How Will Extreme Heat Affect Independence Day Travel
Temperatures could reach 105 degrees Fahrenheit (40.5 degrees Celsius), with the potential to break daily and monthly records.
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U.S. Deploys More Than 900 Military Personnel For Venezuela Earthquake Relief
Working alongside Venezuela's interim authorities, U.S. forces are assisting with search-and-rescue efforts, logistics and humanitarian aid distribution as recovery operations continue.
How To Stay Safe As Dangerous Heat Sweeps Across The US
As extreme summer temperatures push more than 100,000 Americans to emergency departments each year, experts are urging people to recognize the warning signs early
How Are Human And Great Ape Laughter Connected?
Researchers from the University of Warwick say the findings provide new insight into the evolution of communication and the origins of human speech.
Extreme Heat Threatens July Fourth Travel And Celebrations
Temperatures could exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit in several areas, while humidity may push the heat index above 110 degrees.
EPA’s Zeldin Exposes China As Top Smuggler Of Dangerous Pesticides At CA Ports
Appearing at an undisclosed location near the Port of Long Beach and standing in front of a table full of the illegal pesticide DDVP, Zeldin said the top two foreign countries of concern for the EPA are China and Mexico.
Thousands Feared Dead After 2 Major Earthquakes Strike Venezuela
Emergency workers scrambled over the debris of collapsed buildings in Caracas as night fell, while distraught relatives sought help for loved ones feared trapped.
Venezuelans Search For Survivors As Earthquake Toll Rises
Hardest hit were the coastal city of La Guaira and areas near the epicenter, where emergency crews faced shortages of heavy equipment needed to clear debris.
Supreme Court Rules Federal Law Shields Roundup Label
Justice Brett Kavanaugh, writing for the majority, agreed with Monsanto's argument that the Environmental Protection Agency has never mandated such a warning under federal pesticide law
Devastating Earthquakes Deepen Venezuela’s Economic Crisis
Early estimates from the U.S. Geological Survey placed potential economic losses between $10 billion and $100 billion.
What Is The $450 Million PFAS Settlement Against Chemours
The Delaware-based company will pay a $22.5 million civil penalty and invest $90 million over 15 years to reduce PFAS discharges in New Jersey, North Carolina and West Virginia
Europe Battles Extreme Heat As France Suffers Blackout
According to Meteo France, the country recorded its hottest day ever on a national scale, with temperatures reaching 44.3 degrees Celsius in southwestern France. Several cities also registered unprecedented readings.
Attorneys General Sue Over California’s Plastics Act
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in California, targets Senate Bill 54, commonly known as the Plastics Act, which took effect on June 1.
Energy Department Moves To Accelerate Nuclear Power Expansion
The funding will support five separate projects, each featuring two nuclear reactors based on Westinghouse’s AP1000 design, which can generate approximately 1.1 gigawatts of electricity per unit.
What Lessons Can Rural Areas Learn From Michigan’s Floods
The flooding damaged homes, washed out roads, and overwhelmed local infrastructure after a combination of heavy rainfall and rapid snowmelt produced record runoff in several regions of the state.
Eastern Washington Wildfire Forces Thousands To Evacuate
The fire erupted near the Camp Sekani area east of Spokane and rapidly expanded under the influence of strong winds, low humidity, and dry vegetation.