Environment

Blocking the narrow waterway between Russia and Alaska could help stabilize a vulnerable system of ocean currents, scientists found in a study. The post appeared first on .

The new federal office will undo a change made after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil disaster. Critics say it could reduce environmental oversight. The post appeared first on .

The new deep-sea atlas underscores Beijing’s interest in ocean mining, its military ambitions and its claims to disputed waters. The post appeared first on .

The Times unearthed memos that signaled a major shift in the court’s operations, in a decision that critics say was rushed and flawed. The post appeared first on .

The fires are also causing poor air quality, expected to last into at least Thursday, for a corner of the Southeast. The post appeared first on .

House leaders abruptly canceled a vote on the measure when support started to look shaky. The post appeared first on .

The war in Iran has disrupted supplies of diesel, used to power trucks and heavy equipment, much more than gasoline, which is primarily used in passenger cars. The post appeared first on .

Though river monitoring shows bacteria levels have declined, scientists and environmentalists said a full recovery isn’t yet assured. The post appeared first on .

Collection services offer convenience, but most garments are shredded into low-grade stuffing or sent abroad to an uncertain fate. The post appeared first on .