Mount Everest Cleanup Effort

A mountaineer has climbed Mount Everest 14 times and is leading a team of climbers to clean up trash on the mountain.

Pro-Palestinian Protesters at California State University Los Angeles

Pro-Palestinian protesters occupied an administration building at California State University Los Angeles, prompting police intervention. University staff were trapped inside, including the first black woman president. Cleanup crews dismantled the encampment after protesters voluntarily left. Similar encampments have left trash and debris behind after being cleared by police.

Infrastructure

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe interviews Maryland Gov. Wes Moore about the cleanup and reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant Cleanup Efforts

The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in Japan is still dealing with the aftermath of the 2011 disaster, with efforts underway to remove damaged fuel debris. The process includes extracting a sample of melted fuel from inside the reactor to better understand how to clean it up. Challenges remain in terms of technology, data, and planning for the clean-up process.

Tumbleweed Invasion in Suburban Salt Lake City

Tumbleweeds blanket homes and streets in suburban Salt Lake City due to heavy winds, causing inconvenience but no harm. Occurrences are due to seasonal weather, death cycle of plants, and strong gusts. Tumbleweeds native to Russia introduced to U.S. as contaminants. Cleanup efforts underway.

Weed Invasion in South Jordan

Strong winds blew thousands of weeds into South Jordan, forming piles as high as 10 feet. Residents had to break down the weed piles before city workers arrived with garbage trucks.