Over-polluted communities vow to fight despite EPA’s rollback on environmental justice
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Insurance costs are soaring around Tornado Alley. Hail is the big problem.
From NPR While tornadoes can obliterate communities, hailstorms cause damage across much larger areas. (Image credit: Michael Swensen/Getty Images) Read the full article from NPR
Electric grills are a climate-friendly option to fossil fuel grills
From NPR Grilling usually involves burning fossil fuel. But some manufacturers are offering electric grills and citing climate change and convenience as reasons to switch. (Image credit: Jeff Brady) Read the full article from NPR
William: Attenborough was ‘inspiration’ for new show
From BBC The Prince of Wales has described Sir David Attenborough as a “big inspiration” to him growing up, and the motivation behind his new wildlife documentary highlighting the work of rangers. In an unexpected appearance at a screening earlier…
Ship footage captures sound of Titan sub imploding
From BBC 1 day ago ShareSave Rebecca MorelleAlison Francis Senior Science Journalist ShareSave The moment that Oceangate’s Titan submersible was lost has been revealed in footage recorded on the sub’s support ship. Titan imploded about 90 minutes into a descent…
Congress moves to loosen toxic air pollution rules
From NPR The House and Senate both voted to loosen regulations on air pollutants like dioxin and mercury, which are associated with higher cancer risk. (Image credit: Cavan Images/Getty Images) Read the full article from NPR
Forecasters predict above-average hurricane season again
From NPR Forecasters expect 13 to 19 storms to form in the Atlantic between June 1 and the end of November. At least 6 of those are forecast to be full-blown hurricanes. (Image credit: Jeff Roberson) Read the full article…
Sluggish sloth’s secrets of success revealed in new study
From BBC 1 hour ago ShareSave Helen BriggsBBC environment correspondent•@hbriggs ShareSave Getty Images Sloths have a reputation for being sluggish and slow, spending most of their lives dozing in trees, but a new study suggests this is one of the…
Community groups say Louisiana is trying to stop them from monitoring air pollution
From NPR For community groups to allege violations of environmental rules, a state law says groups have to use federally-approved testing equipment, and it sets restrictions for analyzing and sharing the data. (Image credit: Gerald Herbert/AP) Read the full article…
Busy hurricane season expected as forecasters fear Trump cuts
From BBC 3 hours ago ShareSave Mark Poynting Climate reporter, BBC News ShareSave Noaa/Reuters The coming Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be busier than usual, US science agency NOAA has warned, just as cuts to American research are raising…