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August 10, 2022

Louisiana oil spill leads to public health notice from state Department of Health

An oil spill in Louisiana which spilled nearly 14,000 gallons of crude oil has led to a public health notice. The Coast Guard is monitoring the cleanup of the oil.

August 9, 2022

Thousand-year rain event in Death Valley National Park: Road closures extended

Roads in California's Death Valley National Park remain closed this week following a 1,000-year rain event that left hundreds of park staff and visitors stranded.

August 9, 2022

Georgia dairy farm fined for causing a large fish kill

A Georgia dairy farm is being fined for releasing food waste that killed fish. After almost 1,700 fish died, Mar Leta Farms was charged $5,000.

August 9, 2022

Hezbollah threatens to 'sever' the hand of Israel if it attempts to tap disputed offshore gas

Hezbollah has issued a warning to Israel not to tap offshore gas reserves as the U.S. has intensified efforts to mediate the over 300 square miles of disputed sea.

August 9, 2022

New York Times column suggests Dems saved 'civilization' with climate provisions in spending bill

New York Times columnist Paul Krugman suggested in a new piece tthat the massive climate package passed by Democrats is a step toward saving the world.

August 8, 2022

On this day in history, August 8, 1975, 'global warming' enters scientific, political debate

The term "global warming" was first used in public discourse by Columbia geologist Wallace S. Broecker in an article he wrote for the journal Science on August 8, 1975.

August 6, 2022

Want to do a 'digital detox'? Learn about these popular plant trends this summer

Surrounding yourself with healthy indoor plants is a smart move — and on "Fox & Friends Weekend," one couple shared tips for some of the trendiest indoor plants to have at home right now.

August 5, 2022

Pennsylvania pipeline developer pleads no contest in pollution case

Pennsylvania pipeline developer, Energy Transfer Operating, has pleaded no contest to criminal charges that it polluted waterways across the state.

August 5, 2022

China halts military, climate talks with US in retaliation for Pelosi visit

China has announced it will be suspending collaborative dialogues with the U.S. about key issues such as climate change and illicit drug distribution as retaliation against U.S. relations with Taiwan.

August 5, 2022

1,400-pound great white shark spotted near Myrtle Beach

The nonprofit shark tracker OCEARCH pinged a 13-foot great white shark weighing more than 1,400 pounds off the coast of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.