A wildfire in New Jersey's Pine Barrens has grown to over 20 square miles, prompting the evacuation of 5,000 residents who have since returned home. One commercial building and some vehicles were destroyed, while 12 structures remain threatened. The Garden State Parkway briefly closed but has reopened. ...
The American Lung Association's State of the Air report reveals that 156 million Americans breathe unsafe air due to ozone and particulate pollution. The report highlights the detrimental impact of proposed regulatory rollbacks and research funding cuts. Pulmonologist Panagis Galiatsatos emphasizes the Clean Air Act's vital role in...
Record-breaking ocean heat has caused the worst global coral bleaching event ever recorded, affecting over 80% of the world's reefs. Reefs in at least 82 countries have experienced bleaching-level heat since January 2023. Even previously resilient reefs have been impacted, highlighting the severity of ocean warming. Scientists...
The American Lung Association's report reveals a significant worsening of air quality in the US. Approximately 156 million Americans lived in areas with unhealthy air, a 25 million increase from the previous year. Climate change effects, including heatwaves, droughts, and wildfire smoke, are major contributing factors. Ozone...
A large wildfire in southern New Jersey burned over 8,500 acres on Tuesday, prompting over 3,000 evacuations and a temporary closure of part of the Garden State Parkway. Acting Governor Tahesha Way declared a state of emergency for Ocean County. While no injuries or home damage were reported,...
EPA head Lee Zeldin demanded Mexico halt the flow of billions of gallons of sewage polluting the Pacific Ocean off Southern California. The pollution has closed beaches and sickened Navy SEALs. Zeldin will present Mexico with a plan to address the decades-long crisis, though he didn't specify consequences for...
A record-breaking 84% of the world's coral reefs are experiencing severe bleaching due to warming oceans, surpassing the previous record of 2014-17. This is the fourth global bleaching event since 1998, and scientists warn that the current crisis, linked to record-high ocean temperatures, may be unprecedented. Coral bleaching...
A wildfire in New Jersey, dubbed the Jones Road Wildfire, has rapidly grown to 8,500 acres, prompting evacuations for over 3,000 residents and threatening over 1,000 structures. The fire, only 10% contained, has crossed the Garden State Parkway, disrupting traffic. A power outage affecting 25,000 customers has resulted,...
Record-breaking coral bleaching affecting 84% of the world's reefs is underway, surpassing previous events in intensity. This fourth global bleaching event since 1998 is attributed to warming oceans, reaching record sea surface temperatures. The damage threatens marine biodiversity, coastal protection, and livelihoods. While conservation efforts are underway, scientists...
Fifteen years after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, its effects persist. While BP paid billions in damages, funding coastal restoration projects, many cleanup workers and residents experiencing health issues linked to the spill have struggled to receive compensation, facing legal hurdles. Conservation efforts, although showing progress, are threatened...
