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Catholic bishops from Global South demand climate justice

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

In a joint ecological appeal, they blasted the “openly denialist and apathetic stance” of “so-called elites of power” in the industrialized world who pressure their governments to back off sufficient mitigation and adaptation measures.

‘Lovebugs’ swarm South Korea, blanketing a mountain peak

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press

The insects do not transmit diseases or sting humans, but there have been increasing public complaints about lovebugs sticking to car windows and the walls of houses, restaurants and subway trains.

Scientists track humpback whale migration with an assist from AI technology

By John Yang, Claire Mufson

Humpback whales are some of the largest creatures on Earth and live in every one of the planet’s oceans. Their seasonal migrations are among the longest of any mammal, stretching thousands of miles. Now, scientists are using AI-powered facial recognition…

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Is your lump charcoal made from U.S.-grown hardwood? An expert investigates

By Adriana Costa, The Conversation

An expert analyzed bags of lump charcoal and found that did not give buyers as much effective grilling fuel as their labels promised.

Climate change is making Switzerland’s ebbing glaciers look like Swiss cheese

By Fanny Brodersen, Matthias Schrader, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press

The glaciers of Switzerland, which has the most of any country in continental Europe, are fading because of global warming. Their fragility became starkly apparent last month as a mudslide swallowed up the village of Blatten.

New York City hits 100 degrees under extreme heat wave baking Eastern U.S.

By Associated Press

Large swaths of the country were broiling under a heat dome, worsened by a humid atmosphere that’s circling the East.

LIVE MAP: Track the path of Tropical Storm Andrea

By Associated Press

The tropical storm is expected to be short-lived.

Tropical Storm Andrea, first of Atlantic hurricane season, has formed

By Associated Press

The tropical storm is expected to weaken Tuesday night and dissipate by Wednesday night.

First images of universe taken by largest digital camera ever shows colorful nebulas, stars and galaxies

By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, located on a mountaintop in Chile, unveiled vibrant images Monday of colorful nebulas, stars and galaxies.

It’s been 50 years since the blockbuster movie ‘Jaws,’ but there’s more to be revealed about shark biology

By Gareth J. Fraser, The Conversation

A shark expert, whose own curiosity about these fascinating fish was sparked by the movie "Jaws," explains some of their unique features and the many discoveries made in the decades after its release.