Environment
Why some storms brew up to extreme dimensions in the middle of America – and why it’s happening more often
A powerful storm system that stalled over states from Texas to Ohio for several days in early April 2025 wreaked havoc across the region, with deadly tornadoes, mudslides and flooding as rivers rose. More than...
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Peru’s ancient irrigation systems succeeded in turning deserts into farms because of the culture − without it, the systems failed
Seeing the north coast of Peru for the first time, you would be hard-pressed to believe it’s one of the driest deserts in the world.Parts of the region receive less than an inch of rain...
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Titanic digital scan reveals new details of ship’s final hours
Alison FrancisSenior Science JournalistAtlantic Productions/MagellanThe human tragedy of the Titanic is still very much visible.Personal possessions from the ship's passengers are scattered across the sea floor.The scan is providing new clues about that cold night in 1912, but it...
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EPA must use the best available science − by law − but what does that mean?
Science is essential as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency carries out its mission to protect human health and the environment.In fact, laws passed by Congress require the EPA to use the “best available science”...
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In 15 Years, 80,000 Homes in the New York Area May Be Lost to Flooding
More than 80,000 homes on Staten Island, in southeast Queens and in the suburbs east of New York City could be lost to floods over the next 15 years, according to a new report that serves as a warning...
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Builders sitting on a pile of unsold homes are slashing prices and offering mortgage rate deals
Homebuilders are sitting on the most unsold homes since the depths of the Great Recession, giving buyers a chance to snag deals — provided they’re in the right part of the country. As...
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Study: Burning heavy fuel oil with scrubbers is the best available option for bulk maritime shipping
When the International Maritime Organization enacted a mandatory cap on the sulfur content of marine fuels in...
Environment
Prince William’s Earthshot Prize 2025 to be held in Brazil
The Prince of Wales' Earthshot Prize will be held in Brazil later this year, Kensington Palace has announced, in the same month the country hosts the COP30 UN climate change conference.The main awards ceremony, along with several days of...
Environment
Rumor claims Musk donated $800K to help storm victims repair their homes. Here’s what we know
A rumor Facebook users circulated in March and April 2025 claimed tech billionaire Elon Musk, an adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, donated $800,000 to help storm victims repair their homes.Users shared and discussed this rumor as tornadoes and...
Environment
Taking the “training wheels” off clean energy
Renewable power sources have seen unprecedented levels of investment in recent years. But with political uncertainty clouding...
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EU enlargement commissioner urges Serbia to push forward reform, says protesting citizens want same
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — The European Union's enlargement commissioner on Tuesday urged Serbia's new government to push forward democratic...
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