Environment

First Rescue Attempt For Stranded Orca Orphan Calf Is Unsuccessful

An orphaned killer whale stranded in a remote Vancouver Island lagoon is proving difficult for rescuers to catch.
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Biologists Rescue Sawfish As Dozens Of Ancient Animals Die For Unknown Reasons

A large distressed sawfish has been rescued by wildlife officials in the Florida Keys, where more than three dozen of the endangered fish have died in recent months.
By CURT ANDERSON, AP

Biden Is Stalling On A Rule That Would Save Americans Nearly $1.5 Billion

The regulation would change how much of the United States builds homes.
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Joe Biden Just Made It More Expensive To Drill On Public Lands

Environmentalists called the reforms long overdue. Industry says they will drive small producers off of federal lands.
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The 10 Books That Scientists Say Can Make A Difference In The Climate Crisis

These titles recommended by conservationists and other environmental experts can help you feel a bit more optimistic about the state of the planet.
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Many Victims Of The Ohio Train Derailment Are Upset With $600 Million Settlement

It's reportedly the largest-ever settlement for a derailment accident in the U.S. and comes approximately 14 months after the disaster.
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Sunny Hostin Makes Shocking Claim About Eclipse And Co-Hosts Come To Rescue

"The View" host tried to make a few connections that Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar weren't buying.
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March Breaks Yet Another Climate Record

The European climate agency says Earth was record hot for the 10th consecutive month in March.
By Suman Naishadham, AP

Cats Make Hiss-tory By Finding Home At Mexico's Presidential Palace

The felines have long wandered the gardens and elegant halls of the National Palace in Mexico City.
By Megan Janetsky, AP

Thousands Of Salmon Spilled In Truck Accident Make It To Creek To Start New Lives

Most of the smolts inside the "fish taxi" simply swam away after the Oregon crash — and the human driver was OK, too.
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