‘Significant surge’ in turnout for hazardous waste event causing traffic backups
CLYDE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - Haywood County officials said a “significant surge” in traffic for a spring hazardous waste collection event is causing congestion in the area. Haywood County Solid Waste
Happy Dancing Turtle hosts summer classes for kids
PINE RIVER — Happy Dancing Turtle is offering classes for 4- and 5-year-olds to learn about sustainability and nature appreciation. Beginning June 3 and continuing on the first and third Mondays thro
DNRC is using drone and LiDAR technology to better understand water flow
HELENA — At Boulder Creek on Wednesday, the Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation (DNRC) utilized aerial drone and LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology in order to get a m
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PPLT is working to acquire nearly 1,500 acres for conservation
HELENA — Prickly Pear Land Trust together with Fort Harrison is currently working on a conservation project that, if passed, would help conserve Birdseye Ranch. “We’ve been partnering with the Montan
Local filmmakers asking for your videos and photos for cicada documentary
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - As we’ve told you about it for the past week, cicada-gedon is here. As we all cringe at seeing these bugs taking over the metro, one man hopes you will snap some phot
U.S. solar projects reach milestone with 5 million installations
When Peter Gorr got his first solar roof in 2011, he didn’t know what to expect. But installation went smoothly, the smooth black panels lowered his electric bills, and Gorr — who is very concerned a
Dredging near Tradepoint Atlantic raises environmental concerns
When it comes to the question of reopening Hart-Miller Island for disposal of Tradepoint Atlantic’s dredged material, we cannot forget the communities living near the dredge site themselves ( “State
Using AI to spot guns, the health of coral reefs and a taco stand with a Michelin star
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Understanding Golovin: A Film on Alaskan Life Amidst Climate Change
The promotional title card for the short film courtesy of KTOO. May 18, 2024 Ben Townsend, News Director The short film “A Beautiful Place” covers the lives and challenges faced by the residents of Go
Pikes Peak gets ‘trashed’ by overuse
DENVER — As most Coloradans know, the lyrics to “America the Beautiful” were inspired by a trek to the summit of Pikes Peak via prairie wagon in 1893. But when Katharine Lee Bates penned a poem called
Community colleges offer clean energy training as climate-related jobs expand across America
DANVILLE, Illinois (AP) — On the south side of Chicago, students learn to work on Rivian electric pickup trucks and SUVs through a new technician program at Olive-Harvey College. About 150 miles (240
K-pop fans rally for climate and environment
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Fans of Korean pop bands around the world are increasingly channeling their millions-strong online community into climate and environmental activism, protesting business deals lin
Appalachian Power seeking proposals for renewable energy and battery energy storage resources
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Appalachian Power is trying to meet its future clean energy needs. The company says they are seeking proposals for renewable energy and battery energy storage resources. Three Req
Haake: Trump’s billion dollar Big Oil shakedown
As soon as fossil-fuel financed Donald Trump was sworn into office, he got busy destroying the nation’s climate progress. In June of 2017, Trump announced that the U.S. would withdraw from the Paris T
Concrete made from sugarcane could help fight climate change
Scientists in London are testing a form of concrete called sugarcrete which is made from fibrous material left over from the harvest of sugarcane. The material can be made simply and hopes to provide
Protecting and preserving the environment
In California, we learn how the site of past environmental disasters could be a key to America’s clean energy future. Then in Florida, we explore restoration efforts to reverse years of devastation in
Mountain range between Portland, Washington County nets federal funding
PORTLAND, Ore. (PORTLAND TRIBUNE) -- Even people who live in Multnomah County might not have heard of the Tualatin Mountains, but the ridge that separates Portland from eastern Washington County is ab
New endangered listing for rare lizard could slow oil and gas drilling in New Mexico and West Texas
Federal wildlife officials declared a rare lizard in southeastern New Mexico and West Texas an endangered species Friday, citing future energy development, sand mining and climate change as the bigges
Portland Township Recycling set for May 25
Portland Township recycling will take place on Saturday, May 25th and Sunday, May 26th (always the 4th Saturday) from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm or until the bins are full. Please break down all cardboard boxe
‘Savages’ Review: This Claymation Environmental Adventure Is a Full
Cannes: The director of acclaimed “My Life as a Courgette” returns with a film about the conflict between logging companies and native nomadic people in modern Borneo.
Climate activists glue themselves at airport to protest pollution
BERLIN (AP) — Six climate activists broke through a security fence at Munich airport on Saturday and glued themselves to access routes leading to runways, temporarily shutting down flights. The activ
Eco Fest returns for its 5th year!
Video above shows 2022 Eco Fest. FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Downtown will "go green" Sunday at its fifth-annual Fort Wayne Eco Fest. Eco Fest established its roots in Fort Wayne in 2019 and since it
A green initiative at Husson is raising money for student groups
The funds will be available to student organizations for conferences, programming, and other events BANGOR — Husson University has long had a commitment to sustainability on campus. Leftover and disc