An estimated 394,000 pounds of trash were removed from the Ohio River in 2025, marking a major step toward reviving one of the United States’ most polluted waterways. A local partnership led the charge, strengthening hopes for a cleaner, more sustainable future along the river’s shores.

Officials have issued a stark warning for iconic U.S. islands threatened by rising seas: the effects are already visible. As temperatures climb and storms intensify, coastal communities are challenged to act before these beloved islands vanish.