December 2, 2023 Zambian landslide: At least 7 miners killed, 20 missing after copper mine catastrophe Police and local authorities are reporting at least seven miners killed and dozens believed dead after heavy rains caused a landslide at a copper mine.
November 30, 2023 West Virginia school district converts to solar power in landmark agreement A West Virginia school district is undergoing a transition to solar energy in what is the largest-ever demonstration of renewable electricity in Appalachian public schools.
November 29, 2023 Emirati-designated COP28 leader forcefully denies report UAE wanted to seek oil deals in summit The UAE is strenuously denying a BBC report that alleges that the oil-rich nation plans to pursue business deals as it hosts the COP28 climate talks.
November 29, 2023 DuPont Co., spin-off firms to pay Ohio $110M in 'forever chemical' settlement The DuPont Co. and two spin-off firms will pay Ohio $110 million in a settlement over the use of PFAS chemicals at a facility in nearby West Virginia.
November 29, 2023 Mysterious tar balls wash up on New Jersey beaches The U.S. Coast Guard and local authorities are investigating after they were notified of mysterious tar balls along the popular beaches in the Jersey Shore.
November 28, 2023 High-fat flight is first jetliner to make fossil-fuel-free transatlantic crossing from London to NY Virgin Airlines transatlantic flight was powered by sustainable aviation fuel, composed of tallow and other waste products.
November 28, 2023 Michigan takes step toward approving clean energy mandates for carbon reduction Michigan is set to implement clean energy mandates, aligning with the Biden administration's environmental goals. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to sign the legislation.
November 28, 2023 Texas oyster harvests plunge again as climate change and overharvesting threaten industry, officials say Texas has closed the majority of its public oyster reefs for the second consecutive year due to declining populations caused by climate change and overharvesting.
November 26, 2023 Pope Francis reveals lung inflammation ahead of Dubai climate conference trip Pope Francis is set to be heading to Dubai for a climate conference this week, despite suffering from lung inflammation. The pontiff received a CT scan Saturday.
November 26, 2023 10 healthy habits to practice every day that take less than 10 minutes each As we enter cold and flu season, Jamie Winn, a South Carolina pharmacist and medical director at Universal Drugstore, shared 10 things to do for your health daily that take less than 10 minutes each.