During the Biden administration, Janet McCabe, former deputy administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), contributed to creating rules for greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. Recently, she has observed Trump’s EPA moving to dismantle these efforts. In Wheatfield, Indiana, construction for a data center proceeds, with NIPSCO’s R.M. Schahfer Generating Station visible in […]
California Flats spans 2,900 acres in central California and is equipped with solar panels. The additional energy produced by these panels is directly stored in on-site batteries. For years, renewable energy firms have struggled with storing the large quantities of energy they generate for future needs. Batteries present a viable solution. In California, there is […]
A dedicated team of volunteer excavators and archaeologists tirelessly uncovers artifacts at the Nunalleq dig site, situated near Quinhagak, Alaska. This initiative gained urgency last October when remnants of Typhoon Halong swept through western Alaska, resulting in widespread flooding and displacing over a thousand individuals from remote villages. Among the affected areas, Quinhagak experienced significant […]
Residents in Jasper County are expressing significant concerns over potential environmental and public health impacts if the Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s Office of Water Quality approves a new NIPSCO permit. Barb Deardorff, a resident of Kankakee Township, voices her apprehension over the potential decrease in property value, but her main worries focus on public […]
In recent discussions about grizzly bear management, opinions have varied greatly. One photograph taken in August shows a grizzly bear swimming in its habitat at a drive-through safari park near Williams, Arizona. This image, captured by Joe Rondone of The Republic/USA TODAY Network, reflects the ongoing interest in the conservation of this species. An op-ed […]
The Colorado River faces a severe threat, significantly affected by droughts linked to climate change. A study from 2017 indicates that water flow may decrease by 30% by 2050 and by 55% by 2100, primarily due to greenhouse gas emissions. The situation reflects similar patterns across other major rivers like the Mississippi. Significant drops in […]
Coastal Damage Assessment in Southern California Coastal communities in Southern California are surveying damage caused by waves and flooding. This comes as Southern California prepares for potential destruction from a ‘coastally trapped Kelvin wave.’ Areas, including homes from south Orange County to Malibu, have been severely impacted by flooding and damage. Coastal erosion has significantly […]
A new heat dome has settled over the south-central United States, driving temperatures close to triple digits as the region nears the autumn equinox. This heatwave prolongs one of the most extreme warm spells recorded in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and neighboring areas. Millions are facing another week of severe heat, deteriorating air quality, and the […]
More than a month after halting work on the Brandon Road Lock and Dam near Joliet, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced resumption of construction. This project, costing $1.15 billion, aims to prevent invasive carp from entering the Great Lakes. Advocates report the Army Corps issued a stop-work order on July 24 without explanation, […]
Air pollution levels have increased in numerous cities globally after U.S. embassies and consulates ceased monitoring air quality readings last year. This information comes from a study released on Monday. The program, which provided independent air quality data from over 80 U.S. diplomatic locations, was stopped by the Trump administration in March 2025. The stated […]