Titanic sub search: What happens next
Personnel continue to scour the area where debris from the vessel was found.
2023-06-23 09:26
Japan’s Inflation Outpaces Forecast Amid Focus on BOJ Price View
Japan’s consumer prices rose at a faster pace than economists expected in May, an outcome that could fuel
2023-06-23 08:27
Crosley Green ordered to remain incarcerated after returning to prison for a crime he says he didn't commit
The state of Florida on Wednesday did not agree to release Crosley Green, a man who served three decades behind bars for a murder he says he didn't commit, two months after he was ordered to return to prison following his conditional release in 2021.
2023-06-23 07:55
Mexico Top Court Invalidates Second Part of AMLO Electoral Plan
Mexico’s top court invalidated the second half of an electoral reform supported by President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador
2023-06-23 07:55
Temu: Risk popular website sells forced labour goods
The claims arise from an investigation into a US law barring imports made with Uyghur labour.
2023-06-23 07:53
Titanic sub search: US Navy detected implosion-like sounds days ago
The US Coast Guard are said to have used the information to narrow the search area.
2023-06-23 07:23
Facebook and Instagram to restrict news access in Canada
It comes after parliament passed a bill requiring tech giants to compensate publishers for news.
2023-06-23 07:22
Titanic director James Cameron: 'I felt in my bones what happened' to sub
James Cameron, who has done 33 dives to the Titanic, tells the BBC he predicted the sub's loss days ago.
2023-06-23 07:18
Hunter Biden expected to be among high-profile guests at state dinner honoring Indian PM Modi
Hunter Biden is expected to attend the state dinner for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday evening, according to a guest list released by the White House, marking his first public appearance at the White House since his plea agreement was announced.
2023-06-23 06:45
Toxic algae is killing hundreds of dolphins and sea lions washing up on California beaches
Toxic algae are killing hundreds of dolphins and sea lions which are then washing up on beaches in Southern California. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has said that more than 1,000 animals have grown sick or died just this month. While algal blooms may be a seasonal problem, the climate crisis could be making the issue worse. More than 200 reports of animals in distress reach rescue groups every day. Biological sciences professor at the University of Southern California, David Caron, told the BBC that “I’ve heard of a number of people walking the beaches who have seen [sick] animal after [sick] animal”. “Animal rescue groups are scrambling to try to get boots on the ground to get the animals protected,” he added. Sea birds, dolphins, and sea lions are growing ill because of the expansion of some algae-producing domoic acid, a toxin. Dr Caron told the BBC that the algal blooms disrupt food webs. Shellfish, anchovies, and sardines eat the harmful materials before being eaten by animals further up the food chain. “They eat a meal of those highly toxic fish and then they become toxified themselves, and if they get enough of that material, it of course can kill them, which is happening now,” he said. NOAA states that Santa Barbara and Ventura counties are among the worst affected. The Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute co-founder Ruth Dover said in a statement, “We are doing the best we can to keep up with the intense pace,” of reports of marine mammals in distress. Domoic acid can make animals disoriented or they may even convulse and die while under the surface. The blooms may be harmful to humans as well since people may grow ill if they eat fish that have toxins. But the California Department of Public Health monitors such levels and will shut down shellfish beaches when needed, Dr Caron noted. People could also attempt to approach larger marine mammals, such as sea lions and dolphins if they’re stranded on land, but the animals may be aggressive under the influence of the toxins. Marine animals should be avoided, and people should instead call for the help of rescue groups. Some animals have been rescued after being captured and fed. After they have been provided with liquids, the animals may be able to flush the toxins out. The algae blooms usually take place between March and June in California, but the long winter means that the blooming is occurring later in the season. Experts have noted that while not all kinds of algae are harmful, more of those that are dangerous are spreading to new areas because of the climate crisis. Higher water temperatures mean that larger areas are now habitable for the algae. Dr Caron said scientists are attempting to fully understand the effects of the climate crisis on organisms living along coastlines. “But we have a fair amount of evidence, especially in inland waters, that climate change is exacerbating some of the problems that we’re seeing with harmful algae,” he told the BBC. Read More To restore reefs dying in warming seas, UAE turns to coral nurseries Poland, Germany discuss avoiding repeat of deadly river pollution but ready for all scenarios Chesapeake Bay report cites environmental justice disparities How deep is the ocean and what’s at 3,900 metres? How deep is the ocean and what’s at 3,900 metres? Tropical Storm Bret’s hurricane forecast downgraded but Caribbean remains on alert
2023-06-23 05:57
US climate change lawsuit seeks $50 billion, citing 2021 heat wave
By Clark Mindock An Oregon county on Thursday sued Exxon, Chevron, other major oil and coal companies, and
2023-06-23 05:46
Canada police name highway crash victims
Babas, peperes, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers among 16 lost in Canada highway crash.
2023-06-23 03:51