Environment

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US Coast Guard Commissions New Arctic Icebreaker Storis to Boost Capabilities

The Coast Guard commissions its first oceangoing icebreaker in 25 years to strengthen Arctic capabilities and national security.

US Coast Guard Commissions New Arctic Icebreaker Storis to Boost Capabilities

The Coast Guard commissions its first oceangoing icebreaker in 25 years to strengthen Arctic capabilities and national security.

Two pigs close up, one with dirt on its snout and ear tag visible.

Lawmakers Push To End The Slaughter Of Sick Pigs Threatening Human Health

Pigs too sick or injured to stand — known as “downed pigs” — occupy one of the most vulnerable positions in industrial farming. Instead of receiving care, they are often...

Lawmakers Push To End The Slaughter Of Sick Pigs Threatening Human Health

Pigs too sick or injured to stand — known as “downed pigs” — occupy one of the most vulnerable positions in industrial farming. Instead of receiving care, they are often...

Robots Capture Rare Ocean Mixing That Speeds Arctic Ice Loss

Robots Capture Rare Ocean Mixing That Speeds Arctic Ice Loss

In the icy Greenland Sea, scientists witnessed something almost impossible to capture with traditional tools: a fleeting ocean phenomenon that can accelerate Arctic ice loss. Using robotic technology, researchers uncovered...

Robots Capture Rare Ocean Mixing That Speeds Arctic Ice Loss

In the icy Greenland Sea, scientists witnessed something almost impossible to capture with traditional tools: a fleeting ocean phenomenon that can accelerate Arctic ice loss. Using robotic technology, researchers uncovered...

Whale Sharks in Indonesia’s Marine Paradise Bear The Scars Of A Tragic Past

Whale Sharks in Indonesia’s Marine Paradise Bear The Scars Of A Tragic Past

In Indonesia’s Bird’s Head Seascape, nearly 80% of whale sharks bear scars caused by people. Researchers tracked 268 individuals over 13 years and found most injuries came from collisions with...

Whale Sharks in Indonesia’s Marine Paradise Bear The Scars Of A Tragic Past

In Indonesia’s Bird’s Head Seascape, nearly 80% of whale sharks bear scars caused by people. Researchers tracked 268 individuals over 13 years and found most injuries came from collisions with...

Massive Pod of 100 Dolphins Surges Through Connecticut Waters

Massive Pod of 100 Dolphins Surges Through Connecticut Waters

A breathtaking sight left Connecticut boaters stunned—at least 100 dolphins surged through Long Island Sound, stretching across nearly a mile of water.

Massive Pod of 100 Dolphins Surges Through Connecticut Waters

A breathtaking sight left Connecticut boaters stunned—at least 100 dolphins surged through Long Island Sound, stretching across nearly a mile of water.

Light Pollution is Keeping Birds Up Longer, Study Finds

Light Pollution is Keeping Birds Up Longer, Study Finds

Researchers say it's important to learn how the increased wakefulness impacts bird health.

Light Pollution is Keeping Birds Up Longer, Study Finds

Researchers say it's important to learn how the increased wakefulness impacts bird health.