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Tornado Rips Through Tennessee On The Same Month As 2020 Tornadoes
From the scene of the Nashville 2020 tornado aftermath, Rachel Brooks. Vicinity of Inglewood suburb near US Highway 31W.
PORTLAND, TN - Mere months after the Christmas bombing of Nashville, the Middle Tennessee region has been!-->!-->!-->…
The Ray Announces Collaboration to Drive Transportation Innovation in Central Texas
ATLANTA, GA – The Ray is taking our proven record of innovation and sustainability to Central Texas through separate signed charters with the Texas Department of Transportation Austin District, Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority!-->!-->!-->…
New York Man Found Guilty of Keeping Live Sharks in Basement Pool to Sell on Underground Exotic…
Some of the sharks seized in the plastic pool. Photo: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
NEW YORK, NY - According to reports, a Dutchess County, New York man was found guilty this week of keeping live sharks in his!-->!-->!-->…
Scientists in U.S. and Canada Gearing up for “Murder Hornet” Season this Spring; “Not A Species We…
SEATTLE, WA - While some people are welcoming the end of the winter season this weekend, the warming temperatures won’t merely be ushering in visions of pools and beaches this year... but possibly murder hornets are well.
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Southern Communities Rally for Inclusion in Green New Deal
One of the goals of the Green New Deal is to meet "100% of the power demand in the United States through clean, renewable and zero-emission energy sources." Photo credit ShutterStock.com, licensed.
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64 Schools, Universities, And Nonprofits Join In Support Of Legislation To Expand Solar…
Florida Representative Omari Hardy speaking during the live event on Florida Solar Access, Recorded Live by Solar United Neighbors. The proposed bill would help spur economic growth, job creation, and energy cost savings in Florida.
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‘Citizen Scientists’ Help Researchers Gather New Insights Into Polar Bear Behavior
A polar bear captured by a trail camera in Wapusk National Park, Manitoba in 2014. Photo credit: Doug Clark/USask.
OXFORD, UK - Oxford University is working with Canadian researchers on a first-of-its-kind project that will engage!-->!-->!-->…
Massachusetts Based Provider Of Solar Energy Applications, KiloVault, Unveils Third Iteration of…
Ideal for expandable energy storage in off-grid or hybrid applications, the HAB integrates with leading inverters at a lower lifetime cost than competitive offerings, and can store power from a variety of sources. Each HAB contains a!-->…
New Study Shows Desert Camels Dying From Ingesting Plastic Bags; Findings Cause Researchers, Others…
A new study shows desert camels are dying from ingesting plastic bags; the findings are causing researchers and others to call for a radical shift in the way we sound the plastic pollution alarm.
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Grow Your Own Furniture? Scientists Come One Step Closer to Creating Lab-Grown Wood, Preventing…
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have grown wood-like plant tissue from cells extracted from the leaves of the Mexican Zinnia plant, which can be grown indoors without soil or sunlight. Photo credit!-->…
From Florida to Central America, Climate Change Forces Migration
Florida's coastlines have been hit hard in recent years by sea-level rise and the increased intensity and frequency of tropical storms. Photo credit ShutterStock.com, licensed.
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Conservationists Decry Trump’s Rollback of Migratory-Bird Protections
The Migratory Bird Treaty Act includes protection of birds such as the endangered Florida scrub jay. Photo credit ShutterStock.com, licensed.
TALLAHASSEE, FL - Conservation groups are expressing outrage over the Trump administration's!-->!-->!-->…
Home Builders Applaud EPA Announcement to Improve Florida Wetlands Permitting Process
Home Builders Applaud EPA Announcement to Improve Florida Wetlands Permitting Process. Florida wetlands from an airboat ride at Everglades National Park in Florida. Photo credit ShutterStock.com, licensed.
