INSANE: 3 - The Real Truth

Visitors to St. Mary’s Glacier in Colorado are in for a big surprise - it’s not there

This is the first time in recorded history that all of the snow has melted at St. Mary’s Glacier

The Independent UK · Sep 18

California approves $5 mn toward Chumash Tribe’s $18 mn purchase of former abalone farm land

California has approved $5 million towards the purchase of 357 coastal acres in Cayucos that once housed the largest abalone farm in the US. The yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash Tribe is raising $18 million to buy the property, restore native habitats, revive aquaculture and support research into…

The Times of India · Sep 18

Recycled Shell Reef Grows: Horry County builds living shoreline; oysters curb erosion and clean water

Horry County has embarked on an innovative project utilizing recycled oyster shells to construct living reefs. These newly formed reefs play a crucial role in controlling marsh erosion along Atlantic Avenue in Garden City. The textured surfaces offered by the shells attract new oyster larvae, fostering marine biodiversity and improving…

The Times of India · Sep 18

Chicago weather forecast: Rain, thunderstorms could disrupt weekend plans; Riot Fest, Bears game and White Sox games face wet weather

This weekend, Chicago braces for a deluge, with showers and thunderstorms predicted until Sunday. Such unpredictable weather could disrupt major outdoor events, including the much-anticipated Riot Fest and various sporting matches. Following a summer marked by above-average rainfall, the looming heavy downpours risk localized flooding, especially in urban settings. However,…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

Iguanas Raft To Anguilla: scientists track 200-mile hurricane voyage; study reshapes island origins

Hurricanes in 1995 created a giant debris mat carrying living green iguanas. Fishermen on Anguilla discovered these iguanas, previously unknown to the island. Scientific analysis confirmed their journey across approximately 200 miles of open ocean. This event provided direct evidence for how island species colonize new lands. The iguanas established…

The Times of India · Sep 17

An Ohio plant takes 190,000 tons of unwanted food a year instead of sending it to landfill; what comes out is pipeline-ready renewable natural gas

In St. Bernard, Ohio, a groundbreaking facility is turning food waste into renewable natural gas through anaerobic digestion. This efficient method decomposes organic materials to produce gas, which is purified and delivered into existing pipelines. This approach not only reduces landfill methane emissions but also transforms waste into a valuable…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

Minnesota residents saved river valley in 1976; Refuge now protects 15,000 acres

Half a century ago, a stretch of Minnesota river country faced a very different future. Plans for landfills and development threatened the Minnesota River bottoms, prompting local residents to push back against a transformation they believed would erase one of the region's most valuable natural landscapes. Today, that fight has…

The Times of India · Sep 17

Fire crews fully contains North Texas wildfire, which continues to burn three weeks later

The fire has burned 90,000 acres, making it the second largest fire in the region’s history.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 17

Ministers must be transparent on spending £755m ScotWind cash, says watchdog

Audit Scotland said the Scottish Government has to be clearer about the ‘high risk and reward’ project.

Evening Standard · Sep 16

Utah couple's 14-year effort saves their 25.5-acre farm from becoming a subdivision

A couple from Utah dedicated their passion to maintaining their twenty-five-acre farm by entering into a fourteen-year conservation easement. This vital agreement safeguards the property from development, ensuring that the Schiess family's farmland remains a thriving agricultural site for future generations. By utilizing conservation easements, lands can be preserved effectively,…

The Times of India · Sep 16