Florida State

The species’ population collapsed at an alarming rate over the last 10 years, starved by a salty sea swallowing its homeland in the Florida Keys.

Rising seas wiped out an entire US species for the first time. Scientists say it’s a sign of things to come

Across most US coastlines, the rate of sea level rise would suggest future trajectories that would be considered “intermediate” under a series of scenarios projected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The sea level rise scenarios, which range from “low” and “intermediate low” to “intermediate high” and “high,” are based on various uncertainties including the global resolve to address the greenhouse gas emissions warming the climate.

In the South, sea level rise accelerates at some of the most extreme rates on Earth

Older than dinosaurs and trees, sharks have endured a lot throughout their 450 million years on Earth. They’ve even survived five mass extinctions, including the asteroid that wiped out 75% of life on the planet. But many species of these aquatic apex predators are now in danger of dying out forever.

Several shark species are facing extinction. Here’s how you can help

Cyprus, an island country in the Mediterranean, is renowned for its sparkling white-sand beaches and turquoise waters. But those beaches are at risk of disappearing within mere decades. What's happening?. Cyprus Mail reported on the alarming news, quoting Cypriot scientist Dr. Giorgos Zittis from the nonprofit research center the Cyprus...

Scientists issue warning after half of nation's beaches expected to vanish in next 50 years: 'These efforts can be stepped up'

Indy100

A landmass which was once home to up to half a million people has been discovered off the coast of northern Australia.The now-submerged continental shelf was a vast, habitable landscape for much of the past 65,000 years, covering some 390,000 square kilometres (around 242,300 miles) – an area bigger than New Zealand The scientists who made the landmark find, led by Kasih Norman of Queensland’s Griffith University, said that the “complex landscape” that existed on the Northwest Shelf of Australia was “unlike any landscape found on our continent today”.And yet, the humans who lived there spoke similar languages and created...

Lost continent 'unlike anything found today' discovered off the coast of Australia

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

A heavily populated area may experience compounding effects of shaking. A recent study published in Nature Communications reveals that a massive earthquake 2,500 years ago dramatically shifted the course of one of the world’s largest rivers. This previously undocumented seismic event rerouted the main channel of the Ganges River into present-day, densely populated Bangladesh, an area that continues to be at high risk for significant earthquakes.

A Major Earthquake Caused One of the Largest Rivers on Earth To Abruptly Change Course – Could It Happen Again?

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Slugs can be a major nuisance in the garden, devouring plants and leaving behind a trail of destruction. Many gardeners, in their quest to protect their precious plants, resort to salting slugs as a quick fix. However, this method, while effective in killing slugs, is not only cruel but also detrimental to your garden and the environment. Understanding why salt kills slugs and exploring alternative methods can help you manage these pests in a more humane and environmentally friendly way.

Why Salt Kills Slugs (And Why You Should Never Salt A Slug)

Gloucester, MA

ABC News

Blue whales are the largest animals on Earth, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Largest animal on Earth seen off the coast of Massachusetts in rare double sighting

The biggest ice shelf in Antarctica is slipping — a first-of-its-kind discovery related to our warming world. A study published in Geophysical Research Letters in March showed that the Ross Ice Shelf slips daily, reported Washington University in St. Louis, in a story posted by SciTechDaily. According to Britannica, the ice shelf is the largest in Antarctica at about 182,000 square miles, which is nearly the size of France (around 212,000 square miles), per the CIA's The World Factbook. These slips can precipitate icequakes, which are similar to earthquakes, and fractures.

Scientists make concerning discovery deep below Antarctic ice shelf the size of France: 'We found that the whole shelf suddenly moves'

IFLScience

Animals here have found a way to live without sunlight.

Bizarre Sea Pig Spotted At Chile’s Deepest Seeps 2,836 Meters Below The Sea

Oregon State

Gearhart, OR

LiveScience

A rare giant hoodwinker sunfish that washed ashore Gearhart beach in Oregon could be the largest of its species ever sampled.

Gigantic sunfish that washed up on Oregon beach could be the largest of its species ever found

Texas State

Officials are warning that as floods in areas like streets and drainage canals recede, crocodiles are likely to turn up and sightings will increase.

At least 200 crocodiles crawl into cities as heavy rains hit northern Mexico near Texas

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When you think about sunken cities, your mind probably jumps right to Atlantis, that super-advanced island nation mentioned in Plato’s works that became really wicked and hedonistic and was eventually relegated to the bottom of the ocean after getting hit with some earthquakes. Unfortunately for conspiracy theorists and fans...

9 Real-Life Sunken Cities

A-Z-Animals

Traveling to bodies of water for relaxation and to take in the sights is a common recreational goal. Most of these bodies of water play host to entire ecosystems full of plants and animals. Have you discovered that some of the tranquil-looking lakes of the world are infested with sharks? Most sharks can’t survive in […]

Sharks in Lakes: Discover the Only Shark Infested Lakes on Earth

The waters of Timor-Leste are a goldmine for rare whale sightings.

First-Ever Footage Of Blue Whale Mother Nursing Its Calf On A 5,000-Kilometer Journey

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

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Sea level rise wipes out an entire U.S. species

Sea level rise driven by human-caused climate change may have wiped out an entire species in the U.S. for the first time. Why it matters: The...

Sea level rise wipes out an entire U.S. species

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