Residents across Thailand have been urged to stay indoors and wear face masks when leaving their houses as the country experiences dangerously high levels of air pollution. Thai government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said Wednesday that Thailand’s prime minister had advised companies to allow workers to work from home to reduce air pollution from traffic, The…
Thailand Residents Urged to Stay Indoors as Air Pollution Reaches Severe Levels
Oregon Prepares for Floating Offshore Wind Farms
State and local lawmakers and city mayors are calling for a temporary pause in ocean floor work after an eighth dead whale washed ashore in New Jersey this week, reigniting the debate about the impact of offshore wind-farm development on marine life and calling for an immediate halt to plans to build dozens of offshore…
Oregon Preparing for Floating Offshore Wind Farms As Concern Over Whale Deaths Grows
City mayors and state and local lawmakers are calling for a temporary pause in ocean-floor work after an eighth dead whale washed ashore in New Jersey this week, reigniting the debate about the impact of offshore wind-farm development on marine life. The mayors are calling for an immediate halt to plans to build dozens of…
Underwater Volcano in Vanuatu Erupts, Authorities Warn Residents to Remain Alert
An active underwater volcano of the coast of Vanuatu’s Epi Island has erupted after days of seismic activity had been recorded in the area, forcing authorities to divert shipping and aircraft. This comes as the Vanuatu Meterology and Geo-Hazard Department raised the alert status of three of the country’s five active volcanoes to level two or…
‘Unprecedented’ Rise in Whale Deaths Along East Coast Prompts Calls for Moratorium of Offshore Wind Farms
At least 18 whales have washed up dead on the U.S. east coast in recent months, prompting concern from a group of mayors in the state of New Jersey who have called for an “immediate moratorium” on offshore wind farms. In a letter to New Jersey congressional lawmakers, the mayors said they stand “united” in their concerns…
Missouri’s Republican Congressional Delegation Demands EPA Stop New Waterway Regulations
Missouri’s Republican congressional delegation sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency requesting an immediate stop to a new Waters of the United States rule. The letter was signed by Sens. Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt and Reps. Ann Wagner, Eric Burlison, Sam Graves, Blaine Luetkemeyer, Jason Smith, and Mark Alford. The legislators wrote the…
US Sen. John Fetterman Gets Committee Assignments, Including Agriculture
January 30, 2023
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U.S. Sen. John Fetterman has received his committee assignments, which will help set the tone for his freshman year. Fetterman, a Democrat, will serve on the Committee of Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee; and Environment and Public Works Committee. Fetterman will also have a seat on the bipartisan and…
Norway Finds Rare Earth Metals That Could Make Europe Less Dependent on China
January 30, 2023
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Norwegian scientists have made a discovery of rare earth metals in the country’s northern region. The findings have the potential to transform the country’s economy and secure its place as a major player in the global market for high-tech and green technology. Furthermore, the findings could make Europe less dependent on China for the critical…
Samsung Employees to Get Low-Carbon Meals as Part of Net-Zero Climate Push
January 30, 2023
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Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics said on Sunday that it will incorporate plant-based meals into its staff menus as part of efforts to reduce the company’s carbon footprints for tackling climate change. Samsung will set up a food corner at its headquarters in Gyeonggi province to provide employees with low-carbon meal options, such as rice…
Trujillo: Twilight of the Mochicas | Arkeo Ep20 | Documentary
January 28, 2023
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One of the driest deserts in the world lies at the foot of the Andes. The Mochica culture flourished in this environment 1,500 years ago. Between the 2nd and 8th century AD, they tamed the desert and built huge adobe pyramids called “huacas.” …
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