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Missing virus vials: Australian officials investigate biosecurity breach
Australian authorities are investigating how hundreds of potentially deadly virus samples disappeared from a laboratory in a major breach of biosecurity protocol. The incident occurred at Queensland’s Public Health Virology Laboratory in 2021. Now, the government is calling for an investigation to prevent future incidents. The vials, which included samples of Hendra virus, lyssavirus and… -
Monarch butterflies could get federal protections as threatened species
Monarch butterflies could soon be added to the threatened species list. U.S. wildlife officials announced Tuesday, Dec. 10, they’re planning to extend federal protections to the beloved pollinators after years of warnings that the population is shrinking, and the species may not survive climate change. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said it plans to… -
FTC issues Fortnite players refunds after being ‘tricked’ into purchases
Hundreds of thousands of Fortnite players are getting a refund after federal regulators found the game’s developer tricked players into spending money on unwanted purchases. The Federal Trade Commission said it’s starting to send $72 million in payments to Epic Games customers. It’s just the first round of refunds following a 2022 settlement of $245… -
BP cuts offshore wind spending as the company turns focus to fossil fuels
BP is transitioning away from offshore wind energy as the company redirects its focus toward oil and gas ventures. This development comes as the British energy giant announced an agreement to transfer all of its offshore wind projects into a joint venture with Japan’s largest power producer. The partnership will allow BP to share costs,… -
Colorado becomes US leader in EV market share, edging out California
New data revealed that Colorado surpassed California in the electric vehicle (EV) market share. During the third quarter of 2024, EVs accounted for 25.3% of new vehicle sales in Colorado, edging out California’s 24.3%. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis credited the achievement to the state’s robust rebate programs. Those programs complement federal EV incentives established under… -
Bengals QB Joe Burrow’s home burglarized during Monday football game
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow led his team to victory on Monday, Dec. 9. As he secured the win in Arlington against the Cowboys, his house was broken into hundreds of miles away in Ohio. A 911 call alerted law enforcement to the home where Burrow’s girlfriend reported someone was trying to get in. Her… -
Cleanup and wildlife rescue underway after oil spill in Boston-area river
Bird rescues and cleanup efforts are underway after around 100 gallons of home heating oil reportedly leaked into the Muddy River on Sunday, Dec. 8, in the Boston area. Wildlife officials were still on the job on Monday, working to save dozens of geese and ducks covered in oil from the spill. Zack Mertz of… -
Sweden’s renewable energy surplus threatens future of wind sector
Sweden, a global leader in renewable energy, faces an oversupply of clean electricity, becoming a problem for its wind power sector. The rapid expansion of wind turbines throughout the Nordic nation over the past two decades has resulted in power production exceeding the capacity of the national grid. Nearly 96% of the country’s electrical demand… -
Mystery drone sightings: 21 New Jersey mayors call for governor to investigate
Dozens of unidentified drones spotted in central and northern New Jersey are raising concerns among state lawmakers. At least 21 mayors are calling on New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy to launch a state investigation into their origins. In a letter, the mayors demanded that the investigation’s findings be released to state and local officials and… -
EVs help compact SUVs overtake sedans as nation’s most eco-friendly car
For the first time since government records began in 1975, compact SUVs have overtaken sedans as the most environmentally friendly car type in the United States. According to recent data from the Environmental Protection Agency, in 2023, compact SUVs emitted less carbon pollution per mile than the average sedan, a shift attributed to the rapid… -
Canadian wildlife resort offers a night with wolves, experts warn against trend
Parc Omega in Quebec, Canada, puts guests face-to-face with nature when they book a night at the park’s cabin. Some wildlife experts in Wyoming, meanwhile, say that such meetings between humans and wolves can cause negative impacts to the wild animals. Imagine a pane of glass separating you from a pack of wolves. A wildlife… -
UNESCO gives sake special status as Japan seeks to expand global market
Sake has been associated with Japanese culture for centuries. UNESCO internationally recognized the smooth rice wine on its “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity” list on Wednesday, Dec. 4. The special designation is something Japan has been hoping for. The Japanese government pursued the designation by UNESCO amid domestic issues such as declining consumption and a… -
EPA enforcement report includes record fines and first-ever climate crime arrest
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made enhancements to its regulatory enforcement actions in 2024. In its year-end report, the agency announced it had doled out record penalties and issued the first-ever arrest for a climate change-related crime. In 2024, the EPA said it resolved over 1,850 civil cases, a 3.4% increase from 2023, and charged…
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