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May 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

Coastal Clams: The Heat is On

The future looks hot for coastal clams. As the climate warms, heatwaves are expected to become more frequent and intense. This is bad news for certain types of clams that live in shallow waters along coasts. These clams are not only important for the environment but also for the economy, especial

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May 02 2025POLITICS

Help Arrives Just in Time for Stranded Aid Ship

A ship that was headed to Gaza with a group of people and supplies was involved in a serious incident. Early Friday morning, the vessel was hit by explosions while it was in the Mediterranean Sea, close to Malta. The situation was dire, with the ship on fire and in danger of sinking. The ship was

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May 02 2025WEATHER

Chile's Earthquake: Coastal Areas on High Alert

A powerful earthquake has shaken the southern tip of Chile, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning. The earthquake, measuring 7. 4 on the Richter scale, struck about 219 kilometers off the coast of Ushuaia, Argentina. This is a remote area, but the impact was felt in Ushuaia and other near

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Apr 22 2025SCIENCE

Silicon's Journey from Ice to Sea: A Nutrient's Tale

The polar regions are more than just icy landscapes; they are bustling with life and play a big role in how nutrients move around the planet. One key nutrient is dissolved silicon, which is super important for tiny plants called diatoms. These diatoms need silicon to grow and are a big part of what

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Apr 18 2025ENVIRONMENT

Oyster Management: A State-by-State Showdown

Oysters are the unsung heroes of coastal and marine ecosystems. They clean water, create homes for other sea creatures, and protect shorelines. But how do you keep oyster populations healthy while also allowing people to harvest them? That's the tricky balance that five U. S. Gulf of Mexico states a

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Apr 15 2025CRIME

Search Halted for Five Missing in Florida Boat Incident

In the early hours of Saturday, a boat met its end off the coast of Florida. The vessel, which had set sail from Bimini, was part of a suspected illegal operation. The boat was overloaded and not fit for the journey. This is a common problem with smuggling ventures. They often prioritize profit over

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Apr 12 2025WEATHER

Wet and Chilly: East Coast Braces for Heavy Rain and Flooding

The East Coast is in for a damp and cold spell. A low-pressure system off the mid-Atlantic coast is bringing steady rain and unusually cold temperatures for mid-April. This is not the first time this month that the Northeast has seen such weather. Just a few days ago, another low-pressure system mov

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Apr 05 2025ENVIRONMENT

Big Oil's Bill: Louisiana's Wetlands Demand Justice

In a significant legal move, a jury has ordered the oil giant Chevron to pay over 744 million dollars in damages. This ruling comes after years of legal battles over the destruction of Louisiana's coastal wetlands. The verdict is the result of one of 42 lawsuits filed around 12 years ago, all pointi

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Apr 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Mystery of Digha's Yellowish-Brown Waves

The coastal waters near Digha have been experiencing something unusual. A peculiar bloom has been showing up around the same time each year. This bloom is not your typical seaweed or plant growth. It's a type of algae called Phaeocystis. These blooms are not good news. They can mess up the local eco

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Mar 16 2025WEATHER

East Coast on Alert as Storms March Eastward

A powerful storm system is heading towards the East Coast, bringing with it a mix of severe weather conditions. This system has already left a trail of destruction across the Midwest and South, claiming at least 36 lives. The East Coast, particularly the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions, is bracin

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