Travel July 28 Mysterious rare purple shell washes up on shores of beach after long absence Vibrant purple Janthina sea snails appear on Southern California coast after eight years, indicating warmer offshore waters similar to the 2015 El Niño event and marine heat wave.
Media July 27 Climate activists demand end to US Navy's 'Blue Angels' airshow in Seattle Seattle climate coalition is protesting the upcoming annual U.S. Navy Blue Angels airshow, claiming the jets produce carbon emissions, noise and "war trauma."
Oceans July 25 Ancient 'stick figures' on beach once again visible at tourist destination Seasonal ocean swells in Oahu have revealed over two dozen ancient petroglyphs, known as kiʻi pōhaku, that were carved by Native Hawaiians centuries ago into lava rock.
United Nations July 23 UN court rules wealthy nations pay up for climate change damages in controversial global ruling International Court of Justice determines countries are responsible for corporate emissions and must cooperate to achieve concrete emission reduction targets.
Travel July 23 Deadly rip current fatalities reported amid summer beach season as experts weigh in Recent drownings highlight the dangers of rip currents at beaches, with experts advising swimmers to relax, float, and swim parallel to shore if caught in one of these powerful currents.
Sharks July 23 Largest great white shark recorded in Atlantic spotted off popular beach town A nearly 14-foot great white shark named Contender, the largest ever tagged in the Atlantic by Ocearch, was recently tracked off Nantucket, Massachusetts, after traveling over 1,000 miles from Florida.
Health July 22 Higher cancer rates linked to WWII radioactive waste in Midwestern creek Radioactive contamination from Coldwater Creek in Missouri linked to higher cancer rates, a Harvard study finds, as Congress expands the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act.
Texas July 22 Texas flood recovery volunteers find dignity in helping victims Janice Riley, Michelle Annette, and Lisa Aguillen reflect on volunteering with Kerrville flood victims, witnessing heartbreaking loss and moments of hope in the Texas community
State And Local July 22 GOP posts Coldplay meme to troll Delaware Dems' green energy scheme Republicans repurposed a Coldplay meme to target Delaware Democrats for supporting offshore wind as the state develops projects near beaches despite Sussex County opposition.
Sharks July 17 Multiple sharks spotted at popular beach that saw deadly attack 5 years ago Maine authorities urge beach vigilance after multiple great white shark sightings near Bailey Island, implementing notification systems while keeping Cedar Beach open.
Climate July 17 Unearthed chat sheds light on cozy ties between judges, climate activists, raising ethical concerns Environmental group Climate Judiciary Project ran a private listserv with judges sharing climate litigation updates, raising concerns about judicial neutrality and court manipulation.