Two-thirds of glaciers could disappear by 2100, study finds
he study in Thursday’s journal Science examined all of the globe’s 215,000 land-based glaciers.
he study in Thursday’s journal Science examined all of the globe’s 215,000 land-based glaciers.
EPA investigating Colorado air pollution regulations for discrimination
The EPA is probing Colorado’s oversight of the state’s biggest polluters and whether the effect of that pollution on Hispanic residents and other racial minorities is discriminatory.
The EPA is probing Colorado’s oversight of the state’s biggest polluters and whether the effect of that pollution on Hispanic residents and other racial minorities is discriminatory.
Climate in 2022: Extreme heat, drought, floods fueled by warming planet
By October, the U.S. had experienced 15 major weather disasters with losses exceeding $1 billion in damage each, according to NOAA.
By October, the U.S. had experienced 15 major weather disasters with losses exceeding $1 billion in damage each, according to NOAA.
Christmas tree pickup, recycling tips for after the holidays
Recycling options vary among communities but here are some general tips on how to get rid of your real tree.
Recycling options vary among communities but here are some general tips on how to get rid of your real tree.
Is Christmas wrapping paper recyclable? Tips for leftover holiday packaging
With piles of shiny Christmas paper, bows, boxes, and gift bags, some may be left wondering how to dispose of all the remnants.
With piles of shiny Christmas paper, bows, boxes, and gift bags, some may be left wondering how to dispose of all the remnants.
Polar bears near 'Polar Bear Capital' dying at alarming rate, new survey found
Females and bear cubs are having an especially hard time surviving, the study found.
Females and bear cubs are having an especially hard time surviving, the study found.
You'll need reservations to visit these US national parks in 2023
Visits to national parks across the U.S. have been trending up in recent years.
Visits to national parks across the U.S. have been trending up in recent years.
Your holiday dinner may contain thousands of microplastic particles, researchers say
Researchers in the U.K. are warning about how microplastics can infiltrate our food, conducting an experiment that found about 230,000 microplastic particles in a traditional roast chicken dinner with sides.
Researchers in the U.K. are warning about how microplastics can infiltrate our food, conducting an experiment that found about 230,000 microplastic particles in a traditional roast chicken dinner with sides.
Iconic Berlin Christmas tree decapitated by climate activists
The climate activists used a hydraulic lift and a hand saw to cut 6 feet off the top of the tree and hang up a banner stating: “This is only the tip of the Christmas tree.”
The climate activists used a hydraulic lift and a hand saw to cut 6 feet off the top of the tree and hang up a banner stating: “This is only the tip of the Christmas tree.”
Treasury department delays electric vehicle tax credit changes
The Treasury Department has pushed the issuance of guidance for new electric vehicle tax credit rules from January to March as it continues to develop them.
The Treasury Department has pushed the issuance of guidance for new electric vehicle tax credit rules from January to March as it continues to develop them.
3M to stop making hazardous ‘forever chemicals’ starting in 2025
PFAS or “forever chemicals” are found in household products like shampoo, dental floss, and cosmetics. The chemicals have been linked to health issues including some cancers and low birth weight.
PFAS or “forever chemicals” are found in household products like shampoo, dental floss, and cosmetics. The chemicals have been linked to health issues including some cancers and low birth weight.
US Postal Service announces $9.6B investment in new electric vehicle fleet while operating at a loss
USPS announced billions of dollars in new spending to switch from gas-powered mail trucks to new electric vehicles within the next five years.
USPS announced billions of dollars in new spending to switch from gas-powered mail trucks to new electric vehicles within the next five years.
Man finds Yeti coolers on beaches along Gulf of Alaska
An Alaska man says he recovered 23 coolers from beaches along the Gulf of Alaska in the summer of 2022, almost a year after a freighter spilled 109 containers during a storm off the coast of British Columbia. (Credit: Pamela Eiting/Duke Marolf via Storyful)
An Alaska man says he recovered 23 coolers from beaches along the Gulf of Alaska in the summer of 2022, almost a year after a freighter spilled 109 containers during a storm off the coast of British Columbia. (Credit: Pamela Eiting/Duke Marolf via Storyful)
Controversial auction of 100-plus pristine Indonesian islands delayed
The Widi Reserve near Bali includes more than 100 islands with white sand beaches and hundreds of rare and endangered species.
The Widi Reserve near Bali includes more than 100 islands with white sand beaches and hundreds of rare and endangered species.
Twitter suspends account that tracked Elon Musk's private jet
“He said this is free speech and he’s doing the opposite,” the 20-year-old college student who started the flight-tracking account said.
“He said this is free speech and he’s doing the opposite,” the 20-year-old college student who started the flight-tracking account said.
IOC delays selection of 2030 Winter Olympics host due to climate change concerns
Climate change is putting uncertainties on to future Winter Games.
Climate change is putting uncertainties on to future Winter Games.
Fusion breakthrough at Livermore Lab is a milestone for climate, clean energy
Researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California for the first time produced more energy in a fusion reaction than was used to ignite it, something called net energy gain.
Researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California for the first time produced more energy in a fusion reaction than was used to ignite it, something called net energy gain.
Colorado River water users convening amid 'dire' drought concerns
The two largest reservoirs on the river, Lake Mead and Lake Powell, are at unprecedented low levels.
The two largest reservoirs on the river, Lake Mead and Lake Powell, are at unprecedented low levels.
Here's when you can visit U.S. national parks for free in 2023
The waived admissions free doesn't cover the amenity or user fees.
The waived admissions free doesn't cover the amenity or user fees.
Former White House chef says climate change will make products like coffee, wine 'largely unavailable'
Sam Kass, who served as the primary chef of the Obama family in the White House warned that a number of the world's most valuable commodities will be “largely unavailable" in the next several decades.
Sam Kass, who served as the primary chef of the Obama family in the White House warned that a number of the world's most valuable commodities will be “largely unavailable" in the next several decades.