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Plastic industry pollution to overtake coal in US by 2030, report says
Enlarge / Smoke billows from one of many chemical plants near Baton Rouge, La. ‘Cancer Alley’ is one of the most polluted areas of the…
Hundreds of rare three-eyed crustaceans found in Arizona desert after a storm
The Arizona Daily Sun reports that hundreds of tiny three-eyed crustaceans called triops were recently found near the desert in the aftermath of a rare…
Volcano spews ash two miles into the sky in Japan – video
A volcano blasted ash two miles into the sky after erupting on Japan’s southern island of Kyushu on Wednesday. Officials warned of a risk of…
Watch Greta Thunberg rickroll the world
At yesterday’s Climate Live concert in Stockholm, Greta Thunberg took the stage to massive applause before stating: “We’re no strangers to love.” And with that,…
‘We want sun’: the battle for solar power in Puerto Rico
Many people suffered following power cuts in the aftermath of two hurricanes, but advocates say solar power will withstand future disasters Rosalina Marrero spends the…
At least 35 killed by floods, landslides in India’s Kerala state
Search and rescue operations continue on Monday as thousands remain stranded in parts of the coastal area. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/10/18/at-least-27-people-killed-by-heavy-rain-in-indias-kerala-state Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story…
The climate disaster is here
Earth is already becoming unlivable. Will governments act to stop this disaster from getting worse? Continue reading… Source: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2021/oct/14/climate-change-happening-now-stats-graphs-maps-cop26 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story…
NASA Is Preparing for the Ravages of Climate Change
The agency knows it needs to adapt to climate-driven events that will increasingly threaten coastal launch sites and other key space infrastructure. Source: https://www.wired.com/story/nasa-is-preparing-for-the-ravages-of-climate-change/ Droolin’…
Two Scary Deer Illnesses Are Spreading in the U.S.
It’s a perilous time right now for deer in America. On Monday, Minnesota officials enacted an emergency order to stop the local travel and importation…
Nearly half of Britain’s biodiversity has gone since industrial revolution
Study shows UK has lost more biodiversity than any G7 country, and is in worst global 10% Almost half of Britain’s natural biodiversity has disappeared…
A Huge Subterranean ‘Tree’ Is Moving Magma to Earth’s Surface
Deep in the mantle, a branching plume of intensely hot material appears to be the engine powering vast volcanic activity. Source: https://www.wired.com/story/a-huge-subterranean-tree-is-moving-magma-to-earths-surface/ Droolin’ Dog sniffed…
Brazil: massive sandstorm smothers parts of São Paulo state – video
A sandstorm made by powerful winds whipping up dust from the ground has engulfed Barretos and surrounding towns north of the city of São Paulo….
Operator in oil spill didn’t shut down for hours after leak alert, regulators say
Federal officials believe the breach might have been caused by an anchor. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/operator-california-oil-spill-didn-t-shut-down-pipeline-hours-n1280874 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with you….
8 Devastating Aerial Photos of California’s Oil Spill
New information about California’s biggest oil spill in decades continues to emerge, as federal and state officials scramble to contain the damage and lawmakers call…
‘Volcanoes are life’: how the ocean is enriched by eruptions devastating on land
Lava is destroying much of La Palma but the last eruption in the Canaries appears to have ‘fertilised’ the surrounding seas The eruption of the…
Photos show Manila Bay mangroves ‘choking’ in plastic pollution
The Navotas mudflats are among the last of their kind and act as a crucial feeding ground for migratory birds, but they are being buried…
1 in 8 acres in California has burned in last decade
About one in every eight acres of California land has been burned by wildfires in the past decade, according to an analysis published this week.An analysis…
California oil spill fouls beaches and kills wildlife – video
A large oil spill off the coast of Southern California has killed wildlife and fouled beaches along the Orange county coast. At least 126,000 gallons…
Apple, Amazon and others back groups trying to kill US climate legislation
Apple, Amazon, Microsoft and Disney are among the major companies backing corporate lobby groups and organizations that are battling a US climate bill, according to…
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts
Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano was erupting Wednesday afternoon within a closed area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, … Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/news/574632-hawaiis-kilauea-volcano-erupts Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared…
Ivory-billed woodpecker, more than 20 other species declared extinct by U.S. government
Climate change, habitat loss and other human-related factors contributed to the extinction of the 23 species, according to wildlife officials. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment/ivory-billed-woodpecker-more-20-other-species-declared-extinct-u-n1280314 Droolin’ Dog sniffed…
Cocaine and MDMA from urine flowing in river near music festival, potentially harming rare eels
The Whitelake River flows through Worthy Farm in Somerset, UK, home to the massive Glastonbury music festival. Turns out that festivalgoers’ public urination at the…
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