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Are 105-degree days coming to the Cactus League? Spring training could turn to summer in Arizona
Read full article: Are 105-degree days coming to the Cactus League? Spring training could turn to summer in ArizonaA day of fun in the sun for a Major League Baseball spring training game in the Cactus League looks like it’s about to get toasty — even by Arizona standards.
King penguins are the rare species benefiting from a warming world. But that could change
Read full article: King penguins are the rare species benefiting from a warming world. But that could changeKing penguins are adapting to climate change in a way that seems to help them breed successfully, which is unusual.
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Are 105-degree days coming to the Cactus League? Spring training could turn to summer in Arizona
Read full article: Are 105-degree days coming to the Cactus League? Spring training could turn to summer in ArizonaA day of fun in the sun for a Major League Baseball spring training game in the Cactus League looks like it’s about to get toasty — even by Arizona standards.
King penguins are the rare species benefiting from a warming world. But that could change
Read full article: King penguins are the rare species benefiting from a warming world. But that could changeKing penguins are adapting to climate change in a way that seems to help them breed successfully, which is unusual.
1 day ago
Towering lava fountains of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano trigger park and highway closures
Read full article: Towering lava fountains of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano trigger park and highway closuresHawaii's Kilauea volcano is shooting lava fountains up to 1,000 feet, and falling ash and volcanic fragments are forcing temporary closures on the Big Island.
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Human waste backing up in basements is a gut-churning sign of US infrastructure problems
Read full article: Human waste backing up in basements is a gut-churning sign of US infrastructure problemsA major sewer pipe collapse has dumped hundreds of millions of gallons of sewage into the Potomac River, highlighting a nationwide problem involving failing infrastructure.
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In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump
Read full article: In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pumpIt seems that a country divided on many fronts is finding common ground at the gas pumps.
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Taking to social media to complain about hot subway rides? You're not alone, study says
Read full article: Taking to social media to complain about hot subway rides? You're not alone, study saysA new study in the journal Nature Cities shows that as temperatures rise aboveground, the number of subway riders reporting uncomfortable heat belowground increases.
2 days ago
A Virginia boater is suing a Washington utility for the Potomac River sewage spill
Read full article: A Virginia boater is suing a Washington utility for the Potomac River sewage spillA Virginia boater is suing DC Water, saying its negligence led to a massive sewage leak into the Potomac River.
2 days ago
For frigid East it may be hard to fathom, but the US had its second-warmest winter on record
Read full article: For frigid East it may be hard to fathom, but the US had its second-warmest winter on recordFederal meteorologists say the continental United States just had its second-warmest winter on record, even as many endure bitter cold.
3 days ago
Iran war sends shockwaves through African fuel market and economies
Read full article: Iran war sends shockwaves through African fuel market and economiesRising global oil prices triggered by the Iran war are increasing economic pressures across Africa, where most countries rely heavily on imported petroleum products.
Authorities search debris after suspected tornadoes kill 6 in Michigan, Oklahoma
Read full article: Authorities search debris after suspected tornadoes kill 6 in Michigan, OklahomaAuthorities in southern Michigan have searched through rubble and debris in the aftermath of suspected tornadoes that killed four people during powerful storms also blamed for two deaths in Oklahoma.
Maine's catch of lobster declines again as high costs and climate change impact industry
Read full article: Maine's catch of lobster declines again as high costs and climate change impact industryMaine’s catch of lobsters has declined for the fourth straight year as the industry continued to grapple with soaring business costs, inflation and a changing ocean.
Beyond Meat drops the 'Meat' from its name as it expands to plant-based drinks and snacks
Read full article: Beyond Meat drops the 'Meat' from its name as it expands to plant-based drinks and snacksBeyond Meat is dropping “meat” from its name as it moves beyond the struggling market for plant-based burgers, sausages and tenders and expands into new categories like protein drinks.
How Florida’s fishing license change could impact tourists; Why charter captains see opportunity
Read full article: How Florida’s fishing license change could impact tourists; Why charter captains see opportunityA change to Florida’s fishing license system could affect out-of-state visitors hoping to fish during upcoming travel periods like spring break.
War with Iran chokes flows of oil and natural gas, highlighting energy security risks for Asia
Read full article: War with Iran chokes flows of oil and natural gas, highlighting energy security risks for AsiaThe war with Iran is disrupting oil and LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global energy trade, sending prices higher and threatening global growth.
US issues first commercial construction permit for a nuclear reactor in years to a Wyoming project
Read full article: US issues first commercial construction permit for a nuclear reactor in years to a Wyoming projectThe U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued its first construction permit for a commercial nuclear reactor in eight years.
The sea is higher than we thought and millions more are at risk, study finds
Read full article: The sea is higher than we thought and millions more are at risk, study findsA new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot or about 30 centimeters.
High-tech snowplows and AI help cities clean up from big storms
Read full article: High-tech snowplows and AI help cities clean up from big stormsCities across the U.S. have been integrating video monitoring, GPS mapping and artificial intelligence into snow removal operations that once relied almost entirely on manual planning.