NJ Sues Pfizer Over Cancer-Linked Water Contamination
J&J, Honeywell, and real estate companies were also named for their roles as later owners of the contaminated site. By Rambo Talabong
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E-Bikes could cut carbon, congestion, and costs — if cities take them seriously
Last year, San Francisco voters did something exceedingly rare in car-crazy America: They closed two miles of a coastal highway to vehicles, creating a sprawling park for pedestrians, joggers, and cyclists. Of course, furious residents in the neighborhood bordering the…
So many climate solutions, so few emissions reductions. A new book explains why.
In 2022, a small group of researchers came up with a bright idea: What if we were to install a network of lamps above tropical forests, flooding them with light at night in order to boost photosynthesis? Doing this in…
Revealed: Europe losing 600 football pitches of nature and crop land a day
Investigation shows extent of green land lost across UK and mainland Europe to development from 2018 to 2023 The Santa Claus effect: how expanding tourism ate into Lapland’s green space Europe is losing green space that once harboured wildlife, captured…
Exoplanet Watch Overview
What is Exoplanet Watch? Exoplanet Watch Welcome! We’re glad you’re here!Everyone (yes, YOU!) can help NASA study exoplanets — planets beyond our solar system. Already sold? Jump to How to Get Started. Need more context? Keep reading… Overview What is it,…
Anguish for residents as Thailand’s most polluting coal plant gets new lease of life
MAE MOH, Thailand — Thailand has announced it will delay the decommissioning of several coal-fired units at the 2,400-megawatt Mae Moh power plant in Lampang province, prompting fears among communities who have dealt with health problems linked to the plant for…
Queensland’s biggest coal-fired power station could close six years early
Crisafulli government wants coal plants to run longer – reversing previous Queensland Labor government’s plans to end reliance on coal power by 2035 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or…
‘Dominant on the river’: 32 Chunk crowned champion in ‘biggest Fat Bear Week yet’
Brown bear’s nearly 100,000 votes leads him to victory despite suffering for most of season with broken jaw “The merely chubby have been winnowed away,” a naturalist intoned. “We are left with a clash of titans.” After a record-breaking week…
Amid challenges, Nepal plans its latest tiger & rhino counts
KATHMANDU — After delays, Nepal is set to conduct its tiger survey and rhino count starting between December and March next year. The Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC), in collaboration with partner organizations, aims to…
Australia could split Cop31 hosting rights with Turkey under potential compromise
Anthony Albanese pledges to continue talks with rival, as sources say previous climate summits have been co-hosted Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australia could split…