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July 23

Deadly rip current fatalities reported amid summer beach season as experts weigh in

Recent drownings highlight the dangers of rip currents at beaches, with experts advising swimmers to relax, float, and swim parallel to shore if caught in one of these powerful currents.

July 23

Largest great white shark recorded in Atlantic spotted off popular beach town

A nearly 14-foot great white shark named Contender, the largest ever tagged in the Atlantic by Ocearch, was recently tracked off Nantucket, Massachusetts, after traveling over 1,000 miles from Florida.

July 22

Higher cancer rates linked to WWII radioactive waste in Midwestern creek

Radioactive contamination from Coldwater Creek in Missouri linked to higher cancer rates, a Harvard study finds, as Congress expands the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act.

July 22

Texas flood recovery volunteers find dignity in helping victims

Janice Riley, Michelle Annette, and Lisa Aguillen reflect on volunteering with Kerrville flood victims, witnessing heartbreaking loss and moments of hope in the Texas community

July 22

GOP posts Coldplay meme to troll Delaware Dems' green energy scheme

Republicans repurposed a Coldplay meme to target Delaware Democrats for supporting offshore wind as the state develops projects near beaches despite Sussex County opposition.

July 17

Multiple sharks spotted at popular beach that saw deadly attack 5 years ago

Maine authorities urge beach vigilance after multiple great white shark sightings near Bailey Island, implementing notification systems while keeping Cedar Beach open.

July 17

Unearthed chat sheds light on cozy ties between judges, climate activists, raising ethical concerns

Environmental group Climate Judiciary Project ran a private listserv with judges sharing climate litigation updates, raising concerns about judicial neutrality and court manipulation.

July 17

Could underwater living be the next frontier for human habitats

As environmental challenges grow, underwater habitats gain momentum with DEEP's Vanguard, supporting short missions and Sentinel designed for 28-day stays at depth.

July 16

Four people dead in Florida from flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal waters

Florida officials warn about Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria found in warm water that has caused four deaths this year. The bacteria can enter through wounds or raw oyster consumption.

July 16

Icelandic volcano erupts, forcing tourists to evacuate famous geothermal spa

A volcanic eruption in Iceland forced the evacuation of the Blue Lagoon spa and the town of Grindavík as lava is flowing through a fissure on the Reykjanes Peninsula.