On Wednesday, October 4, a test is planned of the entire nation’s Emergency Alert system. Here’s what to know.
Author: Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY
Massive emergency alert test will sound alarms on every US phone, TV and radio in October
On Wednesday, October 4, a test is planned of the entire nation’s Emergency Alert system. Here’s what to know.
Self-driving taxis get 24/7 access in San Francisco. What historic vote means for the city.
San Francisco is the first city in the world where two separate self-driving taxi companies can begin offering paid rides after a vote Thursday.
Need a job? Hiring to flourish in these fields as humans fight climate change.
These growing fields are helping fight climate change — they’re also a great opportunity for job seekers or young people picking a new career.
The ocean floor is mysterious and filled with life. Humans might turn it into a mine.
Some environmental groups say ocean floor mining could have catastrophic consequences. Others say it’s a part of Earth’s green energy transition.
Are you a gas guzzler? The government might try to persuade you to switch to an EV
Some places in America are focusing on encouraging these “gasoline superusers” to go electric. Here’s where and how.
Gun violence across the US: At least 6 dead, dozens more injured in weekend shootings
A mass shooting in Willowbrook, Illinois, took place in a parking lot. In Washington state, gunfire erupted at the Beyond Wonderland music festival.
Millions of people are using an app to discover a hidden world all around them: Birds
Merlin’s Sound ID can identify 10,315 bird species. It’s based on a library of 2 million recorded bird songs from around the world.
Rotting seaweed, dead fish, no sand: Climate change threatens to ruin US beaches
Warmer-than-average temperatures can mean more fish kills and shark sightings, increased rip currents and coast-covering seaweed blobs.
Climate change calls for cuts in carbon emissions. These US companies are leading the way.
America’s Climate Leaders list, according to USA TODAY and Statista, recognizes companies’ efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.