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July 29, 2022

Congressional Baseball Game protesters demanded more aggressive climate action before arrests

Climate activists gathered outside Nationals Park during the annual Congressional Baseball Game and demanded that President Biden declare a climate emergency.

July 29, 2022

Billionaire-funded eco group quietly taking farmland out of production in rural America

A little-known conservation project funded by billionaire moguls is slowly acquiring land made available for cattle grazing in an effort to create a "fully functioning ecosystem."

July 28, 2022

Military veterans preserve coral reefs in unique Florida dive mission

Army veterans, scientists and members of Force Blue, the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation and other organizations took part in a dive to conserve the coral reefs in Islamorada, Florida.

July 28, 2022

Green New Deal Democrats change tune on Joe Manchin after $433 billion climate, inflation bill

Green New Deal proponents and environmental activists seem happy with Sen. Joe Manchin's climate and inflation bill after months of blasting the moderate Democrat.

July 28, 2022

Shark tooth hunting: How to find toothy treasures and where to search

Ready to dig up some amazing shark teeth? National Geographic reveals how and where to find fossilized and modern teeth from your favorite marine predator.

July 28, 2022

West wildfires: Crews make progress in Idaho, California

Idaho's Moose Fire spread over 40,000 acres on Thursday, as crews made progress on California's Oak Fire. Dry and hot conditions were forecast to continue.

July 27, 2022

Climate activist aiming to 'shut down' Congressional Baseball Game says lawmakers will see more protests

Climate change demonstrations, like the planned protest aimed at "shutting down" Thursday's Congressional Baseball Game, will continue until there's change.

July 27, 2022

With shark sightings on the rise on East Coast, scientists theorize conservation efforts may play a role

Officials are considering the rise in shark sightings along the east coast to be a positive sign of ecological recovery and cleaner waters for animals.

July 26, 2022

Western US at risk for widespread blackouts through dog days of summer

A report highlights elevated risk of blackouts across the western U.S. Energy sector stakeholders are exploring solutions in demand, supply and policy arenas.

July 26, 2022

Great white sharks in New York waters swim around large school of fish

Drone video posted to the @HamptonsDrone Twitter account reportedly shows two white sharks swimming around a large school of fish off the coast of New York.