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A team of employee volunteers at South Korean steelmaker Posco has removed 2,500 metric tons of marine debris since 2009, and they're now expanding their ocean cleanup efforts to remote islands. Nearly 180 of these corporate volunteers hold professional diving licenses, allowing them to reach underwater waste that others can't.
A beloved beachfront attraction is turning its 15th anniversary into action with a new program bringing locals together to protect the coastline. The SkyWheel Myrtle Beach launched SkyWheel Cares with its first community beach cleanup this week.
Researchers discovered that massive sinkholes in China protect endangered trees from climate stress today, but isolate them genetically in ways that threaten their long-term survival. The finding reveals why connecting plant populations matters as much as preserving rare habitats.
A science center in England just opened an interactive play zone teaching kids about chalk streams, rare waterways found almost nowhere else on Earth. The hope? Today's young explorers become tomorrow's environmental champions.
Europe's shift to clean energy continues as renewables now power over a quarter of the EU's energy needs, with three countries already above 50%. The milestone marks steady progress toward a greener future, though the pace needs to accelerate to meet 2030 goals.
Sweden now generates nearly two-thirds of its energy from renewable sources, setting a powerful example as Europe races toward its climate goals. The Nordic nation's success story offers a roadmap for countries still struggling to transition away from fossil fuels.
South Korea's fastest-growing startups are flipping the script on traditional business, hiring researchers instead of marketers and investing billions in labs instead of ads. The shift signals a new era where technological breakthroughs, not platform apps, drive the nation's innovation economy.
Construction workers building a park in Azerbaijan's Jalilabad district accidentally uncovered ancient storage jars and artifacts, bringing archaeologists rushing to the site. The discovery offers a glimpse into the region's rich historical past.
Astronomers found tantalizing hints of life-linked gases on a distant ocean world, sparking the most exciting scientific debate of 2025. While the signals remain uncertain, the discovery shows how close we're getting to answering humanity's biggest question.
A South Carolina mother has defied medical odds by surviving glioblastoma, one of the deadliest brain cancers, for 15 years. Her story offers hope to families facing similar diagnoses.
Two young brothers celebrating a family holiday were pulled beneath Blackpool Pier by powerful waves, but volunteer RNLI crews reached them just in time. Bodycam footage shows the heart-stopping rescue that brought both boys back to safety.
When a fisherman suffered critical injuries 680 miles off Mexico's coast, U.S. Air Force pararescuemen jumped from a plane into the open ocean to save his life. The daring rescue showcased how American and Mexican forces work together to protect lives across shared waters.
Fifty volunteers in Newport County helped 1,800 people file their taxes for free last year, ensuring families got every refund dollar they deserved. Now these community heroes need reinforcements for the 2027 tax season.
A Long Island community is coming together to preserve a Revolutionary War burial site, giving new life to historic gravestones that tell the stories of America's earliest heroes. The Town of Huntington's restoration program will revive 20 historic cemeteries, connecting modern neighbors with centuries of local history.
Archaeologists discovered a complete Byzantine-era Christian city beneath Egypt's Dakhla Oasis, revealing churches, homes, and artifacts from Christianity's earliest centuries. The find offers a rare window into how ancient Christian communities thrived in the Egyptian desert.
Kyle Bylin and Jeremy Morrison discovered through an at-home DNA test that they were switched at birth in 1988 at a North Dakota hospital. Both men are now navigating their unexpected discovery while seeking answers about how the mix-up happened.
A team of Australian cave divers is using action cameras to create stunning 3D maps of underwater caves that wind beneath city streets and homes. Their technology is making dangerous dive sites safer while giving the public a rare glimpse into a hidden world.
Twenty-six years after winning Olympic gold, Australia's women's water polo team returns to the same Sydney pool to face the USA in a World Cup semifinal. Both Australian teams have reached the semifinals, with the men stunning defending world champions Spain.