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Gray whale could be sick from tracking tag

A gray whale appears to have developed an infection after being darted with a satellite tracking tag. (NOAA Fisheries) Experts are concerned over possible infections related to the animal’s tagging site. Associated Press SEATTLE — Marine mammal biologists …

Researchers monitor gray whale that could be sick from tracking tag

By Lynda V. Mapes The Seattle Times A team of marine mammal biologists and veterinarians from the United States and Canada is treating and monitoring a gray whale that appears to have developed an infection several months after being darted with a …

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration upgrades flagship U.S. global weather model

Powerful lightning bolts strike from a sunset thunderstorm in the Arizona desert. Photo courtesy of NOAA. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, is upgrading its Global Forecast System weather model to boost weather forecasting …

Scientists concerned about the bottom of the food web in the Great Lakes

Listen to the Environment Report. Right now, scientists are on a ship taking samples and measurements of the Great Lakes. They’re trying to determine how the lakes will fare this year and watching for trends. One trend, the warming climate, could mean …

Augusta woods fire doused as dry conditions persist across central Maine

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, firefighters from three communities knocked down a brush fire near the Augusta-Chelsea line. On Wednesday, a small grass fire in Rome drew firefighters from three other communities. Every spring, disappearing snow and warmer …

Resilient Peoples & Place: What can one find within the body of a whale?

By Bethany Sonsini Goodrich and Lione Clare Sustainable Southeast Partnership It’s spring in Sitka Sound and everybody is talking about whales. Humpback whales are returning from their breeding grounds in Hawaii and Mexico. After fasting all winter, they …

Man charged with shooting elephant seal in head on California beach

Posted: Apr 14, 2021 / 04:29 PM CDT / Updated: Apr 14, 2021 / 04:29 PM CDT FILE – This Aug. 16, 2015, file photo shows elephant seals on a beach at Piedras Llancas near San Simeon California Coats in San Simeon, Calif. A man, Jordan Gerbich, …

NOAA starts phaseout of paper nautical charts   

MOUNT DESERT ISLAND —When Karl Brunner takes tourists out on his sail charters and lobster tours, he has a trusty paper nautical chart from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association that acts as a map to the ocean.   It shows water depths, buoys, …

Joint USAF/NOAA Solar Geophysical Activity Report and Forecast 12 April 2021

Joint USAF/NOAA Solar Geophysical Activity Report and Forecast 12 April 2021 Status Report From: Space Weather Prediction Center (NOAA) Posted: Monday, April 12, 2021 Joint USAF/NOAA Solar Geophysical Activity Report and Forecast SDF Number 102 …

Weather Blog: NOAA Updates "Average" Atlantic Hurricane Season Numbers

NOAA Increases The Number Of Storms For An Average Season From 12 To 14. by: Mike Susko, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Posted: Apr 12, 2021 / 06:10 PM CDT / Updated: Apr 12, 2021 / 06:10 PM CDT Updated average …

Updated NOAA Average Hurricane Season reflects higher number of storms

Early on, NOAA’s forecast for August-November being “extremely active” months came to fruition, given every name on the 2020 Atlantic Names List was used before October. 2020’s hurricane season produced thirty tropical depressions, twenty-nine of which …

NOAA's Climate Prediction Center increases the number of storms in an average Atlantic hurricane season

Details Published: Monday, 12 April 2021 08:30 Beginning with this year’s hurricane season outlooks, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center (CPC) will use 1991-2020 as the new 30-year period of record. The updated averages for the Atlantic hurricane season have …

Man who shot elephant seal in head as it rested on beach sentenced to prison

A man who fatally shot an elephant seal on a California beach has been sentenced to three months in prison. Jordan Gerbich, 30, who lived in California at the time of the incident but is now based in Utah, shot the seal in the head on 28 September 2019 …

NOAA —'Average' Atlantic hurricane season will have more storms

If anyone thinks that NOAA has overlooked an update on the Atlantic Hurricane season, not to worry. NOAA scientists have also evaluated the impacts of climate change on tropical cyclones and determined that it can influence storm intensity. On April 8, the …

Alaska Granted Motion to Join Defense of Salmon Fisheries in Southeast

  April 13, 2021 Tuesday PM (SitNews) Juneau, Alaska - The State of Alaska’s motion to intervene in a federal case that would threaten Southeast Alaska’s salmon fisheries was granted by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington last …

Atlantic tropical storms increasing in number, NOAA update

Posted: Apr 10, 2021 / 06:00 PM EDT / Updated: Apr 10, 2021 / 06:00 PM EDT COLUMBUS, Oh. (WCMH) — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has confirmed that the number of tropical storms and hurricanes in the Atlantic Basin has …

Former California resident sentenced to prison for fatally shooting elephant seal

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. A former California resident has been sentenced to three months in federal prison for gunning down a protected elephant seal in the state, authorities said. Jordan Gerbich …

NOAA Updates Its 'Average' Hurricane Season to Call for More Storms

Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria in 2017.Image: NASA On Friday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its new “average” estimate for Atlantic hurricane season. If trends follow the period from 1991 to 2020, the Atlantic region …

