Planet Earth - Page 24

July 5

Celebrities, corporations open wallets after deadly flood in Texas Hill Country

Organizations pledge support for Texas flood victims as death toll reaches 43, with Shakira donating concert proceeds and USAA and Houston Texans each giving $500,000.

July 5

Deadly Texas flood exposes 'neglected' weather alert system Trump aims to modernize

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem addressed the deadly Texas flood, promising to upgrade "ancient" National Weather Service systems for better early warnings.

July 5

How sensationalized headlines about 'brain plastic' are undermining trust in safe, sustainable materials

Microplastics research faces standardization challenges as viral headlines about "plastic in your brain" overshadow scientific nuance, while FDA finds no evidence of health risks.

July 4

Mother begs thieves to stop raiding her garden after neighbor's free farm stand sparks confusion

Woman's garden repeatedly raided by visitors to neighbor's farm stand, sparking debate about property rights and community sharing as she struggles to protect her family's food source.

July 3

Robots are taking over Uber Eats deliveries. Is your city next?

Autonomous robots from Uber Eats are rolling out across U.S. cities, featuring LIDAR sensors, secure compartments and all-weather operation for food and grocery delivery.

July 2

Honolulu water board sues Navy for $1.2B over fuel leak that contaminated drinking water

Honolulu water utility files lawsuit against Navy seeking $1.2 billion after petroleum contamination of Oʻahu's drinking water, calling litigation "last resort" after failed talks.

July 2

Costco’s EV charging move signals major shift

Costco has expanded into EV infrastructure with new ultra-fast charging stations that can charge most electric vehicles to 80% in 20-60 minutes while shoppers browse the warehouse.

July 2

Beach bacteria warnings plague Fourth of July weekend plans nationwide

Health officials issue warnings as bacteria and stormwater runoff contaminate beaches nationwide, closing popular swimming locations before the July 4th holiday.

July 2

Federal climate website goes dark as Trump administration promises policy reset

U.S. climate assessment website goes dark as the Trump administration revamps federal climate content, with some scientists emphasizing the importance of these mandated reports.

July 1

Gut microbes could be key to fighting toxic, long-lasting 'forever chemicals,' research says

Research shows gut microbiome could help eliminate persistent PFAS that linger in bodies for years, as scientists work to develop protective probiotics.