vehicle was later arrested for drunk driving.

January 20, 2023

What is the national power grid and how resilient is it?

An increase in severe weather events, attacks on power stations and the push for green energy are all highlighting the importance of a resilient national power grid.

January 19, 2023

California storms not linked to global warming, some scientists say

Many were quick to blame the recent winter storms that pummeled California on global warming, but a few climate scientists say that may not necessarily be the case.

January 19, 2023

WHAT IS IT? The national power grid

An increase in severe weather events, attacks on power stations and the push for green energy are all highlighting the importance of a resilient national power grid.

January 19, 2023

Surprise magma chamber found under Mediterranean Sea volcano near popular tourist destination

A group of international scientists found a previously unknown and potentially hazardous magma chamber beneath the underwater volcano Kolumbo close to Santorini.

January 19, 2023

Arizona park rangers assist 300 campers stranded after flooding

Around 300 campers stranded at an Arizona state park north of Tucson following flooding from recent wet weather were reportedly returning to dry land on Wednesday.

January 19, 2023

Microscopic organisms that make up the base of the ocean's food chain dying due to warming East Coast waters

Phytoplankton in the Gulf of Maine have been decreasing in production due to increased water temperatures. The phytoplankton make up the base of the ocean's food chain.

January 18, 2023

US Coast Guard tracking Russian 'intelligence gathering ship' off Hawaii coast

The Coast Guard has been tracking a Russian vessel "believed to be an intelligence gathering ship" off the coast of Hawaii in recent weeks, officials said Wednesday.

January 18, 2023

This is a litmus test for who are the worst people in the world: Michael Shellenberger

Investigative journalist Michael Shellenberger shares his thoughts on the The World Economic Forum and how the event is a sham on ‘Jess Watters Primetime.’