Environment
Oil Movement Through Strait of Hormuz Expected to Increase
Energy Secretary Chris Wright indicated that oil transport through the Strait of Hormuz is anticipated to rise as the U.S. and Iran work to resolve their prolonged conflict. During an event hosted by the Atlantic
Data Centers Expansion and The Impact of Incentives and Public Concerns
Incentives for Data Centers Data centers are expanding rapidly across the U.S. Some states are offering significant tax incentives to attract these projects. Washington and Texas are leading with the largest number of subsidized data
Forest Service Research Faces Uncertain Future Amid Reorganization
When trees fall in Baltimore, the city doesn’t send them to landfills. Instead, they are sent to Camp Small, a facility that repurposes them into furniture, flooring, and other products. This operation generates revenue for
La Brea Tar Pits Renovation: Safeguarding the Past for Future Exploration
The La Brea Tar Pits will close for an extensive renovation starting July 6. The changes will transform the museum into the Samuel Oschin Global Center for Ice Age Research, set to open in summer
Smog Worsens in Southern California in 2026
The initial five months of 2026 have marked the worst period for air quality in Southern California in over ten years. Statewide air monitoring data indicates an increase in unhealthful air days, particularly in the
Virunga National Park: Protecting Gorillas Amidst Ebola Threats
The Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo is a sanctuary for around a third of the world’s mountain gorilla population. However, the park is facing significant challenges due to the Ebola outbreak,
Exploring the Impact of Mining Through Photography at the National Gallery of Art
The National Gallery of Art presents a captivating exhibition titled Beneath the Surface: Mining and American Photography, showcasing a rich collection of photographs dating back 185 years. This exhibition emerges at a timely moment, offering
Mass Protest in Albania Over Luxury Resort Development
Albanians Rally Against Proposed Resort A large group of Albanians took to the streets this week to voice opposition to a planned luxury resort backed by Jared Kushner’s investment firm, which they believe threatens a
Legal Dispute Halts Atlantic Snapper Season, Impacting Anglers and Fishermen
Off the coast of St. Augustine, Florida, Chris Kemp engages in a challenging struggle with a fish 150 feet below the surface. When he finally reels in the 10-pound red snapper aboard the Jodie Lynn
Limited Interest in Arctic Oil Lease Auction
An auction for oil drilling leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge concluded with only 10 percent of the available land secured for development. This outcome contrasted with predictions of an economic upturn due to