US Plans to Scale Back Ocean Observation System Raise Concerns Among Scientists
Experts warn that reducing the Ocean Observatories Initiative could severely degrade weather and El Niño forecasts, impacting climate research and economic sectors.
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Texas Confirms First New World Screwworm Case in Decades, Sparking Containment Efforts
Federal and state officials are deploying sterile flies and conducting surveillance after a parasitic fly's larvae were found in a calf, marking a potential threat to U.S. livestock and the economy.
Air Quality Alert Issued for Southwest US Amid Toxic Particle Plume
Residents in parts of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona are advised to stay indoors as fine particulate matter levels soar.
NASA Detects Warm Water Swell, Signaling Imminent Super El Niño
Satellite data reveals a massive band of warm ocean water off South America, a key indicator that a powerful El Niño event is likely to develop later this year.
UK Politician Agrees to Ambitious Emissions Target
A new legally binding target would require the UK to cut carbon emissions by 87 percent by 2040, potentially necessitating changes in household consumption.
Corporate Lawyer Uncovers Vast Environmental Damage in Legal Battle
A corporate lawyer finds himself in a legal conflict over local stream pollution, only to discover the true extent of the environmental damage is far greater than initially believed.
Billionaires Fund Environmental Causes While Profiting from Destructive Industries
High-profile philanthropists face scrutiny for environmental damage caused by their businesses, raising questions about the effectiveness of such giving.
Spain to open nationwide network of climate shelters as heatwaves intensify
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announces plan to provide cool spaces in public buildings, fund flood and fire prevention, and expand existing regional networks
Carspreading fuels policy tug-of-war as Europe leans toward bigger cars
From Paris’ heavy-vehicle parking tax to UK council plans, governments weigh environmental goals against utility, safety, and consumer demand for sport-utility vehicles.