Blue-green algae bloom alert issued for portions of Martin County
Blue-green algae bloom alert issued for portions of Martin County
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Sacramento BeeHistoric Death Valley tower topples over as driver uses it to free vehicle, rangers say
The 13-mile long aerial tram was constructed in 1911 “to transport salt from Saline Valley to Owens Valley,” rangers said.
- Idaho Statesman
Angler’s discovery leads officials to 14 huge invasive fish in CO. See the pond monsters
“Yes, many Jaws jokes were made.”
- Sacramento Bee
‘Happy’ bear grins for camera as photographer’s years of work pay off. See its smile
The photo shows the bear wandering across a mountain overlooking a California city. “Hard to believe such a big fella could be so near.”
- San Luis Obispo Tribune
Elephant seal with plastic around neck was slowly starving. Then SLO County rescuers stepped in
“It really does take a village,” one organizer said of the endeavor to remove the plastic strap.
- CNN
There’s another chance to view the stunning northern lights show Sunday night – but not for everyone
In case you missed the stunning nighttime spectacle of multicolored auroras dancing in the skies across the Northern Hemisphere, there is still a chance Sunday evening to catch a glimpse – but not for everyone.
- GOBankingRates
6 Hybrid Vehicles To Stay Away From Buying
Not all hybrid cars are created equal. While some models offer excellent fuel efficiency, reliability and performance, others fall short. With so many options, it can be tough to separate the good...
- Sacramento Bee
Massive sea creatures breach off California, video shows. ‘I truly will never forget’
“It’s hard to explain the sheer size and power of these incredible, intelligent animals,” the man who took the video wrote.
- Kansas City Star
These are Missouri’s most invasive animals. What should you do if you find one?
Should you take a shot at a feral pig or kill any silver carp you catch? Here’s how experts recommend dealing with these animals.
- The Weather Network
Canada's May long weekend has it all, except for the 'perfect' forecast
The long weekend may not give everyone the tease of summer they want, but don't count it as a write off yet
- USA TODAY
As demolition begins on one of the last Klamath River dams, attention turns to recovery
Crews scraped the first shovelful of dirt from the top of the earthen dam, clearing another obstacle for people and salmon who rely on the Klamath.
- The Weather Network - Video
Heavy rain as thunderstorm threat moves into southern Ontario
The threat for training thunderstorms moves into southern Ontario with heavy rain for Monday. More details with Meteorologist Melinda Singh.
- CBC
‘Blue roof’ technology helps buildings go green
As communities seek new ways to adapt to climate change, 'blue roof' technology — which involves storing thousands of gallons of rainwater on the roof — is emerging as one way to help reduce flood risk, reuse water and reduce heating and cooling costs.
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
In Texas, planting these 10 plants could land you in jail with a hefty fine. But why?
How do plants get designated as noxious or invasive? Here’s what to know in Texas.
- Miami Herald
‘Large’ sea creature — with ‘unique’ tentacles — discovered as new species in Florida
Scuba divers discovered the “large” animal during a night dive, a study said.
- CBC
Lumber industry wary of coming months after record wildfire season in 2023
Steven Peters is concerned about the impact of wildfires on his family's business — and the local forestry industry as a whole.He is the third generation to work for Evergreen Lumber, a lumber mill based in La Crete, Alta., that has operated for more than 30 years. But it felt a singe from last summer's wildfires — even through the winter months, which brought little snow."We were salvaging right in the burn this year," Peters said."We had a flare up in January, where trees would actually still
- CBC
Entangled North Atlantic right whale prompts fishing closure in Gulf of St. Lawrence
Fisheries and Oceans Canada has temporarily shut down part of the Gulf of St. Lawrence to non-tended, fixed-gear fishing after an endangered North Atlantic right whale with gear entangled around its mouth was spotted northeast of New Brunswick Friday.The whale was seen northeast of the Acadian Peninsula and northwest of Quebec's Magdalen Islands during routine aerial surveillance and was many nautical miles from land, Fisheries and Oceans Canada said in a news release Monday.It's the first sight
- Business Insider
Boats still aren't safe from orcas as the Mediterranean yachting season kicks off and killer whales sink another yacht
Orca whales sank a 50-foot sailing yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar on Sunday in the latest of several attacks by the highly social species.
- The Weather Network
Renewed risk for storms builds in Alberta on Sunday
As temperatures soar, the risk of thunderstorms increases on the Prairies this weekend, bringing threats of heavy rain, small hail and strong winds.
- PA Media: UK News
CO2 increasing 10 times faster than any point in last 50,000 years – study
Scientists in the US and at the University of St Andrews studied ancient Antarctic ice to make the discovery.
- CBC
Water in N.W.T.'s Great Slave Lake is now so low, some houseboats won't float
Martin Rehak isn't quite sure what to make of it yet, as he sees some of the houseboats around him on Yellowknife Bay sitting on ground that's normally underwater. His own home is still afloat. "I don't know if it's supposed to be concerning or not," he said. "I mean, it's different — but I don't know if it is good or bad." "There's at least two or three [houseboats] right now, I could think of off the top of my head, who normally would be floating but are sitting on the floor of the lake." Acco