October 30, 2024
Michigan ranks sixth in the nation for clean energy jobs based on the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2024 Energy and Employment Report. (Matt Jaworowski/NBC Grand Rapids/WOODTV.com)
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A new study finds nearly 85 percent of young Americans are very worried about climate change. (Nina Dietz/Inside Climate News)
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Scientists have found microplastics in dolphin breath. (Hiroko Tabuchi/The New York Times)
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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) says Arkansas is sitting on enough potential lithium reserves to meet the global demand for EV batteries. (Elizabeth Weise/USA Today)
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The Biden Administration designated the first-ever Indigenous proposed and run marine sanctuary off the central coast of California. (Noah Haggerty/The Los Angeles Times)
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A new study finds EV charging stations boost sales at nearby businesses, quantifying the impact of charging infrastructure for the first time. (Nicolás Rivero/The Washington Post)
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The land and trees on earth absorbed almost no net carbon in 2023, meaning reaching net zero will not be possible. (Cristen Hemingway Jaynes/Eco Watch)
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said the 2023 mass coral reef bleaching event still underway is the most extensive on record. (Alison Withers and Gloria Dickie/Reuters)
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New research finds Russia helped spread misinformation and false claims about the recent hurricanes to drive Americans apart. (David Klepper/The Associated Press)
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One in three Michiganders may be getting their water from aquifers containing PFAS in detectable amounts. (Kelly House/Bridge Michigan)
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Then there’s this…
Nikon just announced the winners of the 50th Small World Competition - take a look at what can be seen under the microscope in the photographs. (Washington Post Staff/The Washington Post)
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