Desperate sailors turn to heavy metal music to deter orca attacks

Desperate sailors turn to heavy metal music to deter orca attacks

Heavy metal music can be used in more ways than one would think. The genre is increasingly used as a killer whale deterrent off the coast of southwestern Europe, according to Focusing on Wildlife. The practice is not scientifically studied or supported but rather began as a suggested trick for sailors to prevent these large marine mammals, also known as orcas, from attacking and sinking boats sailing off the Iberian Peninsula, a Business Insider article reported.

New residents have entered dorms in the form of western conifer seed bugs

New residents have entered dorms in the form of western conifer seed bugs

The discovery of a new six-legged roommate has resulted in a new daily morning routine for many students on campus: wake up, turn off your alarm and bid good morning to the bugs crawling on your window.

Precious Plastic MHC is turning trash into environmental optimism

Precious Plastic MHC is turning trash into environmental optimism

In a digital world inundated with doomsday headlines and constant reports of natural disasters, it can be easy to slip into a climate anxiety-induced state of dread. One new student organization, Precious Plastic MHC, is on a mission to change this by taking the pessimism out of plastic and inspiring students to find joy in leading more sustainable lives.

China on highest pollution alert, government has yet to take action

China on highest pollution alert, government has yet to take action

China’s lagging initiative to mitigate fossil fuel emissions has resulted in a thick, grayish haze encumbering Northern China in the past week, Reuters reported. The haze has severely restricted activity and set off the government’s highest pollution alerts.

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New York City protestors call for an end to fossil fuels

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New York City protestors call for an end to fossil fuels

According to The Washington Post, the hordes of climate protestors that flooded New York City this past Sunday sent an incendiary message to U.S. politicians: the heat is turning up on the planet and in the streets.

Deadly flooding strikes Libya after Cyclone Daniel unveils poor dam infrastructure

Deadly flooding strikes Libya after Cyclone Daniel unveils poor dam infrastructure

Cyclone Daniel devastated the northeastern Libyan city of Derna, as well as much of the surrounding communities in the Mediterranean region, on Sept. 10 according to the British Red Cross.

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