Joint USAF/NOAA Solar Geophysical Activity Report and Forecast 11 April 2021

Joint USAF/NOAA Solar Geophysical Activity Report and Forecast 11 April 2021 Status Report From: Space Weather Prediction Center (NOAA) Posted: Sunday, April 11, 2021 Joint USAF/NOAA Solar Geophysical Activity Report and Forecast SDF Number 101 …

U.S. Congressional Candidate BO HINES D-5 NC receives major endorsement from Students for Trump Founder Ryan Fournier

U.S. Congressional Candidate BO HINES D-5 NC receives major endorsement from Students for Trump Founder Ryan Fournier LOS ANGELES, CA, USA, April 16, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- U.S. CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE BO HINES, www.bo4nc.com, NC-5, …

Three Fellow Broward County Commissioners Endorse Barbara Sharief for U.S. Congress, District 20

Dr. Barbara Sharief, candidate for U.S. Congress District 20, has received the endorsements of Mark Bogen, Lamar Fisher and Tim Ryan. BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Barbara Sharief, candidate for …

Defense team for Venezuelan H.E. Alex Saab urge Cape Verdean authorities to honour international obligations

Africa is not a colony of the US and US cannot disregard the rule of law in African States and disobey the judgement of ECOWAS Court PRAIA, CAPE VERDE, April 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The defense team of H.E. Alex Saab, Venezuelan diplomat, …

Was Marijuana-Induced Psychosis a Trigger for Triple Child Murder Questions Parents Group

A horrific family tragedy could be the result of "medical" marijuana use by a depressed mom. The bodies of two toddlers and an infant were found. MERRIFIELD, VA, US, April 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The discovery of a triple murder …

M4MM Announces Free Expungement Clinics as Part of Week of Service & Community

Project Clean Slate Partners with Community Organizations on Marijuana Expungement Resource Fairs ORLANDO, FL, USA, April 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Minorities for Medical Marijuana, Inc (M4MM) announced a 420 week of service and community. …

EHR for Social Services Pivots for COVID Relief

Community CareLink Connects Service Providers and CARES Act Dollars with People in Need of Assistance KANSAS CITY, MO, USA, April 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Community CareLink (CCL), a Kansas City software development company, has partnered …

THE DAILY LEADER: FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2021

“One Minutes” (5 per side) Complete Consideration of H.R. 1195 – Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act The Rule, which was adopted on Wednesday, provides for one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled …

Bill Whitaker of “60 Minutes” and Anne Applebaum of The Atlantic to Receive Top Journalism Awards

WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) will award top honors this year to  Bill Whitaker, a longtime correspondent for CBS News and “60 Minutes,” and …

KQM CHANGE Foundation

KQM CHANGE FOUNDATION HELPS CHILDREN WHO HAVE LOST A PARENT OR GUARDIAN TO CRIMES OF HATE LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The KQM CHANGE FOUNDATION has been established as a non-profit organization, to help …

PositiveAscent.com launches Podcast

Manley has published three books and has a long history as a Champion for change as an ordained minister, educator and social commentator. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The series is hosted by Author and …

THE NATION’S LARGEST GRASS-ROOTS MILITARY FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP, BLUE STAR FAMILIES, JOINS NVBDC MVO TASK FORCE

NVBDC’S MVO Task Force achieves strategic objectives by partnering with organizations to help Veteran Owned Businesses. DETROIT, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NVBDC honors Military and Veteran Service …

Hoyer Statement Following House Passage of H.R. 7, the Paycheck Fairness Act

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement after the House passed H.R.7, the Paycheck Fairness Act: “I was proud to bring the Paycheck Fairness Act to the Floor today and work to secure its passage, as I did …

Hoyer Testimony Before the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress’s Member Day Hearing

WASHINGTON, DC – This afternoon, House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) testified before the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress at their Member Day hearing. Below is his testimony as prepared for delivery:   Click here to watch the …

JARRETT ADAMS BRINGS JUSTICE TO THE WRONGFULLY CONVICTED

From Defendant to Defender, Life After Justice NEW YORK, NY, USA, April 14, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Top criminal defense and civil rights attorney, Jarrett Adams, is using his journey as a victim of wrongful conviction to drive awareness on …

Hoyer Statement on the Biden Administration's Sanctions Against Russia

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the Biden Administration's strong sanctions and other actions against Russia:  “Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is taking strong steps to ensure …

Rev. Brian Fesler of the Church of Scientology Nashville elected Vice President of Religion Communicators Council

Expanding the outreach and message of the religious and spiritual community helps the world in time of need WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At its 2021 convention, the Religion Communicators …

TGTE Mourns Passing of former US Attorney General Mr. Ramsey Clark, a Dear Friend & Ally to Eeelam Tamils

He was one of the driving forces behind the creation of TGTE & served as TGTE’s New York Election Commissioner for its first parliamentary elections in 2010 NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, April 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

THE DAILY LEADER: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2021

Hoyer Floor Remarks Honoring United States Capitol Police Officers

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke on the House Floor today to honor United States Capitol Police officers, including those on his security team, and thank them for their courage in protecting and serving the Capitol complex. …

Hoyer Statement on President Biden's Plan to Withdraw All U.S. Troops from Afghanistan

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on reports that President Biden will announce a plan to withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan this year:  “American forces have been involved in …