The nation’s largest dam removal project begins in California, but new concerns arise

Much of the dam base, gate pillars and footbridge were removed by Copco 2, the first of four dams scheduled to be decommissioned along the Klamath River.

A few miles south of the California-Oregon border, in a remote canyon on the Klamath River, the hum of heavy machinery marks the beginning of the largest dam removal project in US history. Hundreds of workers and dozens of trucks and demolition vehicles last month began dismantling a nearly century-old concrete dam, the first of … Read more

NBC meteorologist cites controversial United Nations study that says extreme heat will make southern US unlivable for humans

Angie Lassman, a meteorologist at NBC, cited a United Nations study as pointing out that extreme heat will make the southern region of the United States unlivable for humans.

News By Yael Halon, Fox News July 10, 2023 | 00:06 An NBC meteorologist suggested Sunday that the United Nations’ prediction that extreme heat could make some areas of the US South unlivable for humans in the future is probably closer than you might think. During a discussion of extreme heatwaves expected to hit parts … Read more

United Nations nuclear watchdog says Japan can release nuclear wastewater into the ocean

United Nations nuclear watchdog says Japan can release nuclear wastewater into the ocean

Japan plans to release more than one million tons of nuclear wastewater into the Pacific. Christopher Furlong/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption on/off Christopher Furlong/Getty Images Japan plans to release more than one million tons of nuclear wastewater into the Pacific. Christopher Furlong/Getty Images MANILA, Philippines The International Atomic Energy Agency has approved a plan … Read more