Elevated fire risk for Puerto Rico today!
SAN JUAN — There is a moderate risk of rip currents for most beaches across the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico tonight, the National Weather Service said today. "Life-threatening…
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As Miami-Dade cools on burning its garbage, is it finally composting’s big moment?
MIAMI — With the construction of a massive new garbage incinerator in Miami-Dade County now in serious doubt, environmentalists and climate activists hope it will open the door for a…
DPNR beach advisory: 2 beaches are not safe for swimming this weekend
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two beaches in the territory are deemed not safe for beachgoers based on water quality testing by the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources. Morningstar beach at…
Rip current warning remains in effect for St. Croix
SAN JUAN — The National Weather Service said there is a high risk of rip currents for St. Croix and parts of Puerto Rico, including Culebra, through tomorrow at 6:00…
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DPNR beach advisory: condo row beach in St. Croix is not safe
CHRISTIANSTED — One beach in St. Croix is not safe for beachgoers based on water quality testing the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resource conducted. Condo row in…
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Environmentalists say Trump’s energy order would subvert the Endangered Species Act
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Environmental groups concerned about loss of protections for vanishing animals see one of President Donald Trump’s early executive orders as a method of subverting the Endangered…
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West End beach not considered safe for swimming or fishing, DPNR says
FREDERIKSTED — One beach in St. Croix is not safe for beachgoers based on water quality testing the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resource conducted. Rainbow Beach in…
Rip current warning, small craft advisory and high surf advisory in effect
SAN JUAN — The combination of wind-driven seas and the long-period northerly swell will produce hazardous marine and coastal conditions during the next few days across the Atlantic waters, local Caribbean passages, northwest…
Hazardous marine conditions expected for St. Thomas, St. John and Culebra
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A combination of wind-driven seas and a long-period northerly swell will produce hazardous marine and coastal conditions during the next few days across the Atlantic waters, local Caribbean passages, northwest…
How insurance innovation could unlock billions for nature-based climate solutions
With some 55% of the world’s GDP either moderately or heavily dependent on nature, according to PwC, much more finance needs to flow away from activities that harm nature towards activities…