Why Europe can’t air condition its way out of extreme heat
Ask people in France about the extreme and deadly heat the continent is going through, and you’ll get…
Most of Maine is no longer in drought, but dry conditions linger along coast
Drought conditions are continuing to improve in Maine. Most of the state was not in drought as of…
Lincoln Pool mess reflects Minnesota’s own work restoring waters
by Forrest Peterson, MinnPost June 25, 2026 While President Trump has his hands full with the iconic Lincoln…
State walkthrough finds no immediate asbestos hazard at Bourbon County Courthouse
A former maintenance worker’s photos of crumbling pipe insulation prompted a Kansas environmental official to walk the building.…
Too hot for work: why extreme heat is a threat to Europe’s productivity | Productivity
Monique Mosley is used to sweltering conditions at the food factory in Yorkshire where she works, but June’s…
A powerful magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes off northern Japan
TOKYO — A powerful earthquake struck off the northern coast of Japan during rush hour on Thursday morning, but the…
Fossil fuel price surges can lead to worse air quality, study finds | Air pollution
New research shows that the unreliability of fossil fuel supply chains and consequential price surges can lead to…
Migrating swifts loyally return every year to nests in buildings, study finds | Birds
Migratory swifts loyally return every year to their nests in buildings, according to a study, underlining the importance…
Sockeye bag limits increase on the Kenai and Russian rivers; Kasilof dipnet fishery expands
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has increased the bag limit for sockeye salmon on the Russian…
People and pets’ lives at risk if fire ants not eradicated, study finds
If Australia does not ramp up fire ant eradication efforts, the invasive species will cause billion-dollar economic impacts…
Brunswick County expands water conservation guidance as drought conditions intensify ahead of holiday weekend
Sprinklers water a lawn in Brunswick County (Photo-Conor Doherty/WWAY) BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Brunswick County officials are urging…
Hazardous waste facility in Providence sold to new owner
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A hazardous waste facility in south Providence has a new owner. The facility on…