U.S. Geological Survey

Glacier retreat in the American West

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated about 1 hour ago

Latest: Western US glaciers lose one-third of cover since 1950

Research indicates that the western United States has lost nearly 300 glaciers since the mid-20th century due to rising temperatures. At the mid-century mark, the region contained approximately 1,450 glaciers, but the to

Global PFAS environmental research and mitigation

12 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: PFAS 'forever chemicals' face new regulations and filtration breakthroughs

Research and mitigation efforts regarding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as ‘forever chemicals’, are expanding across Europe and the United States. In Sweden and Finland, studies have identified e

California emergency response expands for storms and fires

16 clusters · 134 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: California Governor Newsom signs order to protect Pacific Coast Highway

The state of emergency in California has expanded to address a combination of severe weather, wildfires, and tidal threats. Following the impacts of Tropical Storm Rachel, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed states of emerg

Kīlauea volcanic activity in Hawaiʻi

11 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Kilauea volcano eruption remains paused as summit inflation plateaus

Since December 2024, the Kīlauea volcano has experienced significant activity, characterized by lava fountaining episodes at the Halemaʻumaʻu summit crater. By mid-September 2026, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory re

China rare earth export restrictions and global supply chain

14 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: TSMC explores rare earth alternatives to mitigate Chinese export controls

China’s dominance in the rare earth elements market continues to drive global supply chain shifts. As geopolitical tensions escalate, China has implemented export controls on materials like yttrium and erbium, impacting

Seismic activity in Northeast India and Tibet

5 clusters · 286 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Tibet earthquake kills 16 and injures dozens in Nagqu

In early October 2026, Northeast India and neighboring regions experienced a series of mild to moderate earthquakes, including a 4.5 magnitude tremor in Assam. On October 22, 2026, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Baq

Maui coral reef environmental impact research

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Maui coral reef study reveals link between land use and reef health

Research led by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa has utilized a 253-year-old coral core from Olowalu Reef to reconstruct environmental conditions in Maui from 1760 to 2013. The study documents how various stages of hum

Global cement market shifts and regional trends

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Cement market trends in India and Ghana

The global cement market is experiencing a geographical transition as demand moves from mature economies toward emerging markets. While China remains the largest producer, its output has contracted due to excess capacity

California coastal sea level rise and erosion

7 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Pacific Surfliner rail route faces threat from coastal erosion

Oceanographic shifts driven by El Niño are causing sea levels to rise along the California coast. Initial reports indicated that Kelvin waves moving north from Mexico and Central America were expected to raise sea levels

Spontaneous combustion risk in deep-sea minerals

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Deep-sea mineral samples spontaneously combust in laboratory tests

Researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in collaboration with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), have identified a spontaneous combust

China's expanding critical-material export controls

37 clusters · 120 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: United States expands mining investments to secure critical mineral supply chains

Since July, Beijing’s tightened export-licence regime has deepened pressure on a range of strategic commodities. In June, China halted high-purity tungsten shipments to Japan, driving the price of tungsten hexafluoride (

Nepal flood and landslide disaster recovery

30 clusters · 174 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Nepal and World Bank explore catastrophe bond after devastating floods

Following the devastating Bhotekoshi-Trishuli flash floods on August 26, Nepal has transitioned from emergency search and rescue to a phase focused on rehabilitation and reconstruction. While the government previously su

Mid-Atlantic Ridge seismic activity

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Atlantic Ocean experiences twin earthquakes of magnitude 6.7 and 6.8

On October 13, two powerful earthquakes struck along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) recorded a magnitude 6.7 earthquake at 05:44 UTC, followed

US steel production and market trends

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Global steel markets show divergent growth trends

United States raw steel production has experienced recent volatility, hitting a six-month low of 1,785,000 short tons during the week ending September 19, 2026. This weekly decline of 6.1% was primarily driven by decreas

US and global data center expansion meets growing backlash

80 clusters · 409 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Pennsylvania candidates debate data center regulation and affordability

The AI-driven data-center boom continues to clash with local concerns across the United States and globally. Resistance has expanded into rural areas, such as Rural Hall, North Carolina, and Pagosa Springs, Colorado, whe

East Coast nor’easter causes flooding and unearths shipwreck

10 clusters · 410 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Long Island faces flooding and erosion from recent nor'easters

The powerful autumnal nor’easter has struck the northeastern United States, bringing torrential rain, high winds, and dangerous coastal flooding. The storm has caused widespread disruption, including the cancellation of

Mountain yellow-legged frog conservation efforts

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Aquarium of the Pacific releases 1,000 endangered frogs

The Southern Mountain Yellow-legged Frog Recovery Program has reached significant milestones through a collaborative effort involving the Los Angeles Zoo, the Aquarium of the Pacific, and the U.S. Geological Survey. In