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Donald Trump, a longtime critic of renewable energy, says the U.S. won't approve solar power projects in a departure from previous policies.

A Yosemite Park Ranger said they were fired for hanging a trans flag on El Capitan for two hours while they were visiting the park.

A California resident has tested positive for the plague. Officials believe it happened during a camping trip, where the person was bit by a flea.

Dr. Andrew Pask has been named Chief Biology Officer at Colossal Biosciences, and the company is acquiring Dr. Pask's entire lab.

What caused the Everglades fire in Florida that pushed heavy smoke into the heavily populated Broward and Miami-Dade Counties, creating a hazy view.

At Ocean Ridge Treatment & Recovery, perched in coastal Orange County, nature isn’t a distraction from the work, it’s part of the work.

Officials have issued a mandatory evacuation of North Carolina's Hatteras Island as Hurricane Erin moves closer to the U.S. Coast.

Consuming any milk from an animal is unethical. Consuming raw dairy milk can have immense further health consequences.

A jury has come to a decision in the Flo Period Tracker lawsuit after users say Meta illegally collected private and personal data from the app.

An Air Canada flight attendant is sharing her pay stub on Reddit to show how much she makes at the airline amid a strike for unfair wages.

Efforts to make New Caledonia a French state were recently thwarted. Where, exactly, is New Caledonia? Details including language, exports, etc.

A hiker on a Tennessee trail was ridiculous enough to touch a wild animal, picking up a rattlesnake that predictably bit him.

A race for bike path mayor in Somerville has a few strong cat candidates who are hoping to become the next mayor of the bike trail.

The growing trend of traveling for substance rehab for women is about getting serious help in a place that actually works.

The Kiani Preserve is much more than a plot of land — it is a sanctuary where regenerative agriculture takes root, restoring the balance between the earth and the people who tend to it

Is Trump selling Alaska? Speculation mounted after Trump mistakenly called the state "Russia" during a press conference again of a summit.

What's the winter weather forecast for 2026? Inside the Old Farmer's Almanac's prediction for North American's winter weather expectations.

NuNaturals sweetener has been recalled, prompting a warning from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about a mix-up with the product's labels.

An video is circulating on TIkTok that allegedly shows an orca trainer named Jessica Radcliffe being attacked during a show, but what really happened?

Many popular culture fans are attracted to every move that Anna Delvey makes. Now, it looks like her team has endangered bunnies.

Anuj Shanbhag has dedicated his career to developing products that not only taste good but also improve lives — food equity and accessibility are some of Anuj’s missions.

People are questioning the reason for an Antarctica evacuation after authorities shared just how dangerous the conditions were during the flight.

Summer 2025 brought a Chikungunya outbreak to China as cases of the mosquito-borne illness climbed, prompting Covid-19-like measures.

Why have the whales gone silent off the California coast? Researchers they they have discovered the sad reason the whales stopped singing.

Tourists and locals alike are noticing that Las Vegas is no longer the place it once was. With ever-rising costs, will Vegas become a ghost town?

Human remains were found along with the wreckage of the Titan submersible, according to authorities investigating the tragety at sea.

There is growing support for the separatist movement in Alberta, Canada, believing that the province should gain independence from the country.

Flesh-eating bacteria (also known as Vibrio vulnificus) deaths have risen in 2025 as states along the Gulf Coast report higher than normal numbers.

Learn about Turia Pitt and her inspiring story of survival after the ultramarathoners were trapped in a bushfire in Kimberley, Western Australia.

Texas is experiencing a surge in solar power. With all this new solar power flooding the grid, will my monthly electricity bill actually go down?

Thousands of tarantulas are coming to these five states as mating season sends them out in droves. Experts are warning people to be on the lookout.

Leonardo DiCaprio has joined the big business of global luxury eco-hotels. Why, however, has his latest venture garnered controversy?

If you're looking for a way to align your brand with sustainability, custom sustainable clothing is a good place to start.

Russia's Klyuchevskoy volcano erupted on July 30, 2025 following a massive earthquake that took place in the region the day before.

Oprah owns property on the island of Maui in Upcountry areas like Kula and Hana, so it makes sense that her private road extends in that direction.

The 30-year-old content creator took her love for plant-based food across the pond with a lighthearted vegan food vlog filmed in London.

Rumors are flying that there will be a full solar eclipse Aug. 2, 2025. But are claims that the Earth will be plunged into darkness actually fake?

A new hole was discovered in Yellowstone National Park in April 2025, when geologists performed routine maintenance at the Norris Geyser Basin.

Jewelz Blu takes viewers on a casual yet thoughtful vegan food tour around Los Angeles, one of the most vegan-friendly cities in the world.

A French study has found that glass bottles contain more microplastics when they are holding a specific type of liquid, surprising experts.