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Federal Courts March 14, 2024

US could authorize Titanic research mission after long legal battle

The U.S. government is reconsidering a legal challenge against an expedition to the Titanic, which it filed citing a law that treats the shipwreck as a gravesite.

US March 14, 2024

US Interior Department to allocate more than $120 million to tribes to address climate-related threats

The Interior Department is allocating more than $120 million to tribal governments to fight the impacts of climate change, according to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland.

Massachusetts March 14, 2024

Massachusetts beach town left scrambling after storm washes away $600K in protective sand

A weekend winter storm in Salisbury, Massachusetts, washed away $600,000 worth of sand that was trucked in to protect homes and infrastructure, officials say.

Pennsylvania March 13, 2024

PA Gov. Shapiro proposes plan to make power plants pay for greenhouse gases

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Wednesday proposed a plan to to make power plant owners within the state pay for their allegedly planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions.

South America March 13, 2024

Indigenous communities in Argentina and Chile grapple with soaring demand for lithium

The prevalence of lithium mining is threatening to disrupt traditional ways of life for indigenous groups living in a region spanning Argentina, Chile and Bolivia.

Caribbean March 13, 2024

Retired British couple found dead during Caribbean beach vacation

A retired British couple may have drowned while vacationing in the Caribbean after their bodies were found by police on a beach

Asia March 13, 2024

Vietnam's Mekong Delta residents increasingly migrate to cities due to climate concerns

In Vietnam's Mekong Delta, people from impoverished backgrounds are increasingly drawn to cities, seeking refuge from the region's climate vulnerability.

New York City March 12, 2024

Window mounted heat pumps in NYC represent 'promising climate solution'

A New York City Housing Authority's pilot project is cutting costs and lowering emissions with the installation of window-mounted heat pumps.

Nebraska March 12, 2024

Nebraska woman faces felony charges after allegedly stealing $28K worth of gas by exploiting glitch

A Nebraska woman has been arrested for allegedly exploiting a glitch at a gas station pump that allowed her to get free gas by double-swiping a rewards card.

Kentucky March 12, 2024

Kentucky House votes to decrease emergency safety measures in small coal mines

The Kentucky House passed a bill allowing small coal mines to reduce the number of miners with emergency medical training required for each underground shift.

Sharks March 12, 2024

White shark's record-breaking journey offers clues to help the protected species

LeeBeth, a 14-foot white shark, made history by traveling further into the Gulf of Mexico than any previously tracked white shark. Her journey could provide clues to help the species.