Planet Earth - Page 98

November 13, 2023

Dominica creates world's first marine reserve for endangered sperm whales

Dominica's government has announced its intent to establish the world's first marine protected area for sperm whales in waters off the island nation's western coast.

November 10, 2023

Hungary seeks EU action against Bulgaria's transit tax on Russian natural gas

Hungary has requested that the European Commission take bureaucratic action against Bulgaria for transit taxes levied by the country on Russian natural gas.

November 10, 2023

New Mexico's top energy official, Sarah Cottrell Propst, will leave post at end of the year

Sarah Cottrell Propst, who helped curb methane pollution and waste as New Mexico's secretary of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, is stepping down.

November 9, 2023

Heavy smog in Pakistan's capital leaves thousands sick, forces school closures

Toxic smog has sickened tens of thousands of people in Pakistan’s cultural capital of Lahore, forcing authorities to shut schools, markets and parks for four days.

November 9, 2023

Tiny island forms after undersea volcano erupts off the coast of Japan

An undersea volcano's eruption off Japan three weeks ago has birthed a tiny new island, although it may not last long. The island is about 328 feet in diameter.

November 9, 2023

German police officer accused of painting climate activist's face with orange paint after slamming to ground

Climate activists from the Letzte Generation defaced the Federal Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, with orange paint as police officers made 70 arrests.

November 8, 2023

MN agency allegedly failed to take action against foundry that violated emissions laws for at least 5 years

Minnesota regulators have reportedly failed to take legal action against Minneapolis-based Smith Foundry Co., despite at least five years' worth of air emissions violations.

November 8, 2023

Over 400 earthquakes reported under Mount St. Helens in 3 months, but no immediate eruption threat likely

Over 400 earthquakes have reportedly been detected beneath Mount St. Helens since July, though no evidence of imminent eruption has yet surfaced.

November 7, 2023

Senator proposes plan that lifts nuclear moratorium and requires new oversight rules

Republicans are calling for a lifting of the moratorium on new nuclear power generation, which was vetoed by Illinois Gov. Pritzker, who cited concerns about waste disposal.

November 6, 2023

Climate activists take hammers to famous painting in London museum

Two climate protesters with Just Stop Oil took "safety hammers" to a famous painting in London while protesting new oil and gas leases in the United Kingdom.