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Biden bans new offshore oil drilling off California, most U.S. coastal waters
In a sweeping environmental decision during the final days of his presidency, President Biden on Monday banned new offshore oil and gas drilling across 625 million acres of America's oceans, including ...
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Marlon Brando Wanted to Build a ‘University of the Sea.’ These Scientists Are Bringing the Late Actor’s Vision to Life
On Tetiaroa, a vibrant coral atoll dotted with sandy islets, archaeologists, marine biologists and cultural practitioners are ...
This tiny Florida island has been hit by 3 hurricanes in 13 months. But most residents are staying put
Storms left Cedar Key, Florida facing an enormous reconstruction effort. What will the town look like—and who will be ...
Biden permanently bans new oil drilling off Atlantic, Pacific coasts. Here's what that means for SC.
President Joe Biden has enacted a sweeping ban of offshore drilling across most of the country's coasts. Here's what the move ...
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Underwater volcano off the US coast could erupt at any moment
Underwater eruptions may seem distant to folks on land, but they have global significance. The 2022 Hunga Tonga event, for ...
Biden bans new offshore oil drilling in California, most U.S. coastal waters
Landmark decision affects 625 million acres on Pacific Coast, Atlantic Coast, western Gulf of Mexico and parts of Alaska ...
Biden bans oil, gas leases off NC and other coasts. Trump calls it ‘ridiculous’
Donald Trump says he will reverse the ban, even though he put temporary protections in place before the 2020 presidential ...
Skip the Crowds on These Lesser-Known Islands Across the U.S.
It takes about 10 minutes by ferry to arrive at this bucolic Puget Sound island, which sits just northeast of the increasingly trendy San Juan Islands chain. Artists find inspiration in the serenity ...
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After Three Hurricanes in 13 Months, Residents of Cedar Key, Florida, Are Considering the Island’s Future—and Their Own
Storms left the small community facing an enormous reconstruction effort. What will the town look like—and who will be ...
Want to see a ball drop in Mississippi on New Year's Eve? Parties planned throughout state
If you want New Year's Eve fun with family or are looking for a way to connect with the community, there are lots of parties ...
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Third entangled endangered whale spotted in span of a week off East Coast
A third endangered whale has been spotted entangled in fishing gear off the East Coast ... whale about 60 miles (96 kilometers) east of the Outer Banks of North Carolina on Dec. 16.