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The operator of Japan’s damaged Fukushima nuclear plant has announced that the third release of treated water has been completed without incident.

TOKYO (AP) — The release of a third batch of treated radioactive wastewater from Japan’s damaged Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean ended safely as planned, its operator said Monday, as the country’s seafood producers continue to suffer from a Chinese import ban imposed after the discharges began. Significant quantities of radioactive liquid waste

Unfortunately, the second test flight of SpaceX’s massive new rocket ended in explosions.

On Saturday, SpaceX attempted to launch the Starship, a large rocket, but unfortunately, both the booster and the spacecraft were lost due to explosions just minutes into the test flight. The spacecraft successfully entered space after launching from South Texas, but communication was abruptly lost. According to SpaceX officials, it seems that the ship’s self-destruct

The latest hardiness zone map will assist American gardeners in adapting to changing climates.

Magnolia trees and camellias, once vulnerable to frost damage in Boston’s cold climate, may now thrive in the city thanks to recent changes. The United States Department of Agriculture recently released an updated version of their “plant hardiness zone map,” the first update in ten years. The new map highlights the effects of climate change

After controversy surrounding the use of fossil fuels, Texas has authorized new textbooks in the largest oil and gas producing state in the US.

The education board in Texas has given the green light to new science textbooks, but has requested that certain publishers remove content that has been deemed inaccurate or unfairly portrays fossil fuels in the state known for its oil and gas industry. The recent vote on the Texas State Board of Education revealed deep divisions

Mongolian herders combat the effects of climate change by utilizing their own resourcefulness and innovative technology. The Associated Press captures their efforts through photos.

In Mongolia, the relationship between herders and their animals has existed for thousands of years in the expansive grasslands, creating a unique and undisturbed ecosystem. Upon initial observation, everything appears exactly as it may have appeared many years ago. A shepherd observes closely as a mare delivers a foal on a chilly morning in spring.

AP PHOTOS: Singapore gives the world a peek into our food future

Like much of the rest of the world, Singapore is racing to feed a growing population with limited natural resources. But with almost no land for agriculture this small, wealthy, fast-paced and densely-packed nation is doing so by embracing and encouraging new food technologies that may someday help feed us all. The country of Singapore

AP PHOTOS: The Brazilian Amazon’s vast array of people and cultures

Known for its incredible diversity of flora and fauna, the Amazon rainforest is also inhabited by a diverse population with unique cultures. Soil scientist Judson Ferreira Valentim, who resides in Brazil’s Acre state, stated that the common belief that the environment excludes people is untrue. He argues that there are multiple variations of the Amazon

Reducing meat consumption would have a positive impact on the environment. Making small adjustments can influence one’s actions.

Preston Cabral consumes meat on a daily basis at his residence, however, he enjoys the vegetarian options on “Meatless Mondays” and “Vegan Fridays” at school. “I had chips, tangerines, and a bean dish that resembled chili but without any meat. This was shared by a 12-year-old student at I.S. 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos on

The European Commission has decided to prolong the authorization of glyphosate for an additional decade due to a lack of consensus among member states.

The European Commission has decided to extend the application of the controversial herbicide glyphosate in the European Union for another decade. This decision was made after the 27 member countries were unable to come to a consensus on whether to approve or reject its continued use. The European Union’s representatives were unsuccessful in coming to

SpaceX is making another attempt to launch its massive rocket into orbit, following a previous unsuccessful try that resulted in an explosion.

SpaceX has received final approval from federal regulators and plans to conduct another test flight of its massive rocket on Friday, launching from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The initial flight of Starship resulted in a blast just a few minutes after takeoff from South Texas in April. On Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration granted its approval

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The operator of Japan’s damaged Fukushima nuclear plant has announced that the third release of treated water has been completed without incident.

Unfortunately, the second test flight of SpaceX’s massive new rocket ended in explosions.

The latest hardiness zone map will assist American gardeners in adapting to changing climates.

After controversy surrounding the use of fossil fuels, Texas has authorized new textbooks in the largest oil and gas producing state in the US.

Mongolian herders combat the effects of climate change by utilizing their own resourcefulness and innovative technology. The Associated Press captures their efforts through photos.

AP PHOTOS: Singapore gives the world a peek into our food future

AP PHOTOS: The Brazilian Amazon’s vast array of people and cultures

Reducing meat consumption would have a positive impact on the environment. Making small adjustments can influence one’s actions.

The European Commission has decided to prolong the authorization of glyphosate for an additional decade due to a lack of consensus among member states.

SpaceX is making another attempt to launch its massive rocket into orbit, following a previous unsuccessful try that resulted in an explosion.