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Hurricane Lala Lashes Hawaii's Big Island With Wind, Rain But No Landfall

"Hurricane Lala skirted Hawaii’s Big Island Saturday without making landfall and is expected to gradually weaken after lashing the region with strong winds and drenching rain that flooded roads and turned rivers into raging torrents."

Source: AP, 08/17/2026

Meet The Man Circumnavigating The Arctic Ocean, Alone

"When sailing alone, even sleep is dangerous. Matt Rutherford knows this all too well. As he travels the Arctic, far from his home port of Annapolis, Md., the moments Rutherford does get to rest are precious. "It just becomes extremely difficult to get any sleep because if you hit the ice, you essentially die," he said."

Source: NPR, 08/14/2026

AI Push in Rulemaking Adds New Legal Risks for Federal Agencies

"The US government’s experimentation with AI in rulemaking carries the risk that actions associated with the technology may be overturned in court, former federal officials warn."

Source: Bloomberg Environment, 08/14/2026

What You Need To Know About The Water Crisis In Puerto Rico

"U.S. citizens in San Juan, Puerto Rico, are spending hours waiting for water trucks after water rationing went into effect amid drought on the island archipelago. Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González declared a state of emergency in late July as the water in key dams dropped below levels that can support communities."

Source: Yale Climate Connections, 08/14/2026

Scientists Warn Senate TSCA Overhaul Could Put Children At Greater Risk

"A group of over 30 scientists, health professionals, and public health advocates is urging the Senate not to weaken the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), a move they say will put children in harm’s way from toxic chemicals and pollutants."

Source: The New Lede, 08/14/2026

Trump Cancels Biden-Era Bid To Speed Power Line Construction

"The Trump administration is canceling a Biden-era effort to speed up power line construction in parts of Pennsylvania, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Nebraska and the Dakotas."

Source: The Hill, 08/14/2026

White House Reviews Expanding Hunting And Fishing In Wildlife Refuges

"A proposal to expand hunting and fishing access within wildlife refuges advanced this week to the White House review stage." "The Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed opening 14 refuges to new hunting or sport fishing access."

Source: E&E News, 08/14/2026

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