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Environment May 23, 2024

Researchers capture unique pollution data following Key Bridge collapse

When the container vessel Dali crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge causing it to collapse in Baltimore Harbor on March 26, 2024, deliveries to the busy port via ship were halted, and the number of trains and trucks ...

Earth Sciences May 20, 2024

Drone and geospatial team becomes first to map the Coca River in the Amazon basin

The geology along Ecuador's Coca River is moving in fast-forward. In a scientific field where natural wonders form over millennia, but natural disasters occur in minutes, speed is less than desirable.

Environment May 18, 2024

Death toll from Texas storm rises to 7

The death toll from severe weather that lashed the Texas city of Houston has risen to seven, authorities said Friday.

Economics & Business May 14, 2024

'Free' delivery plans can profit both retailers and customers

In March, Target became the latest mega-retailer to offer "free" delivery—for a price. For $99 a year, subscribers to Target Circle 360 can place unlimited orders without having to worry about shipping costs. Target competes ...

Environment May 12, 2024

Brazil authorities warn of more floods, landslides as new rains hit south

New rains in waterlogged southern Brazil are expected to be heaviest between Sunday and Monday, authorities have warned, bringing fresh misery to victims of flooding that has killed 136 people so far.

Environment May 11, 2024

Fresh rains pound Brazil's flood-hit south as evacuations double

The skies opened once again Friday in southern Brazil, offering little respite for those whose homes have been swallowed by floodwaters, while the number of people forced to evacuate doubled in 24 hours.

Environment Apr 12, 2024

Environmental groups grateful but vigilant after Key Bridge collapse

When Alice Volpitta watched the video of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, and the trucks tumbling into the Patapsco River in the darkness, she thought first for the people who had fallen.

Other Apr 6, 2024

Saturday Citations: AI and the prisoner's dilemma; stellar cannibalism; evidence that EVs reduce atmospheric CO₂

While I was assembling and formatting all these links, we had a 4.8-magnitude earthquake here on the East Coast, so apologies in advance for any misaligned text. This week: Gravitationally accelerated stars! AIs that exhibit ...

Environment Apr 3, 2024

Spring snow storm batters Swedish drivers and government

The Swedish government faced heavy criticism Wednesday after heavy snowfall caused traffic chaos across southern Sweden leaving some motorists stuck for more than 10 hours.

Environment Mar 29, 2024

EPA sets strict emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks and buses in bid to fight climate change

The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday set strict emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks, buses and other large vehicles, an action that officials said will help clean up some of the nation's largest sources of ...

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