In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have located the world’s largest known coral in the remote southwest Pacific Ocean, near the Solomon Islands. This massive coral specimen, spanning over 100 feet and estimated to be more than 300 years old, was identified...
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World’s Largest Coral Discovered in the Southwest Pacific, Visible from Space
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Shell Wins Appeal Over Emission Reduction Mandate
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Mexico Reeling from ‘Zombie Storm’ John as Death Toll Rises
At least 15 people have died as a result of the devastating impact of Hurricane John, according to Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. The hurricane, initially making landfall as a category three storm on Mexico’s Pacific coast near Acapulco, has left a...
Hurricane Helene: Asheville Faces Growing Crisis as 600 Remain Missing, 162 Dead Across Six States
AMnews Online — The aftermath of Hurricane Helene continues to devastate communities across the southeastern United States, with the death toll now reaching 130 and hundreds still missing. In Asheville, North Carolina, the situation remains particularly dire, as...
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