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Group Urges Creation of Florida Legislative Committee on Climate Change
Sea-level rise has been the main focus of Florida policymakers when it comes to climate change, but environmental groups are calling for a deeper analysis of wide-ranging impacts. File photo, Tampa, Florida, September 20, 2019,!-->…
Church Restoration Project Recycles 92% of Demo Debris; Contractors Say Less Than 8% of District’s…
The $600,000 project – to renovate the former First United Methodist Church building and demolish two education buildings at 2113 E. South St. – takes recycling to a higher level by seeing the salvaging of a whopping 92 percent!-->…
Living Shorelines: Natural Defense to Storms
Hurricane Sally was expected to strike Alabama and Mississippi. Instead, it made a slow crawl over land in Florida's Panhandle with 105-mile-per-hour winds, ripping roofs, snapping trees, and leaving thousands without power. Photo credit!-->…
NCIA Releases In-Depth Report Analyzing Existing Areas In Regulations and Business to Make The…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), the largest and most established cannabis trade association in the country, released a detailed report today to help tackle the unique environmental challenges!-->!-->!-->…
Conservationists: Proposed Mining Project Threatens Wildlife Refuge
A Trump administration rollback of federal wetland and waterway protections has removed a hurdle for Twin Pines Minerals, which intends to mine roughly 8,000 acres of the Trail Ridge for titanium. File photo credit ShutterStock.com,!-->…
Florida Health Care Workers Urge Action on Climate Change
Last year, Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Florida's first statewide resilience officer to address climate change but soon after, that person left for a job in the Trump administration. Photo credit Shutterstock licensed.
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New Protections for Deep-Sea Coral Hotspots in Gulf
An octocoral (Metallogorgia sp.) and a commensal brittle star (Ophiocreas sp.) photographed at about 6,000 feet deep during a 2017 NOAA research cruise along the northern West Florida Escarpment in the Gulf of Mexico. Photo: noaa.gov.
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Bronco Wild Fund to Support Outdoor Preservation, Public Access, Starting with National Forest…
Ford is establishing Bronco Wild Fund, fulfilling its promise to help off-road enthusiasts enjoy the wilderness responsibly through preservation, education and access programs funded by a portion of the proceeds from every Bronco sold.!-->…
Climate Group Launches Ad Targeting Carlos Gimenez in South Florida
U.S. Rep. for Florida's 26th Congressional District Debbie Mucarsel-Powell April 2019. Photo credit: C-SPAN. Miami Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez during a Press Conference at Florida International University. June 19, 2020. Miami, Florida, USA.!-->…
Pressure Mounts for Climate Question During Presidential Debates
A National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration study examined every storm from 1980 to 2018 and found that the buildup of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, along with changes in other human pollution, has changed how often they form!-->…
Sea Monster Cove Is Latest Creation from Bestselling Author Steve Alten; Charting New Waters With…
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - The doors have now opened to a virtual island getaway where you can take in breathtaking underwater views, explore futuristic aquariums, and enjoy five-star accommodations and endless entertainment—all from the!-->!-->!-->…
President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Florida
Donald J. Trump and first lady Melania landed at Lawson Army Airfield March 8 in Air Force One before flying in Marine One to Lee County, Alabama, where March 3 storms and tornadoes killed 23 people and caused major damage. U.S. Army!-->…
New Investigation by Consumer Reports Finds Dangerous “Forever Chemicals” in Bottled Waters
According to a new investigation by Consumer Reports (CR), the mission-driven consumer research, testing, and advocacy organization, there’s a danger lurking in the water we drink. It’s called PFAS, for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.!-->…
Senator Markey Leads 36 Senate Colleagues in Demanding Questions on Climate Change in Presidential…
Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) speaking about the importance of a Green New Deal at a town hall organized by the Sunrise Movement. Washington, D.C. - May 13, 2019: Photo credit: Rachael Warriner / Shutterstock.com, licensed.
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BREAKING: In Landmark Decision, EU’s Biggest Coal Plant Must Negotiate Closure With Environmental…
Belchatow is the EU’s biggest coal plant. It burned 32 million tons of lignite, the dirtiest form of coal, last year. ClientEarth initiated this legal action in September 2019. It is a completely innovative use of Poland’s civil code,!-->…
President Donald J. Trump Approves Florida Emergency Declaration
President Donald Trump waves as he walks with First Lady Melania Trump and their son Barron to board Marine One on their way to Florida. Washington, DC - November 26, 2019. Photo credit: Evan El-Amin / Shutterstock.com, licensed.
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PwC Commits To Net Zero By 2030, Globally
PwC commits to decarbonise its operations and supply chain, which includes reshaping how it serves clients, sustained reductions in travel and the increased use of zero carbon energy. PwC will embed the implications of climate change and!-->…