Florida’s coral reef has lost two species that help limit hurricane damage
The idea of extinction — the permanent loss of life — is frightening. Yet the stakes of losing…
Americans worry AI data centers harm environment
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the United States rapidly builds massive data centers for the development of artificial intelligence,…
Tropical Storm Melissa threatens flooding in northern Caribbean
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Melissa dumped heavy rain on parts of Haiti, Jamaica and…
AI uses lots of energy, but experts say it can help save some
Artificial intelligence has caused concern for its tremendous consumption of water and power. But scientists are also experimenting…
UN pushes for worldwide disaster alerts as extreme weather ‘spirals’ | Weather News
Climate-related hazards have killed more than 2 million people in 50 years, said the UN’s meteorological agency, 90…
Low Blackfoot River water levels impacting outfitters
MISSOULA — Rivers are a way of life for many in Western Montana, but when flows run low,…
Madagascar’s political and environmental crisis: Could restoring coral reefs help?
BAY OF RANOBE, Madagascar — The coral reef itself was exquisite. Growing about 3 miles offshore in 50…
Rarest whales show promising population growth, scientists report
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — One of the rarest whales on the planet has continued an encouraging trend of…
Blackfoot Valley ranchers destock amid drought
POTOMAC — The Blackfoot River set multiple records for low flows this year, compounding another year of drought.…
Amazon shares a ‘first look’ at new nuclear facility
Amazon shared some new details about its plans to help deploy more nuclear energy across Washington State, where…
New Species of Triassic Carnivorous Dinosaur Identified in Argentina
A new genus and species of theropod dinosaur being named Anteavis crurilongus has been described by a team…
Alaska airlifts hundreds from storm-devastated coastal areas
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The house rocked as if an earthquake had struck, and suddenly it was floating.…