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Skinny robot documents forces eroding Doomsday Glacier

Skinny robot documents forces eroding Doomsday Glacier

Scientists got their first up-close look at what’s eating away part of Antarctica’s Thwaites ice shelf, nicknamed the Doomsday Glacier because of its massive melt and sea rise potential , and it’s both good and bad news.
Waters off New England had 2nd warmest year on record in '22

Waters off New England had 2nd warmest year on record in '22

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The waters off New England, which are home to rare whales and most of the American lobster fishing industry, logged the second-warmest year on record last year.
PolyMet mine in Minnesota becomes NewRange Copper Nickel

PolyMet mine in Minnesota becomes NewRange Copper Nickel

ST. PAUL, Minn.
EPA declined to challenge federal utility on new gas plant

EPA declined to challenge federal utility on new gas plant

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Critics have long blasted the nation’s largest public utility over its preference to replace coal-burning power plants with ones reliant on gas , another fossil fuel.
Environmentalists say new airport threatens Albanian lagoons

Environmentalists say new airport threatens Albanian lagoons

AKERNI, Albania (AP) — A new, multimillion-euro international airport near Albania's coastal city of Vlora will mean hundreds of jobs for area residents.
Bitter cold, snow blast Southwest; Arizona highways closed

Bitter cold, snow blast Southwest; Arizona highways closed

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Bitter cold, rain and snow blew across much of the Southwest U.S.
Ohio derailment aftermath: How worried should people be?

Ohio derailment aftermath: How worried should people be?

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — Plumes of smoke, questions about dead animals, worries about the drinking water.
UN chief: Rising seas risk 'death sentence' for some nations

UN chief: Rising seas risk 'death sentence' for some nations

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations chief warned Tuesday that global sea levels have risen faster since 1900 and their relentless increase puts countries like Bangladesh, China, India and the Netherlands at risk and acutely endangers nearly 900

Alaska Native leaders, US senators back major oil project

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska's Republican U.S.
Vermont ice fishing deaths highlight safety protocols

Vermont ice fishing deaths highlight safety protocols

SOUTH HERO, Vt.