Meet the captain.
His name is Kim Gwang-heon and he has more than 40 years of seafaring experience. The post appeared first on .
Environment
Shutdowns Don’t Usually Stop Disaster Work. FEMA Just Made It Harder.
The agency canceled some travel to disaster sites, citing a partial government shutdown, according to emails sent to staff. The post appeared first on .
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An Antarctic Expedition Ends in New Zealand
But stay tuned: We’ve still got more to share about this Antarctic expedition, and the next ones scientists are already planning. The post appeared first on .
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E.P.A. Plans to Loosen Mercury Rules for Coal Plants, Documents Show
Senior officials at the Environmental Protection Agency are expected to announce the move on Friday, according to people briefed on the matter. The post appeared first on .
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Methane Hunters Track Swamp Gas That Is Driving Climate Warming
Methane emissions from wetlands are rising faster than those from industrial sources, prompting concerns about a climate feedback loop. The post appeared first on .
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Documenting a ‘Drastically Changing’ Scientific Landscape
In the Lost Science series, scientists whose jobs or funding have been cut by the Trump administration tell their stories. The post appeared first on .
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Potomac Sewage Spill Becomes Ecological Disaster and Political Fight
A D.C. utility had been working for weeks to repair a collapsed sewer line when the president blamed Maryland’s governor for the contamination on Monday. The post appeared first on .
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It’s Mardi Gras in New Orleans. This Year, the Party Might Be a Bit Greener.
Carnival can generate more than 1,000 tons of trash every year. A coalition of nonprofit groups, city officials and scientists has a plan to clean it up. The post appeared first on .
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Lake Erie’s Storm Surges Become More Extreme
Officials are designing new ways to protect the shorelines from sudden flooding and longer storm seasons. The post appeared first on .
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Teddy Roosevelt’s Family Urges G.O.P. to Protect Public Lands
In a rare letter to Republican senators, four descendants of the former president oppose mining near a wilderness area in Minnesota. The post appeared first on .
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