Experts said the sphere that washed ashore, leading to speculation about espionage, was nothing special. “Maybe everybody is paranoid because of balloons,” one said.
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Mystery Sphere on Japanese Beach Was Just a Buoy, Experts Say
Experts said the sphere that washed ashore, leading to speculation about espionage, was nothing special. “Maybe everybody is paranoid because of balloons,” one said.
Scientists Get a Close-Up Look Beneath a Troubling Ice Shelf in Antarctica
A robot lowered through the ice reveals how the Thwaites shelf is melting, which will help forecast its effect on global sea level.
A Proud Ship Turned Into a Giant Recycling Problem. So Brazil Plans to Sink It.
The old aircraft carrier, once the navy’s flagship, is packed with asbestos. No country, including Brazil, will let it dock to be dismantled.
COP15 Biodiversity Talks: Countries Sign On to “30×30” Conservation Plan
Roughly 190 nations, aiming to halt a dangerous decline in biodiversity, agreed to preserve 30 percent of the planet’s land and seas. The United States is not officially a participant.
How Belize Cut Its Debt by Fighting Global Warming
Developing nations are reducing their debt by pledging to protect their resources in financial deals that could give them a bigger role in the fight against climate change.
Climate Conference to Debate Whether Rich Nations Will Pay for Damage
For the first time, the conference agenda will officially include the divisive issue of compensation by large nations responsible for the bulk of emissions.
Battle Over Deep-Sea Mining Takes on New Urgency as Trial Run Winds Down
A Canadian company is testing mining equipment in the Pacific Ocean in its quest for metals needed for electric vehicles. Environmentalists oppose the mining, which could begin in 2024.
Surfing in Britain? It’s Chilly but Brilliant and Widening in Appeal.
On the North Devon coast, where breathtaking cliffs give way to barreling waves, the surfing scene can hold its own among the best in Europe, and more girls and women are taking it on.
Florida’s GOP Leaders Opposed Climate Aid. Now They’re Depending on It.
Senior Republican politicians in the state have opposed federal action against global warming, which is making storms like Hurricane Ian more destructive.