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Environment

Japan Fisheries Agency proposes allowing commercial catching of fin whales

Associated Press / May 9, 2024

Japan’s whaling has long been a source of controversy and attacks from conservationists.

In south Brazil, race on to deliver aid ahead of new storms

Agence France-Presse / May 9, 2024

After flooding killed over 100 people rescuers in boats and on jet skis traveled on streets turned into rivers, looking for people trapped in their homes or reluctant to leave.

Truck owners argue to reinstate claims against GM for lying about ‘clean diesel’ engines

Kevin Koeninger / May 9, 2024

A class of consumers says deceptive marketing duped them into buying Duramax diesel trucks, which emitted higher amounts of pollutants than their gas-burning counterparts.

Kids’ climate change class action against EPA thrown out

Edvard Pettersson / May 8, 2024

A federal judge concluded that a group of children had no standing to bring their lawsuit over pollution and the climate crisis.

More and faster: Electricity from clean sources reaches 30% of global total

Associated Press / May 8, 2024

People used more electricity than ever last year, about 2% more, an increase of about as much as Canada uses in a year.

Kentucky seeks approval of interstate air quality plan at appeals court

Kevin Koeninger / May 8, 2024

The Bluegrass State accused the EPA of "bait-and-switch" tactics and argued its ozone regulation plan complied with all federal requirements under the Clean Air Act.

Copernicus: Record-breaking heat streak extended to 11 months in April

Cain Burdeau / May 8, 2024

Last month, the planet experienced the hottest April ever measured, bringing this record-breaking warm stretch to 11 months. El Niño and climate change are combining to make the planet so warm.

Saving big blue

Bill Girdner / May 7, 2024

While Europe invests in the blue economy, our nation sails blind.

Sperm whale language more complex than previously thought, scientists say

Phillip Moyer / May 7, 2024

Sperm whales display complex social behavior and group decision-making, which led a group of scientists to hypothesize that their language is more complex than what was once believed.

Northern California dam flood control operations found to harm endangered salmon

Michael Gennaro / May 6, 2024

A federal judge ruled that Coyote Valley Dam's flood control operations stir up sediment in the water, which can harm the fish.

Researchers anticipate continued reprieve from drought for southwestern US

Amanda Pampuro / May 6, 2024

Although the 2024 water year has not been as dramatic as the year prior, researchers say the snowmelt forecast paints a positive picture for many water reserves in the southwestern U.S.