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Maryland's New PFAS Limits for Sewage Sludge Draw Criticism That Most Plants Already Comply

Maryland set PFAS thresholds for biosolids spread on farmland. Advocates say the limits are too high to make much difference. Here is how the law works.

Medical Daily

Extreme Heat Warning Puts Southern California Deserts Near 112 Degrees Through Wednesday Night

NWS warns of 112-degree heat in the Mojave Desert and Indian Wells Valley through Wednesday. Who faces the highest risk and what to do now.

Medical Daily

By 1973, the U.S. Forest Service was storing millions of seedlings in mountain snow; its snow-cache system averaged 88% first-year survival

Forest Service crews buried young trees in snow for storage. This method kept seedlings cool and protected them from early thaws. Crews also used culvert pipes and sometimes parachutes for delivery. Over ninety-five percent of trees planted in 1973 used snow caches. This low-tech approach achieved an eighty-eight percent survival…

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In 1994, Alabama sank 100 retired M60 battle tanks in the Gulf, giving obsolete military machines a 50-year second life as fish reefs

Obsolete M60 battle tanks now rest on the Gulf of America seafloor. These decommissioned military vehicles serve as artificial reefs for marine life. The Reef-Ex program began in 1994, repurposing 100 tanks for habitat. This initiative benefits local economies by attracting anglers and divers. The tanks provide a second life,…

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A Florida diver, after more than 20,000 dives, built an underwater nursery that grew 25,000 threatened corals for dying reefs

Florida's barrier reef has experienced severe ecological collapse due to climate change impacts. Scientists developed active propagation methods to aid coral regrowth efforts. Suspended tree structures significantly accelerate coral growth rates compared to traditional methods. These innovative techniques help rebuild living coral cover on damaged marine ecosystems. Active intervention offers…

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No rodents in California vineyards? Barn owls point to a new future for American farming as ‘fear effect’ cuts pests by up to 52% without poison

Could barn owls offer a new future for farming in America? New research in California vineyards found that areas with more active barn owls had up to 52% fewer rodents, while a powerful “fear effect” also made surviving pests more cautious, potentially reducing crop damage without additional poison.

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In 2024, helicopters delivered 3,800 giant sequoia seedlings seven miles into California wilderness; replanting a 48-acre burn scar considered unlikely to recover naturally

Park crews planted thousands of baby sequoias in a severely burned grove. This effort aimed to restore a forest too damaged to heal itself. Researchers developed benchmarks to identify groves needing human intervention. Wildfires in 2020 and 2021 killed a significant percentage of mature giant sequoias. This restoration push is…

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Arson arrest after monster wildfire tears through Spokane, destroying 700 buildings

Authorities say they’ve arrested a 37-year-old man suspected of intentionally starting one of the devastating wildfires burning around Spokane, Washington

The Independent UK

Seoul braces for heatwave sweeping South Korea as death toll reaches 16

Trucks are dousing capital’s roads with water and nurses are checking on vulnerable people as heat heads westwards

The Guardian - AU

In 1884, a Florida visitor planted water hyacinth beside the St. Johns River; by 1896, it had spread across 200 miles

Florida's waterways faced significant challenges after water hyacinth introduction in 1884. This ornamental plant spread rapidly, hindering vital river navigation and trade routes. The plant's proliferation highlighted a limited understanding of introducing foreign species then. Waterways were crucial for community formation and movement across the landscape. This episode reshaped attitudes…

The Times of India

In 1970, US dumped 2 million tires into the ocean; a plan to save marine life turned into one of the biggest environmental blunders

In 1972, more than 2 million old tires were dumped into the Atlantic Ocean off Florida. The goal was simple. Create an artificial reef and give marine life a new home. But the plan failed in the worst possible way. The tires never became a reef. Instead, they broke loose,…

The Economic Times

Spokane wildfires explode as thousands flee and hundreds of homes burn

Thousands of residents evacuated as Washington wildfires spread rapidly near Spokane. Flames have destroyed hundreds of homes and buildings, impacting the local community. Fire crews face dangerous conditions with strong winds fueling the blazes. A state of emergency has been declared, and air quality alerts are in effect. Western United…

The Economic Times

Spokane Smoke Could Reach Hazardous Levels by Tuesday as a Pressure Ridge Traps Wildfire Haze

Spokane Clean Air forecasts smoke may push AQI into the Hazardous band by Tuesday as a high-pressure ridge traps wildfire haze over the county.

Medical Daily

How renewable is your electricity tariff? ‘Consumers believe they’re doing the right thing – often they’re not’

A 100% renewable tariff means 100% renewable electricity, right? Maybe not. Here’s how to make sure your energy is as clean and green as possible

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California built a town for 4,000 iron miners in 1948. Today it is one of America's largest ghost towns, with homes and a hospital still standing

On the southeastern edge of Joshua Tree National Park sits Eagle Mountain, once a thriving company town of roughly 4,000 people, now one of California's largest and best preserved ghost towns. Founded in 1948 by industrialist Henry J Kaiser to house workers for the adjoining Eagle Mountain iron mine, the…

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Weather tracker: Austria breaks heat records as Japan braces for Typhoon Dolphin

Soaring temperatures continue to sweep parts of Europe, while Okinawa faces powerful winds and storm surges

AAP

Not too big, not too small: $100m to plug renewable gap

More small or medium-sized renewable energy projects could win loans as part of a multimillion-dollar scheme to address a gap in Australia's energy plans.

Benzinga

SNAP Households Could Get $60 Monthly for Fruits and Vegetables Under New Proposal

Congress is considering a proposal that would provide eligible families with an extra $60 a month for fruits and vegetables as many Americans continue to grapple with higher grocery bills.

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The Independent UK

Eastern Washington fires have burned 600 structures and forced the evacuation of 5,000 homes

Authorities say about 5,000 homes have been evacuated and about 600 homes, businesses and other buildings have been destroyed by wildfires that remained uncontained Sunday in eastern Washington state

Budget and the Bees

Can Menopause Feel Like Summer Fatigue? What Women Often Misread

When summer temperatures climb, feeling drained after a busy day may seem completely normal. But for women in their 40s and 50s, persistent exhaustion, restless nights, sweating, and difficulty concentrating may point to something beyond hot weather. Menopause symptoms and fatigue can overlap with the effects of heat, disrupted sleep,…

The Guardian - UK

‘Climate change kills’: Pedro Sánchez speaks plain truth to Spain’s deniers

PM has long history of speaking out on realities of global heating but political opponents remain unnmoved

The Independent UK

Drought threatens the Netherlands’ iconic dikes and grounds houseboats

The flood barriers have been weakened by a lack of rain

The Guardian - US

Heatwave scorching western US ups risk of hazardous fire conditions

In Oregon and Washington, low humidity and powerful winds have put officials on alert for wildfire spread

The Independent UK

US to get blanketed by dangerous heat wave with heightened wildfire risk

A dangerous heat wave is gripping parts of the Western U.S. this weekend, threatening to shatter temperature records and significantly escalating wildfire risks across already parched or burning regions.

The Independent UK

Colombia's deforestation rises slightly as Amazon forest loss holds steady

Colombia’s government has reported a slight increase in deforestation in 2025, but it still surpassed its four-year reduction target under President Gustavo Petro

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