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California Gets A New National Marine Sanctuary
February 10, 2025, 12:00 pm EST
California’s Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary is one of the largest in the country, and includes important cultural sites along the Central Coast. It also aims to protect critical habitat and help protect oceans and sea life from the impacts of climate change, including marine heat waves.
How ‘Megafires’ Can Affect California Tree Nuts
January 29, 2025, 12:00 pm EST
California is a leading producer of tree nuts including almonds, pistachios and walnuts. But massive wildfires can cut that production in half, according to a new study from UC-Davis. The study focused on ‘megafires,’ which are made worse by hot temperatures and drought. Here’s why they can have such a big impact on some of your favorite tree nuts.
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Could Be Eliminated
January 16, 2025, 12:00 pm EST
The Ocean Cleanup says they could have the Great Pacific Garbage Patch almost entirely eradicated in as little as five years, for a cost of $4 billion. Watch this video to see how much plastic they can remove from the ocean every five seconds.
Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Erupts In Fiery Display
January 6, 2025, 12:00 pm EST
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano started erupting early Monday morning, putting on a fiery display of lava in Halemaumau Crater. Kilauea is located in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The U.S. Geological survey issued an eruption warning and red alert for the area with concerns of high levels of volcanic gas.
Mississippi River Low, Impacting Barge Traffic and Farmers
January 4, 2025, 12:00 pm EST
For the third year in a row, the Mississippi River water levels are running extremely low. This is having an impact on barge traffic as well as farmers who are trying to transport beans and grain down the river.
Toxic Maui Wildfire Debris Sparks Legal, Cultural Fight
January 3, 2025, 12:00 pm EST
The deadly wildfire that decimated Lahaina in 2023 has created a quagmire that could take years to solve. Multiple legal fights are swirling over what to do with the growing mountain of debris from the town. Watch this video to learn more about the environmental and cultural concerns.
Unprecedented Number Of Dolphins Stranded On Cape Cod
December 7, 2024, 12:00 pm EST
Dolphin strandings aren’t unusual on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, due to its geography, tides, weather and other factors. But this year saw an unprecedented number. Scientists think they have at least one clue as to why.
World Creates 57 Million Tons Of Plastic Pollution A Year
December 7, 2024, 12:00 pm EST
A new study reveals just how much plastic pollution the world creates each year. It also looks at where the global hotspots are and how the U.S. ranks overall in plastic pollution.
These Events Caused The Highest Emissions Globally
December 7, 2024, 12:00 pm EST
Summer 2024 saw some of the most extreme wildfires across Canada and South America, violent volcanic eruptions and huge amounts of Saharan dust traveling across the globe. Check out what caused the world’s highest amounts of atmospheric emissions this summer.
Second Rare 'Doomsday Fish' Washes Up In California
December 2, 2024, 12:00 pm EST
Two incredibly rare – and strange – oarfish have washed up on California beaches this year. Previously, only 18 had been documented on beaches in the state since 1901. Scientists say changing ocean conditions could have something to do with it. Others see something more sinister in the "doomsday fish."

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