Trump, without evidence, blames vandals for damage at Reflecting Pool; says 6 arrested
Read full article: Trump, without evidence, blames vandals for damage at Reflecting Pool; says 6 arrestedPresident Donald Trump says six people have been arrested over damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Trump administration announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactors
Read full article: Trump administration announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactorsThe Trump administration is providing $17.5 billion to speed the development of 10 new large nuclear reactors to meet the skyrocketing power demand from massive data centers.
Mexico, Italy and others see up to two more months of heat stress than in the 1970s, study says
Read full article: Mexico, Italy and others see up to two more months of heat stress than in the 1970s, study saysMexico, Kenya, Italy and other nations are experiencing anywhere from one to two more months of heat stress than they were several decades ago, new research published Monday says, and some areas even more so.
No maps, no insurance: Michigan floods expose lack of information, preparation in many rural areas
Read full article: No maps, no insurance: Michigan floods expose lack of information, preparation in many rural areasMany homeowners hit by devastating Michigan floods had no insurance and no idea they were at risk — underscoring vulnerabilities throughout rural America as climate change causes more extreme weather.
Heat, wind and drought conditions spark wildfires in US West
Read full article: Heat, wind and drought conditions spark wildfires in US WestExtreme heat and dry, windy conditions are fueling several wildfires in the West, including an uncontained blaze in Utah that forced the evacuation of a small town southwest of Salt Lake City.
Mourners gather in Beirut to pay respects to Lebanese conservationist who died after Israeli strike
Read full article: Mourners gather in Beirut to pay respects to Lebanese conservationist who died after Israeli strikeMourners have gathered in Beirut to honor Mona Khalil, a Lebanese conservationist who died last week.
France restricts public alcohol consumption and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe
Read full article: France restricts public alcohol consumption and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of EuropeFrance is in the grips of a severe heat wave, leading to canceled trains, concerts and sports events.
“Mass euthanasias”: Screwworm could have deeper implications for Texas’ already-crowded animal shelters
Read full article: “Mass euthanasias”: Screwworm could have deeper implications for Texas’ already-crowded animal sheltersMost stray animal shelters are already at capacity. Adding a deadly parasitic infestation could create an even more dire situation.
Inside the colorful, compelling and controversial jersey designs at the World Cup
Read full article: Inside the colorful, compelling and controversial jersey designs at the World CupThe kits at the World Cup are mishmash of verve and color featuring elements of the competing nations' culture and history.
Tropical storm remnants drench Gulf states after tornadoes hit the Midwest
Read full article: Tropical storm remnants drench Gulf states after tornadoes hit the MidwestThe remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur are battering parts of the southeastern United States with heavy rain, sparking flash flood and tornado warnings along the Gulf Coast.
An old well began gushing oilfield wastewater in a West Texas church parking lot, sparking a costly cleanup
Read full article: An old well began gushing oilfield wastewater in a West Texas church parking lot, sparking a costly cleanupBy the time the Texas Railroad Commission shut down nearby oilfield injection wells to control the leak, 1.5 million gallons of toxic wastewater had spilled to the surface.
FIFA hydration breaks have sparked criticism from different groups. But what do they actually do?
Read full article: FIFA hydration breaks have sparked criticism from different groups. But what do they actually do?FIFA’s new hydration breaks midway through each half were implemented to help players stay cool in the summer heat of Mexico, Canada and the United States, which some experts have warned could be the hottest World Cup in history.
Trump administration to buy back another energy company's offshore wind leases for 4 more projects
Read full article: Trump administration to buy back another energy company's offshore wind leases for 4 more projectsThe Trump administration says it’s buying back another energy company’s U.S. offshore wind leases for four more wind projects, as it seeks to discourage the expansion of wind energy in favor of fossil fuels.
Trump administration uses hydrogen peroxide and tiny bubbles against algae in Reflecting Pool
Read full article: Trump administration uses hydrogen peroxide and tiny bubbles against algae in Reflecting PoolPresident Donald Trump's remodeled Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has turned chartreuse from an algal bloom.
In boost to Musk, Justice Department seeks to dismiss air pollution lawsuit against xAI data center
Read full article: In boost to Musk, Justice Department seeks to dismiss air pollution lawsuit against xAI data centerThe Trump administration is helping one of Elon Musk’s companies fight a civil rights lawsuit that alleges it is illegally running dozens of natural gas turbines to power a $20 billion data center in Mississippi.
Rain along the Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season
Read full article: Rain along the Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane seasonA cluster of storms along the Gulf Coast of Texas could become the first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
African and Commonwealth nations in Kenya urge quick execution of a key treaty protecting oceans
Read full article: African and Commonwealth nations in Kenya urge quick execution of a key treaty protecting oceansAfrican and Commonwealth nations have called for a swift implementation of a landmark treaty protecting the high seas.
Iran war is a wake-up call for Southeast Asia's energy sector, IEA report says
Read full article: Iran war is a wake-up call for Southeast Asia's energy sector, IEA report saysThe International Energy Agency says Southeast Asia’s power sector is too open to risks from its dependence on imports of oil and gas from a limited number of suppliers.
Lawmakers fight to stop the Trump administration's dismantling of a $386M ocean observatory project
Read full article: Lawmakers fight to stop the Trump administration's dismantling of a $386M ocean observatory projectLawmakers are demanding the National Science Foundation stop dismantling the Ocean Observatories Initiative, a $386 million ocean monitoring network being wound down under President Donald Trump's administration.
Some anglers praise forward-facing sonar, others say high-tech fishing ruins a day at the lake
Read full article: Some anglers praise forward-facing sonar, others say high-tech fishing ruins a day at the lakeThe use of advanced sonar to catch fish has some anglers divided about the point of heading out onto the lake.
Judge orders Trump administration to restore National Park changes at sites that 'disparaged' US
Read full article: Judge orders Trump administration to restore National Park changes at sites that 'disparaged' USA federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore sites changed under an executive order that sought to eliminate “inappropriate content” at national museums, parks and landmarks.
Tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana leave residents grappling with damage; cleanup efforts underway
Read full article: Tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana leave residents grappling with damage; cleanup efforts underwayResidents in tornado-ravaged areas in Illinois and Indiana are grappling with damage to their homes and neighborhoods after a strong line of storms barreled through communities south of Chicago.
Texas agency to set rules for using treated fracking wastewater on farmland
Read full article: Texas agency to set rules for using treated fracking wastewater on farmlandThe state’s environmental regulator will hold a public hearing June 15 on its proposed rules for how the toxic wastewater can be reused. Here’s what you should know.