BREAKING NEWS
15 states sue over Trump's move to fast-track oil and gas projects via his 'energy emergency' order
Read full article: 15 states sue over Trump's move to fast-track oil and gas projects via his 'energy emergency' orderA coalition of 15 states is suing over President Donald Trump’s efforts to fast-track energy-related projects, saying the administration is bypassing environmental protection laws and threatening endangered species, critical habitat and cultural resources.
Fishermen battling with changing oceans chart new course after Trump's push to deregulate
Read full article: Fishermen battling with changing oceans chart new course after Trump's push to deregulateCommercial fishermen are eager to see if President Donald Trump's command to shed federal fishing regulations will boost one of the nation's oldest industries.
Asbestos clinic forced to close in Montana town where thousands have been sickened by dust
Read full article: Asbestos clinic forced to close in Montana town where thousands have been sickened by dustAn asbestos screening clinic in a Montana town where thousands have been sickened dust from a nearby mine has been shuttered by local authorities.
US will stop tracking the costs of extreme weather fueled by climate change
Read full article: US will stop tracking the costs of extreme weather fueled by climate changeThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said it will no longer track the cost of weather disasters, including floods, heat waves, wildfires and more.
Turkey and Iraq reaffirm commitment to work against Kurdish militants and other security threats
Read full article: Turkey and Iraq reaffirm commitment to work against Kurdish militants and other security threatsTurkey's president and Iraq's prime minister reaffirmed their commitment to cooperate against security threats, including against Kurdish militants based on Iraqi territory.
Deadly April rainfall in US South and Midwest was intensified by climate change, scientists say
Read full article: Deadly April rainfall in US South and Midwest was intensified by climate change, scientists sayHuman-caused climate change intensified deadly rainfall in Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas and other states in early April and made it more likely to occur.
RECENT ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS
15 states sue over Trump's move to fast-track oil and gas projects via his 'energy emergency' order
Read full article: 15 states sue over Trump's move to fast-track oil and gas projects via his 'energy emergency' orderA coalition of 15 states is suing over President Donald Trump’s efforts to fast-track energy-related projects, saying the administration is bypassing environmental protection laws and threatening endangered species, critical habitat and cultural resources.
Fishermen battling with changing oceans chart new course after Trump's push to deregulate
Read full article: Fishermen battling with changing oceans chart new course after Trump's push to deregulateCommercial fishermen are eager to see if President Donald Trump's command to shed federal fishing regulations will boost one of the nation's oldest industries.
A rare New Zealand snail is filmed for the first time laying an egg from its neck
Read full article: A rare New Zealand snail is filmed for the first time laying an egg from its neckThe sight of a large, carnivorous New Zealand snail laying an egg from its neck has been captured on camera for the first time.
Asbestos clinic forced to close in Montana town where thousands have been sickened by dust
Read full article: Asbestos clinic forced to close in Montana town where thousands have been sickened by dustAn asbestos screening clinic in a Montana town where thousands have been sickened dust from a nearby mine has been shuttered by local authorities.
US will stop tracking the costs of extreme weather fueled by climate change
Read full article: US will stop tracking the costs of extreme weather fueled by climate changeThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said it will no longer track the cost of weather disasters, including floods, heat waves, wildfires and more.
Turkey and Iraq reaffirm commitment to work against Kurdish militants and other security threats
Read full article: Turkey and Iraq reaffirm commitment to work against Kurdish militants and other security threatsTurkey's president and Iraq's prime minister reaffirmed their commitment to cooperate against security threats, including against Kurdish militants based on Iraqi territory.
Deadly April rainfall in US South and Midwest was intensified by climate change, scientists say
Read full article: Deadly April rainfall in US South and Midwest was intensified by climate change, scientists sayHuman-caused climate change intensified deadly rainfall in Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas and other states in early April and made it more likely to occur.
House Republicans push to sell hundreds of thousands of acres of public lands in the West
Read full article: House Republicans push to sell hundreds of thousands of acres of public lands in the WestHouse Republicans have added a provision to their sweeping tax cut package that would authorize the sale of hundreds of thousands of acres of public lands in Nevada and Utah.
