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Much of the inner reef at Oahu's Hanauma Bay is dead after decades of tourism. The state may sign a law banning over-the-counter sunscreens believed to harm coral.

Hawaii Approves Bill Banning Sunscreen Believed To Kill Coral Reefs

If Gov. David Ige signs the bill, popular sunscreen brands including Coppertone, Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic will be illegal. Lawmakers say they contain chemicals harmful to delicate marine life.

Hear A Conversation With Mitski About Her New Song, 'Geyser'

Mitski's new album is called Be the Cowboy. She talks with All Songs Considered's Bob Boilen about the lead-off single "Geyser," and the near-desperate passion that went into making it.

CBS News Investigates Jacksonville-Based Wounded Warrior Project

The Jacksonville-based Wounded Warrior Project charity is being harshly criticized in a CBS News investigation.The Wounded Warrior Project’s purpose is to…

Cyclone Fani forced the evacuation of millions of people in South Asia, including in India's Odisha state. The storm left hundreds of homes destroyed.

Rare Summer Cyclone Leaves Dozens Dead In South Asia

Cyclone Fani tore through India and Bangladesh over the weekend, forcing the evacuation of millions of people.

FAU's Self-Driving Sailboat Will Monitor Algal Blooms In Lake Okeechobee

With clear skies and breezy winds, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) revealed its newest invention Tuesday at Pahokee Marina, in the southern half of...

A Straw That Does Not Suck - At Least As Far As The Environment Is Concerned

There’s a new eco-friendly drinking straw on the market, and it looks like it could be a viable option for businesses seeking alternatives to traditional…

Technically, the two largest planets in our solar system will still be hundreds of millions of miles apart. But Dec. 21, from our vantage point on earth, they’ll look like they’re nearly touching.

On Winter Solstice, Jupiter And Saturn Will Be Side By Side

The last time Jupiter and Saturn came this close was 1623, but that conjunction was too near the sun to be seen on Earth. The most recent visible to humans was 800 years ago.

Joshua Guirguis saw a vapor tracer race across the sky in Marlton, N.J.

Green, Violet, Oh My: NASA Rocket Launch Lights Up Eastern Skies

The mission, to study energy transfer in space, had a brilliant upshot for nighttime viewers. East Coasters saw the green and violet vapor clouds glowing above — and have the pictures to prove it.

Jacksonville Catholic School Wins U.S. Department of Education Conservation Award

Jacksonville’s Christ the King Catholic School is one of 40 schools nationwide to win the U.S. Department of Education’s Green Ribbon Award. The award…

Biden's Commerce Secretary, Gina Raimondo, Confirmed By Senate

Updated at 2:58 p.m. ETThe Senate confirmed Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo on Tuesday as the next secretary of the U.S. Commerce Department.With a 84-15…

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