The world is full of tiny plastic pieces, but how they travel between land and sea is still a mystery. Scientists set up air samplers at seven different heights over the southern Caspian Sea and also used a vacuum pump to pull in air for two months. They collected samples from the coast, from the
Virginia hosts the world’s biggest cluster of data centers, a stretch known as “Data Center Alley. ” The region grew because it sits close to Washington, D. C. , offers cheap land, and has long‑standing tax breaks. Today, most of these facilities are in Loudoun, Prince William and Fairfax counties,
In the northwest corner of Oakland County, a historic dam built in 1840 is at the center of growing worries. The Stiff’s Mill Pond, located near a 1901 home owned by Gary Helton and Tina Hembree, has risen after heavy rain this month. The couple’s property sits on a hill close to the dam, which is o
The New Cumberland Collective is set to host its fourth Earth and Arts Festival on Sunday from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. at the local library. The event is part of several Earth Day celebrations in central Pennsylvania, which take place on Wednesday. This year’s program will include hands‑on workshops ab
A huge oil spill from the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP) has sparked two new class‑action lawsuits by local fishermen and a charter boat captain. The suits accuse LOOP of gross negligence, willful misconduct, and hiding the fact that the leak was not contained until five days after it started. T
Reading welcomed its 36th Earth Day in City Park with a lively mix of learning and fun that showed how the town cares for nature. The city teamed up with a local nonprofit to pull together workshops, music and hands‑on activities that invited everyone from kids to grandparents. The event grew year a
The Supreme Court has granted a procedural win to major oil and gas companies, allowing them to move their environmental lawsuits from state to federal court. The decision comes after a Louisiana jury ordered Chevron to pay over $740 million for damage to the state’s coast, a case that has been part
Colombia’s environment chief argues that the war in Iran shows how quick the world must move away from oil, gas and coal. She says that the uncertainty in global fuel supplies forces governments to hurry toward solar, wind and geothermal power. The comments come before a big meeting in Santa M
The length of time fires burn in North America has stretched into the night, a trend linked to human‑driven climate change. Researchers found that conditions suitable for fire now last 36 % longer than they did half a century ago, and the number of days with fire‑prone weather has risen by 44 %.
This Saturday, the corner of Staten Island will host a small but meaningful event focused on green living. Unlike typical gatherings, this one encourages people to actually plant, recycle, and learn useful skills they can use at home. From noon to five, neighbors will gather at a local church to swa