Smoke from climate-fueled wildfires contributed to thousands of US deaths over 15 years, study says
Read full article: Smoke from climate-fueled wildfires contributed to thousands of US deaths over 15 years, study saysA new study out in the journal Nature Communications Earth & Environment finds that wildfires fueled by climate change are linked to as many as thousands of annual deaths and billions of dollars in economic burden.
Energy Star, efficiency program that has steered consumer choice, targeted in cuts
Read full article: Energy Star, efficiency program that has steered consumer choice, targeted in cutsConsumer and environmental groups are criticizing the Environmental Protection Agency's plan to eliminate its Energy Star offices.
South Korea remains confident about $18b nuclear deal put on hold by Czech court
Read full article: South Korea remains confident about $18b nuclear deal put on hold by Czech courtSouth Korean officials have downplayed a Czech court’s decision to put on hold an $18 billion project for South Korea to build two nuclear reactors in the country.
Congress sends Trump a resolution ending Biden-era rule targeting rubber tire emissions
Read full article: Congress sends Trump a resolution ending Biden-era rule targeting rubber tire emissionsCongress has voted to kill a rule requiring U.S. rubber tire makers to clean up planet-warming emissions from their manufacturing processes.
Democratic senators press Trump administration on how it will protect endangered species
Read full article: Democratic senators press Trump administration on how it will protect endangered speciesThree Democratic U.S. senators are asking the Trump administration to explain how it analyzed a proposed rule to eliminate habitat protections for endangered and threatened species — and whether industry had a hand in drafting it.
EPA announces broad reorganization that includes shuffle of scientific research
Read full article: EPA announces broad reorganization that includes shuffle of scientific researchThe Environmental Protection Agency on Friday announced a broad reorganization as part of the Trump administration’s drive to cut costs that some activists worry will harm the agency’s independent scientific research.
A massive coastal restoration project is in peril amid claims Louisiana concealed a critical report
Read full article: A massive coastal restoration project is in peril amid claims Louisiana concealed a critical reportAn ambitious project to restore a rapidly vanishing stretch of Louisiana coast devastated by the 2010 Gulf oil spill has been thrown deeper into disarray amid claims by Gov. Jeff Landry that his predecessor concealed an unfavorable study that could imperil the $3 billion effort.
Arizona communities bank on Trump's push for coal to ensure they're not forgotten
Read full article: Arizona communities bank on Trump's push for coal to ensure they're not forgottenPresident Donald Trump wants to tap into “beautiful, clean coal" to help meet the electricity demands of what he bills as a new dawn of manufacturing and technological advancement in the United States.
Mark Collins’ Surf Camp: Firsthand review from student Caleb Yauger of beginner’s guide to surfing
Read full article: Mark Collins’ Surf Camp: Firsthand review from student Caleb Yauger of beginner’s guide to surfingCaleb Yauger had his first surfing lesson with Mark Collins at "Mark's Surf Camp." Here's how it went.
Hidden Gems: Jacksonville’s beaches offer more than the ocean for adventure seekers
Read full article: Hidden Gems: Jacksonville’s beaches offer more than the ocean for adventure seekersNews4JAX is highlighting Duval County’s beaches for this month’s 4 Your Neighborhood special. But beyond the shoreline, there are some hidden gems at the beaches that you don’t want to miss.
Clean, dark, flat: Guidelines for protecting sea turtles during North Florida’s nesting season
Read full article: Clean, dark, flat: Guidelines for protecting sea turtles during North Florida’s nesting seasonAs the sea turtle nesting season continues, the Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol urges people to follow proper guidelines to ensure wildlife safety.
Want to bring your dog to the beaches? Here are the rules you need to know
Read full article: Want to bring your dog to the beaches? Here are the rules you need to knowIf your dog loves to feel the sand in their paws, Duval County offers several pet-friendly beaches, but each has rules about when our fur friends can visit their shores.
As Trump pares back ocean protections, California weighs expanding them
Read full article: As Trump pares back ocean protections, California weighs expanding themAs the federal government rolls back fishing restrictions in the Pacific Remote Islands, California is reviewing its network of marine protected areas.
Scientific societies say they'll step up after Trump puts key climate report in doubt
Read full article: Scientific societies say they'll step up after Trump puts key climate report in doubtTwo major scientific societies say they will try to fill the void from the Trump administration’s dismissal of scientists writing a cornerstone federal report on what climate change is doing to the United States.