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December 6, 2023

US grid sees first electricity generated from offshore NY wind farm

The U.S. is seeing the start of electricity production from a wind farm near Long Island. This move is part of New York's shift to cleaner energy, officials say.

December 6, 2023

US officials seek increased anchoring distance for ships near undersea pipelines after California oil spill

Federal officials are advising an increase in the distance between undersea pipelines and anchored vessels in Southern California following a 2021 oil spill.

December 6, 2023

Two women killed in shark attacks in separate incidents

'Extinct or Alive' host Forrest Galante on the attacks and what factors could result in a shark attack turning deadly

December 6, 2023

Zambian mine disaster survivor found a week later, rescue efforts continue for dozens still missing

Emergency responders in Chingola, Zambia, have rescued a man trapped for over a week following the landslide believed to have killed dozens of illegal miners.

December 6, 2023

The power of rain harvesting: Understanding its role

Discover the eco-friendly art of rainwater harvesting — how it captures rain for diverse needs and its invaluable role in sustainability, water conservation and a greener future.

December 5, 2023

North Carolina hog farmers score legal win over animal waste energy

A three-judge panel ruled in favor of North Carolina regulators and several hog farms on Tuesday, bucking environmentalists' legal challenge to approved permits.

December 5, 2023

Norway's agreement to permit Arctic Ocean seabed mining sparks environmental alarm

Norway's government, along with two major opposition parties, has reached an agreement to open the Arctic Ocean to seabed mineral exploration, officials say.

December 5, 2023

The main source of oxygen in space is through electrolysis, which is made from water

Obtaining oxygen and power in space is not as easy as it is on Earth. For astronauts on space missions, oxygen is created through electrolysis, while power comes from the sun.

December 4, 2023

Sole victim of Minnesota state park landslide identified as Twin Cities-area man

Jack Loso, 19, of Robbinsdale, Minnesota, has been identified as the sole victim of a Saturday landslide at Minneopa State Park in Blue Earth County.

December 4, 2023

Young mother killed in shark attack near beach in Mexico

A Mexican mother lost her life in a shark attack while swimming in the Pacific Ocean with her young daughter over the weekend, officials said. The daughter was unharmed.