Environment
Record number of barking mad sea lions take over famed San Francisco pier
May 1, 2024
Record number of barking mad sea lions take over famed San Francisco pier
Over a thousand sea lions descended upon San Francisco’s bustling Pier 39, marking the largest gathering of these charismatic creatures in 15 years. These aquatic mammals weren’t shy, basking, barking,…
The price of batteries is plummeting, it’s good news for the planet
May 1, 2024
The price of batteries is plummeting, it’s good news for the planet
For years, scientists have urged a shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Solar and wind are gaining traction, but their reliance on weather creates gaps in power generation. The…
Florida locals infuriated as spring breakers caught dumping overfilled garbage cans into the ocean
April 30, 2024
Florida locals infuriated as spring breakers caught dumping overfilled garbage cans into the ocean
Florida’s annual Boca Bash was marred by a group of inebriated spring breakers who sparked outrage after callously discarding mountains of garbage straight into the ocean.The shocking act, captured on…
Military families in Hawaii ignite lawsuit trial over 2021 jet fuel leak that tainted water
April 29, 2024
Military families in Hawaii ignite lawsuit trial over 2021 jet fuel leak that tainted water
In a landmark environmental lawsuit unfolding in Honolulu, Hawaii, the consequences of a military fuel facility disaster are being examined. More than two years ago, a leak from the Red…
Dead dolphin found on Louisiana beach with ‘bullets lodged’ in brain, spine, and heart
April 25, 2024
Dead dolphin found on Louisiana beach with ‘bullets lodged’ in brain, spine, and heart
A horrifying incident on the Louisiana coast has left wildlife officials seeking answers. Last month, a juvenile bottlenose dolphin was found dead on West Mae’s Beach in Cameron Parish. A…
Trillions of cicadas last seen when Thomas Jefferson was president to swarm US for first time in more than 200 years
April 2, 2024
Trillions of cicadas last seen when Thomas Jefferson was president to swarm US for first time in more than 200 years
Get ready for a buzzing good time! This year marks a unique event – the first time in over two centuries that two distinct cicada broods, XIX and XIII, will…
Liquid nitrogen fertilizer spill kills almost 750K fish in Iowa river
March 31, 2024
Liquid nitrogen fertilizer spill kills almost 750K fish in Iowa river
An ecological catastrophe unfolded earlier this month in Iowa, as a fertilizer spill triggered a massive die-off of fish in the East Nishnabotna River. The incident, reported on March 11th…
Florida’s Hurricane Ian stirred up flesh-eating bacteria
October 26, 2023
Florida’s Hurricane Ian stirred up flesh-eating bacteria
Hurricane Ian Unleashes a Hidden Threat: Vibrio BacteriaIn the aftermath of Hurricane Ian’s devastating strike on Southwest Florida in September 2022, a groundbreaking study published in the journal mBio has…
Giant tortoises in Galapagos are restoring their own ecosystem
October 15, 2023
Giant tortoises in Galapagos are restoring their own ecosystem
In the heart of the Galapagos archipelago lies a remarkable tale of triumph against the odds – a true testament to the power of conservation efforts and the resilience of…
The Corporate Waste Debate: Vans’ Shoe Slashing Controversy
September 1, 2023
The Corporate Waste Debate: Vans’ Shoe Slashing Controversy
In a digital age where information spreads like wildfire, TikTok has proven to be a powerful platform for addressing critical issues and holding corporations accountable. Recently, TikToker Sophia Schiaroli made…