A recent report has shed light on the concerning persistence of seemingly eco-friendly utensils labeled as “compostable” and “biodegradable.” The study, conducted by the 5 Gyres Institute, investigated the breakdown of 22 items, including forks, pens, bottles, and bags, across various environments over a 64-week period. Initiated in 2021, the study placed these items in […]
In the former coal mining region of Lorraine, nestled near the French-German border, a team of scientists embarked on a significant exploration mission. They maneuvered a small probe down a borehole, plunging it half a mile into the earth’s crust. Their discovery in the water table below was nothing short of promising: bubbles, akin to […]
In a devastating natural disaster, over 5,000 lives have been lost in Libya as torrential rains caused the rupture of two dams near the coastal city of Derna, resulting in the destruction of significant portions of the city and entire neighborhoods being swept into the sea, as reported by local authorities on Tuesday. Libya, a […]
Tropical Storm Hilary brought heavy rainfall to Southern California, causing widespread flooding and leading to numerous rescue operations. The storm, which had previously soaked Mexico’s Baja California peninsula and Tijuana, extended its reach as far north as Nevada, Oregon, and Idaho, raising concerns about flooding in these regions as well. Residents of Southern California grappled […]
Crews found no signs of a spill after a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed in west central Ohio Saturday afternoon, prompting a temporary shelter-in-place order for nearby residents – just one month after the company’s toxic train wreck on the other side of the state in East Palestine. Twenty cars of the 212-car train derailed […]