Environment Fellow Species

A Skeleton Bank of Understudied Species

With a new database of medical images, zoo and wildlife vets can finally see what healthy uncommon animals, from rhinos and tamarins to pangolins and sea stars, should look like on the inside.

World - The New York Times - October 26

Energy & Environment — A lithium trove in Arkansas?

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Arkansas could be key lithium source, study finds Arkansas's Smackover Formation could have up to 19 million tons of lithium, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Trudeau Urged by Fellow Party Members to Step Down

Liberal Party members fear Justin Trudeau has become so unpopular that it could lead to the party’s defeat in the next election. Mr. Trudeau has said he has no plans to leave.

World - The New York Times - October 23

FAA rule creates 'operating environment' for 'air taxis'

The Federal Aviation Administration issued the final rule for air taxis and other electric-powered aircraft on Tuesday, calling the regulations the "final piece in the puzzle" to introducing these ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Energy & Environment — Harris, Trump draw contrast on climate

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story What would Trump and Harris do on energy, climate change? Vice President Harris and former President Trump are offering a stark ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Why are disposable vapes so bad for the environment?

Single-use disposable vapes will be banned to protect children's health and reduce environmental damage.

What does Trump's win mean for the environment?

Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story What does Trump's win mean for the environment? President-elect Trump’s electoral victory will ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Polish zoo celebrates the birth of 4 Sumatran tigers, a critically endangered species

Their birth was a guarded secret at first due to fears they may not survive

World - ABC News - October 18

How a nearly extinct crocodile species returned from the brink in Cambodia

The hatching of clutches of critically endangered Siamese crocodiles in Cambodia is an unlikely comeback, aided by an even unlikelier ally

World - ABC News - October 23

Third of world's tree species slide towards extinction, say scientists

Scientists have revealed that more than a third of tree species are facing extinction.

More than a third of all trees species at risk of extinction

The International Union for Conservation of Nature found more than one in three tree species worldwide faces extinction.

Invasive Species Are Threatening the Quality of New York’s Tap Water

Zebra mussels, hydrilla, and now a water flea have made their homes in New Croton Reservoir.

Tech - Wired - 7 hours ago

Time100 Next Party Honors Sabrina Carpenter and More

The singer stayed out of sight before performing at a party celebrating young actors, musicians, politicians, doctors and more.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 10

Noah Lyles and fellow Olympian Junelle Bromfield announce engagement

Olympians Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield are ready to sprint down the aisle.

Maine’s Jared Golden is ready to make things awkward for his fellow Democrats

Rep. Jared Golden may be the heir apparent to West Virginia’s Joe Manchin in trying to claw Democrats away from the left on issues like energy and the environment.

Politics - Politico - October 14

Teamsters plead with fellow members to back Harris in battleground state Wisconsin

The Teamsters union in Wisconsin is among the groups urging members to support Democrats, who they say have stood with labor.

RFK Jr. recommends fellow vaccine skeptic to Trump for HHS secretary

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has been advising the Trump transition team, has recommended a fellow vaccine skeptic to lead the Health and Human Services Dept., sources say.

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Wants Fellow Democrats to Look in the Mirror

Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, who is on track to win re-election in a rural Washington district, says her party needs to stop demonizing others and change the candidates it supports.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Cost of dealing with PFAS problem sites ‘frightening’, says Environment Agency

Exclusive: EA warns it lacks budget to tackle England’s rising number of potential ‘forever chemicals’ locations. The number of sites identified as potentially having been polluted with banned ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

University of Toronto’s environment school cuts financial ties to fossil fuels

Princeton University, the only other North American school to do so, rolled back its commitment recently. The University of Toronto ’s environment school has announced it will financially ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Volvo Cars slashes outlook citing ‘increasingly volatile environment’

Volvo Cars CEO Jim Rowan said the company is facing slower demand in Europe, the U.S. and China.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

What would Trump and Harris do on energy, environment and climate change?

Vice President Harris and former President Trump are offering a stark contrast for voters when it comes to policies on fighting climate change, developing energy and protecting the environment. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Tractor Supply Co. ekes out sales gain in ‘tepid’ demand environment

Tractor Supply Co.’s third-quarter sales fell slightly short of estimates on Thursday in a lackluster environment, but the rural lifestyle retailer raised the lower end of guidance ranges.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Some wildfire suppressants may be unleashing heavy metals into the environment: Study

The widespread use of certain chemical or synthetic fire suppressants may be leading to heavy metal contamination in wildfire-prone areas, a new study has found. Wildland firefighters often ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Prince William meets young environmentalists and plays rugby on first day of South Africa visit

Britain’s Prince William offered words of encouragement to a group of young environmentalists and later joined a rugby practice at a local school as he opened his visit to South Africa

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Prince William attends his Earthshot environment awards in South Africa

Prince William wore white biodegradable sneakers as he walked the “green carpet” at his Earthshot Prize environmental awards ceremony in South Africa

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Martin Rowson on what Trump’s victory will mean for the environment – cartoon

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Slight progress in global biodiversity protection efforts but some species decline, new reports find

World - Yahoo News - October 28

Biden administration to restrict drilling, renewables in the US West to help struggling bird

U.S. officials are proposing tighter restrictions on oil, solar and wind energy development across more than 6,500 square miles of federal land in the U.S. West

Tech - ABC News - 20 hours ago

Husband allegedly killed by ex-ballerina had ‘angry side’, say fellow ballerinas

Podcast episode talks about conviction of Ashley Benefield, who says she was defending herself from domestic violence. Two of Ashley Benefield’s fellow ballerinas have opened up about seeing her ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Bucs' Chris Godwin to have surgery, likely out for season. Fellow WR Mike Evans to miss 3 games

Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Chris Godwin will undergo surgery on a dislocated left ankle

Sports - ABC News - October 22

Michael Jordan, fellow team owners head to federal court for hearing in antitrust fight vs. NASCAR

Retired NBA great Michael Jordan and his fellow owners of two NASCAR teams headed to federal court for a hearing in their antitrust fight against the stock car series over what they say is an ...

Sports - ABC News - 4 days ago

'I’m no longer the best coach to lead this program in this current environment': Tony Bennett says tearful goodbye to Virginia

In a tearful press conference, Tony Bennett said the changing landscape of college basketball played a part in his sudden retirement.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Georgia's election took place in a tense environment amid widespread intimidation, election monitoring officials say

World - ABC News - October 27

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