On Wednesday, October 4, a test is planned of the entire nation’s Emergency Alert system. Here’s what to know.
Author: Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY
Massive emergency alert test will sound alarms on every US phone, TV and radio in October
On Wednesday, October 4, a test is planned of the entire nation’s Emergency Alert system. Here’s what to know.
‘Hawaii is one family’: Maui wildfire tragedy ripples across islands
Residents in Hawaii are grieving, helping those affected by the wildfire tragedy. Meanwhile, the state is still welcoming tourists.
Why haven’t summer’s extreme heat waves caused any blackouts? Renewable energy is helping.
Record heat has not (yet) triggered large blackouts or brownouts as some predicted. Here’s why.
Self-driving taxis get 24/7 access in San Francisco. What historic vote means for the city.
San Francisco is the first city in the world where two separate self-driving taxi companies can begin offering paid rides after a vote Thursday.
Is mining the deep sea our ticket to green energy?: 5 Things podcast
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Climate change effects usually become clear over decades and centuries, but some alarming changes are looming, scientists fear.
Seafloor mining on hold for at least a year after clashes at international meeting
Industrial-scale deep-sea mining for metals and minerals is on hold for at least a year after clashes at International Seabed Authority meeting.
Deep-sea mining could help fuel renewable energy. Here’s why it’s been put on hold.
Industrial-scale deep-sea mining for metals and minerals is on hold for at least a year after clashes at International Seabed Authority meeting.
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