Exclusive — Merrick Garland in Crosshairs as Congressional Inquiry Into Crescent Dunes Solar Scandal Coverup Expands
Attorney General Merrick Garland is in the crosshairs of Congress as Republicans on Capitol Hill step up an investigation into the Justice Department's alleged cover-up of a solar energy scandal centered on a Nevada-based power plant called Crescent Dunes. I noticed that it was happening. “I express concern regarding the recent motion filed by the […]
Ibiza Environmental Dept. Investigating Katy Perry over Possible Damaged Sand Dunes in ‘Lifetimes’ Video
Ibiza’s Environment Agency is reportedly investigating the possible destruction of sand dunes caused by pop star Katy Perry’s music video for her song “Lifetimes.” Ibiza claims that Perry and her production team did not have the proper permits to shoot the pop star’s music video on the Spanish island, and that the “Last Friday Night” […]
Spanish island investigates Katy Perry video over possible damage to dunes | Katy Perry
Katy Perry is under investigation for possible environmental damage to the protected sand dunes of Espalmador following the release of the Ibiza-set music video for her new single, “Lifetimes.” The Balearic Islands Environment Agency press release On Tuesday, they claimed the video’s production company had not obtained proper permission before filming. The song’s video, directed […]
Man gets third-degree burns from walking on sand dunes in Death Valley | California
A European tourist suffered third-degree burns to his feet after walking barefoot for a short time in the sand dunes of California’s Death Valley National Park over the weekend, park rangers said Thursday. The visitor was rushed to a hospital in nearby Nevada, rangers said. Because of language barriers, they couldn’t immediately determine whether the […]
Eroding dunes leave Atlantic City casinos desperate for new sand by summer
The ocean and beaches have always been part of Atlantic City’s identity, and from saltwater taffy to the Miss America bathing beauty to the place name itself, the city has been promoted as a place to enjoy seaside fun. But with the important summer season approaching, there’s a little too much Atlantic in Atlantic City […]
Michigan man convicted of diverting Platte River by hand through Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
A man who manually diverted the Platte River through Michigan’s Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore was sentenced this week on two federal charges. “Allegations of tampering and vandalism due to the artificial diversion of the Platte River are alarming,” U.S. Attorney Mark Totten said in a statement.. “Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and the Great […]