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New Snake Species Named After Slash
The Guns N’ Roses guitarist has been a long-time enthusiast of reptiles and supporter of conservation efforts. New Snake Species Named After Slash Travis Bland
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Revealed: The best pics of nature – snapped by British and Irish photographers
The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) has announced the winners of its annual wildlife photography awards, with all fourteen winning and runner-up images taken by British and Irish photographers. The competition, which attracted more than 800 entries, judges submissions on content, composition and image quality, aiming to celebrate wildlife and the…
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Wetlands policy causes GOP friction
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Cramer puts hold on Trump nominees over wetlands Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer (N.D.) is placing a hold on all future Trump nominees over the administration’s approach to wetlands. © Greg Nash In a statement shared with The Hill, Cramer expressed disappointment that the administration…
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Trump lifts summer gasoline restrictions early as prices remain stubborn
The Trump administration is ending summertime smog restrictions on gasoline early this year in a bid to offer relief for high prices at the pump. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a waiver on Thursday allowing for sales of gasoline with a higher evaporation potential starting on Sept. 1, rather than the middle of the…
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My family have fished this river for 300 years – now pollution has killed all the fish
Coracle fishermen on the River Tywi in Carmarthenshire say pollution has decimated fish stocks, threatening the future of a fishing tradition dating back 300 years. Testing by the campaign group Save the River Tywi found evidence of industrial, agricultural and human waste pollution in the water, with fishermen reporting they now regularly find dead fish…
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Jon Favreau Details the ‘Sniper’-Like Shoot of Nat Geo’s Lion and What Comes Next
Jon Favreau discusses producing NatGeo’s Lion, its similarities to The Lion King, and why the unpredictable wildlife shoot has him considering a different genre for his next project.
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Texas, Iowa Senate races shift to toss-ups: Cook Political Report
The nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report shifted its ratings for both the Texas and Iowa Senate races to toss-ups Thursday as Republicans grapple with a scandal-ridden candidate in the Lone Star State and a shifting political environment that could favor Democrats in Iowa. Jessica Taylor, Cook Political Report Senate and governors editor, wrote…
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Trump eyes Keystone XL revival
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump says he wants to revive controversial pipeline President Trump indicated late Tuesday that a trade deal with Canada could involve a revival of the Keystone XL. © Dominika Zarzycka, NurPhoto via Getty Images “I have paused the 50% Tariffs against Canada, that were…
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Trump’s border plans spark controversy at Texas national park
The Trump administration’s border construction plans inside a Texas national park have hit a wall: resistance from community members ranging from environmental activists to county sheriffs. Last year, news broke that the federal government was planning to build more than 100 miles of border wall through the Big Bend region, including inside Big Bend National…
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The Witcher 3 NPCs Kept Dropping Their Babies Due to an Unintended Side Effect of a Cut Mechanic
CD Projekt Red quest designer Philipp Weber has revealed that during The Witcher 3’s development, female NPCs would sometimes drop babies on the ground before fleeing in fear whenever Geralt approached. The bizarre bug stemmed from an early design decision that prioritised realistic day-and-night routines for villagers over sensible reactions to the player, meaning characters…