The green turtle, once on the brink of extinction, is making a comeback thanks to global conservation efforts. The species, which has been endangered since the 1980s, is now rebounding due to measures such as protecting eggs, releasing hatchlings, and reducing accidental capture in fishing nets. Despite this progress, the...
Scientists have discovered an alarming rate of methane seeps escaping from cracks in the Antarctic seabed due to warming, raising concerns that global warming predictions may be underestimated. Over 40 seeps were found in the Ross Sea, many in previously studied sites, suggesting they are new. Methane, a super-polluting gas,...
The US government shutdown has put the endangered black-footed ferret population at risk. A critical release of 400 captive-bred ferrets, aimed at bolstering their wild populations, is now in jeopardy due to furloughed biologists from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The next two months are crucial for introducing the...
A nor'easter is expected to hit Boston during a busy fall holiday weekend, disrupting outdoor activities such as hiking, apple and pumpkin picking. The storm, currently forming in western Cuba, will strengthen and move northwards, affecting the U.S. East Coast. While Saturday is expected to be mostly sunny, the storm...
The Department of Energy is reportedly considering terminating an additional 300 clean energy projects valued at over $15.8 billion, building on recent cuts. A leaked list suggests funding for most of the nation's nascent clean hydrogen hubs could be eliminated, alongside significant awards to General Motors for electric vehicle production...
Bird flu, after a quiet summer, is resurging due to wild bird migrations, leading to early spikes in poultry infections and significant culling. Officials in states like Minnesota and Iowa are bracing for a challenging autumn, as the virus appears increasingly endemic in wild birds. While the current human health...
Following a devastating fire, Los Angeles firefighters will now work mandatory extra shifts during red flag warnings. This protocol change comes after an after-action report criticized the Fire Department's handling of the Jan. 7 blaze, citing poor communication, inadequate resources, and ineffective recall processes. The report also highlighted leadership failures...
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has lowered its 2030 renewable energy growth forecast due to weaker outlooks in the US and China. This revised projection suggests a global target of tripling renewable energy use by 2030 may be missed. Factors include US tax incentive changes and China's shift to competitive...
Marine biologist Elvira Alvarado, hailed as "the mother of Colombian corals," is leading efforts to rescue endangered Caribbean reefs. At 70, she employs in-vitro fertilization to reproduce coral, combating the devastating effects of disease, pollution, and rising ocean temperatures. Despite the challenges, Alvarado and her team are focused on...
Florida's east coast faces multiple rounds of rain and coastal flooding this weekend and into Monday. Coastal Flood Alerts are active due to offshore winds, with 1-2 feet of inundation possible. A Flood Watch is in effect for east-central Florida, with 1-3 inches of rain expected. Isolated flood threats will...
