Using satellite trackers, scientists have discovered the whereabouts of young sea turtles during a key part of their lives.
Scientists solve the mystery of sea turtles’ ‘lost years’
Category: Environment
Senate confirms fossil fuel CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary. He vows to ‘unleash’ US resources
The Senate on Monday confirmed fossil fuel executive Chris Wright to serve as energy secretary, a key post to promote President Donald Trump’s efforts to achieve U.S. “energy dominance” in the global market.
Scientists hope these tiny froglets can save their species
London Zoo said Monday that 33 endangered Darwin’s frogs, named after scientist Charles Darwin who discovered the species, were born in their new home as part of a rescue mission to save the species from extinction.
Emergency crews deployed on Santorini as an earthquake swarm worries Greek experts
Authorities deployed emergency rescue crews to Greece’s volcanic island of Santorini on Monday as hundreds of people scrambled to leave after a spike in seismic activity raised concerns about a potentially powerful earthquake. Schools on four islands were also to shutter through Friday.
‘Like a horror show’: Dead birds at Oak Street Beach spark avian flu concerns
Since Friday, reports have come in of over 100 dead birds along the lakefront and scattered as far inland as a mall in Skokie.
Multiple tremors near Greek island of Santorini shut schools and put residents on edge
A series of earthquakes near the Greek island of Santorini have led authorities to shut down schools, dispatch rescue teams with sniffer dogs and send instructions to residents including a request to drain their swimming pools.
Trump executive order threatens Northwest Indiana project, environment
A recently signed executive order by President Donald Trump has Northwest Indiana environmental advocates concerned about upcoming energy policies.
Northwest Indiana leader, residents call for more transparency from BP
Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott and a Whiting residents organization are asking for more transparency from BP following a Dec. 26 gas release.
Illinois clean energy leaders strategize in wake of Trump orders: ‘Make this about consumers’
A roundtable hosted by U.S. Rep. Sean Casten on Friday offered a sneak peek at strategies Illinois clean energy supporters are considering as President Donald Trump threatens to reduce funding for wind farms, solar power and electric vehicles. Casten highlighted the rapid decline of coal in the U.S., the rise of low-cost renewable energy and […]
Senate confirms Doug Burgum as interior secretary after Trump tasked him to boost drilling
The Senate confirmed Doug Burgum as interior secretary late Thursday after President Donald Trump tapped the North Dakota billionaire to spearhead the Republican administration’s ambitions to boost fossil fuel production.