What to know about ticks and Lyme season following a mild winter

Researchers say it is hard to predict how the tick season will play out. This year’s mild winter and early snow melt, though, could mean more ticks earlier than usual.

Where does your state rank on the ‘2023 Greenest States’ list?

The list compared the 50 states across three dimensions: environmental quality, eco-friendly behaviors and climate change contributions.

Earth Day: How to protect our planet
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How can we protect our planet? The questions looms on this Earth Day. Dr. Heather Skaza Acosta, the director of the Whitaker Center for STEM Education in Florida joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss the significance of the day.

Interesting facts about Earth Day: Who created the holiday?

The founder of Earth Day was Senator Gaylord Nelson, who was inspired to create the global observance after one of the worst ecological disasters in U.S. history.

Cloud seeding gaining traction amid Rocky Mountain drought

A technique to get clouds to produce more snow is being used more as the Rocky Mountain region struggles with a two-decade drought. Cloud seeding involves using planes and ground-based equipment to put silver iodide into clouds when weather conditions are right.

Landmark law saved whales through marine industry changes, scientists say

The drive to protect vanishing whales has brought impacts to marine industries and those changes are accelerating as the Endangered Species Act approaches its 50th anniversary.

In Colorado River talks, still no agreement about water cuts

On one side is California and some tribes along the river that want to protect their high-priority rights to the river’s water, which they use for drinking and farming. On the other side are the other six states — Colorado, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico — who say it’s time to come up with an approach that more fairly shares the river.

Russia's Shiveluch volcano erupts, spewing dust and ash into the sky

The eruption early Tuesday of Shiveluch, one of Kamchatka’s most active volcanoes, spewed clouds of dust 20 kilometers (65,600 feet) into the sky.

Scientists find ‘mountains,’ variable structures near Earth’s core

Samantha Hansen, a lead researcher, said the team was surprised by how “abundant” the structures were, finding evidence all over the southern hemisphere.

Here's what really happens to your used clothing donations

Overall, only about 15% of used clothes and other textile waste is recycled in the U.S., according to EPA data. Here’s how to make sure your old clothes have the best impact.

Here's why there could be pink snow at Yellowstone this summer

Visitors can see a variety of colorful snow patches, including pink, green, orange, and brown at different areas of Yellowstone Park this summer.

Teens value working for companies with positive environmental impact: Survey

A survey of high schools on what’s important to them in their future careers found they prioritize purpose, specifically addressing sustainability, hunger, and environmental concerns.

Hawaii considers tourist fees to help protect its natural environment

“All I want to do, honestly, is to make travelers accountable and have the capacity to help pay for the impact that they have," one Hawaii lawmaker said.

Gas prices could hit $4 a gallon after OPEC production cut

As of Monday, regular gasoline averaged roughly $3.50, according to AAA. If Flynn's prediction holds, it could mean gasoline prices will climb above $4 per gallon as summer nears.

Here’s why the US leads the world in weather disasters

Some experts believe extreme weather triggered by America’s unique geography creates dangers explaining that it takes people to turn those hazards into disasters.

Saudis, others cutting oil production could spike prices worldwide

Higher oil prices would help fill Russian President Vladimir Putin's coffers as his country wages war on Ukraine and force Americans and others to pay even more at the pump amid worlwide inflation.