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PFAS Levels in Tap Water for 73 Million People in U.S. Exceed EPA Thresholds: NRDC Report
EcoWatch
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July 22, 2025
Pouring a glass of water from a kitchen faucet. Leonard Ortiz / MediaNews Group / Orange County Register via Getty Images Why you can trust us Founded in 2005 as an Ohio-based environmental newspaper, EcoWatch is a digital platform dedicated to...
Samoa Football assure safety measures amid dengue outbreak ahead of OFC U16 event
RNZ
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July 29, 2025
Samoa’s Ayres Ava on attack against the Cook Islands during the OFC 2024 Under-16 Women's Championship in Fiji. Photo: Kirk Corrie / Phototek.nz Samoa's football federation (SFA) says they have taken measures to ensure players and officials...
Tsunami threats downgraded but public to remain cautious after Russian earthquake
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 30, 2025
Countries in the Pacific and South America have downgraded their tsunami alerts after avoiding the worst following one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded. The magnitude-8.8 tremor off Russia's far east coast was the largest since 2011,...
Tsunami warnings still active after Russian earthquake
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 30, 2025
Some countries in the Pacific and South America remain on tsunami alert after one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded, while many other countries have downgraded their warnings after avoiding the worst. The magnitude-8.8 tremor off Russia's...
Tsunami evacuation orders lifted in Hawaii, threat to…
The Oklahoman
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Tsunami waves reached Hawaii and the West Coast after a historically powerful earthquake struck off Russia's east coast, but evacuation orders in Hawaii were later lifted and beaches in Los Angeles County reopened July 30 as the threat to U.S....
Dow drops ahead of tech earnings, Fed decision looms large
Proactive USA
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July 30, 2025
4:10pm: Eyes turn to Big Tech US stocks ended Wednesday’s session on a mixed note as investors digested the Federal Reserve’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged and braced for key earnings from Microsoft and Meta after the bell. The Dow...
Dengue precautions in place as Samoa prepares for U16 women's tournament - OFC
RNZ
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July 30, 2025
Samoa’s Ayres Ava on attack against the Cook Islands during the OFC 2024 Under-16 Women's Championship in Fiji. Photo: Kirk Corrie / Phototek.nz The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) 2025 Under-16 Women's Championship scheduled to kick off in...
Tsunami waves reach Hawaii, West Coast hours after magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia
The Palm Beach Post - Florida
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A magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami waves that reached Hawaii and the West Coast. While initial warnings prompted evacuations, most were downgraded to advisories as wave heights were less than initially...
Public tribute in honor of the late Gov. Arnold I. Palacios
Marianas Variety
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IT is with deep sorrow and heartfelt respect that I join the people of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in mourning the passing of the Honorable Governor Arnold I. Palacios. His departure marks the end of a remarkable chapter in...
Deep sea mining: What it is and why the Pacific is at the centre of it
Pacific Media Network
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Deep sea mining has grown to become both a contentious and polarising practice in the Pacific. It is viewed as either a pathway to economic prosperity or a source of environmental devastation. Deep sea mining extracts minerals like cobalt, nickel,...
Powerful 8.8-Magnitude Earthquake Off Russia Triggers Widespread Tsunami Alerts Across Pacific
[your]NEWS
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July 30, 2025
By Gloria Ogbonna A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Tuesday, shaking the Pacific Rim and prompting tsunami warnings and advisories in multiple regions, including Alaska, Hawaii, the U.S....
NOAA designates critical habitat for Indo-Pacific coral species
E&E News
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July 21, 2025
NOAA has placed new environmental restrictions on more than 58,000 acres of ocean bottom in the western Pacific to further protect endangered coral reefs whose habitats have been degraded by a warming climate and ocean acidification. Critical...
Tsunami evacuation orders lifted in Hawaii, threat to West Coast eases
USA Today
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Tsunami waves reached Hawaii and the West Coast after a historically powerful earthquake struck off Russia's east coast, but evacuation orders in Hawaii were later lifted and beaches in Los Angeles County reopened July 30 as the threat to U.S....
8.8 magnitude earthquake latest: Volcano erupts in Russia, tsunami waves reach California
1310 KFKA - Colorado
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July 30, 2025
NOAA (LOS ANGELES) — A massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia’s Pacific coast, sparking tsunami warnings and evacuations of coastal areas in Hawaii and alerts along the U.S. West Coast. Latest In Russia, a camera captured the eruption...
Tsunami alerts issued for Alaska, West Coast after magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia
AOL
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A magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on July 29, triggering tsunami alerts for the entire U.S. West Coast and prompting evacuation warnings in Hawaii, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The earthquake was recorded at...
Tsunami waves reach Hawaii after 8.8 magnitude quake off Russia A magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami alerts across the Pacific and the entire U.S. West Coast. Read more »
Yahoo News
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Tsunami waves reached Hawaii and the West Coast after one of the strongest earthquakes in recorded history, a magnitude 8.8 temblor, struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on July 29, but evacuation orders in Hawaii were lifted hours later. The...
First tsunami waves hit California with LA and San Francisco on alert as Americans forced to flee their homes in Hawaii
The U.S. Sun
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July 30, 2025
TSUNAMI waves have hit parts of California - hours after the monster 8.8 earthquake that was reported off the coast of Russia. Waves of around one-and-a-half feet have been reported while locals and tourists in San Francisco and Los Angeles are on...
NZ and Pacific on high alert as powerful quake trigger tsunami warning
Pacific Media Network
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Coastal areas around New Zealand are being warned to expect strong water currents and unexpected waves after a powerful earthquake measuring 8.7 hit the Russian coast on Wednesday, New Zealand time. A national advisory was issued at 8.33pm on...
Tsunamis Hit Hawaii And The West Coast After One Of The Most Powerful Earthquakes Ever Recorded Strikes Off Russia's Coast
The Travel
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July 30, 2025
One of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded struck off the coast of Russia on Tuesday, 29 July 2025, igniting tsunami warnings in a number of countries across the Pacific, including the United States. Tsunami alerts were issued for Hawaii...
U.S. Airlines Issue Tsunami Travel Waivers—Here’s What To Know If You’re Flying
Forbes
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Topline Following tsunami advisories triggered by one of the most powerful earthquakes recorded, major U.S. airlines are allowing passengers flying in or out of Hawaii to change their travel plans without extra cost. Major U.S. carriers, including...