Environment

Waveland and other beaches in Mississippi are closed because of a large algae bloom along the coast. The beach is seen here last September, as storm clouds from Tropical Storm Gordon approached.

Toxic Algae Bloom Closes 25 Beaches On Mississippi's Coast, Fed By Fresh Floodwaters

4:34pm July 09, 2019

by Bill Chappell

The blue-green algae "can cause rashes, stomach cramps, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting," the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality says.

President Trump speaks during an event on the environment Monday at the White House.

Trump Touts 'Environmental Leadership,' Even As D.C. Has Floods And Critics Pounce

8:03pm July 08, 2019

by Jennifer Ludden

In an East Room event that played like a campaign rally, President Trump touted his push for clean air and "crystal clear" water. He made no mention of climate change, a growing concern for voters.

East West Market in Vancouver, British Columbia, offered single-use plastic bags with embarrassing slogans to encourage customers to utilize reusable bags.

How A Grocery Store's Plan To Shame Customers Into Using Reusable Bags Backfired

7:05pm July 08, 2019

by Serena McMahon

A Canadian grocery store put embarrassing slogans, such as "Wart Ointment Wholesale" and "Into the Weird Adult Video Emporium," on plastic bags to get customers to use reusable shopping bags.

Experts Say U.S. Power Grid Needs To Change Before Shifting To All Renewable Energy

4:46pm July 08, 2019

by Grace Hood

More cities, states, and even utilities are pledging to shift to all renewable energy. But experts say the nation's power grid needs a lot of changes to make that happen.

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The Guggenheim Museum, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright who developed the concept of "organic architecture," that a building should develop out of its surroundings.

UNESCO Adds 8 Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings To Its List Of World Heritage Sites

6:35pm July 07, 2019

by Josh Axelrod

The Guggenheim Museum in New York and Fallingwater in Pennsylvania now belong to a list that includes Machu Picchu and the pyramids of Egypt.

To Build Resilience, Puerto Rico Communities Embrace Grassroots Partnerships

5:46pm July 06, 2019

by Greg Allen

Across Puerto Rico, communities have partnered with foundations and charities to become more resilient against future natural disasters.

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Aftershocks Rattle Southern California Following 2 Quakes

5:43pm July 06, 2019

by Nathan Rott

California is recovering from a pair of the strongest earthquakes in two decades. Seismologists say the region can expect to continue to be hit by strong aftershocks for some time to come.