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University of Michigan slithers toward history with massive acquisition of jarred snake specimens

University of Michigan slithers toward history with massive acquisition of jarred snake specimens

ANN ARBOR, Mich.
Diana Nyad marks anniversary of epic Cuba-Florida swim, freeing rehabilitated sea turtle in the Keys

Diana Nyad marks anniversary of epic Cuba-Florida swim, freeing rehabilitated sea turtle in the Keys

KEY WEST, Fla.
After years of decline, endangered right whale population could be levelling off

After years of decline, endangered right whale population could be levelling off

HALIFAX — The population of critically endangered North Atlantic right whales appears to be stabilizing after years of discouraging declines, according to new data released Monday by an international team of marine scientists.
Better data, management of water needed for Canada's agri-food sector: report

Better data, management of water needed for Canada's agri-food sector: report

OTTAWA — The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute is recommending that governments across the country develop a national plan to sustainably manage and use water for the agri-food sector.
Even with carbon emissions cuts, a key part of Antarctica is doomed to slow collapse, study says

Even with carbon emissions cuts, a key part of Antarctica is doomed to slow collapse, study says

No matter how much the world cuts back on carbon emissions , a key and sizable chunk of Antarctica is essentially doomed to an “unavoidable” melt, a new study found. Though the full melt will take hundreds of years, slowly adding nearly 6 feet (1.
IAEA officials say Fukushima's ongoing discharge of treated radioactive wastewater is going well

IAEA officials say Fukushima's ongoing discharge of treated radioactive wastewater is going well

TOKYO (AP) — The operator of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant said the discharge of the second batch of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea ended as planned on Monday, and International Atomic Energy Agency officials in Japan for the

Decline of rare right whale appears to be slowing, but scientists say big threats remain

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The decline of one of the rarest whales in the world appears to be slowing, but scientists warn the giant mammals still face existential threats from warming oceans, ship collisions and entanglement in fishing gear.
Norma downgraded to a tropical storm in Mexico as Hurricane Tammy leaves Barbuda

Norma downgraded to a tropical storm in Mexico as Hurricane Tammy leaves Barbuda

CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico (AP) — Norma strengthened slightly and dumped heavy rain after being downgraded to a tropical storm Sunday as it moved into mainland Mexico, while Hurricane Tammy left the Caribbean island of Barbuda with minor damage.
Calgary says drinking water remains safe following sewage discharge upstream

Calgary says drinking water remains safe following sewage discharge upstream

Calgary officials are monitoring the city's water supply following a sewer pipe leak in a municipality upstream on the Bow River, but the city says its tap water remains safe to drink.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is traveling to China to talk climate change

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is traveling to China to talk climate change

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov.
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