PFAS: EPA imposes first-ever limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
Toxic PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are widespread and long lasting in the environment. Here’s a look at the EPA’s new “life-changing” rule.
Toxic PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are widespread and long lasting in the environment. Here’s a look at the EPA’s new “life-changing” rule.
March marks 10th straight month as the hottest on record, scientists say
Climate scientists connect most of the record hot temperatures to human-caused climate change like carbon dioxide and methane emissions created by burning coal and natural gas.
Climate scientists connect most of the record hot temperatures to human-caused climate change like carbon dioxide and methane emissions created by burning coal and natural gas.
Liquid nitrogen fertilizer spill kills nearly 750,000 fish in Iowa river, officials say
About 265,000 gallons of liquid nitrogen fertilizer was released into the river.
About 265,000 gallons of liquid nitrogen fertilizer was released into the river.
USDA again asks for help squashing these invasive bugs
According to the USDA the spotted lanternfly and gypsy moth are highly detrimental invasive insects, causing significant economic and environmental harm.
According to the USDA the spotted lanternfly and gypsy moth are highly detrimental invasive insects, causing significant economic and environmental harm.
Earth Hour 2024: Why major world landmarks are going dark
Earth Hour, when major landmarks go dark for the planet, is known as "the biggest hour for Earth." Here's what else to know about the annual, globally recognized event.
Earth Hour, when major landmarks go dark for the planet, is known as "the biggest hour for Earth." Here's what else to know about the annual, globally recognized event.
How scientists believe the loss of Arctic sea ice will impact US weather patterns
The Arctic’s summer sea ice extent has shrunk by more than 12% each decade due to the globe’s rising temperatures.
The Arctic’s summer sea ice extent has shrunk by more than 12% each decade due to the globe’s rising temperatures.
Here are the most polluted cities in the US, globally
A new report sheds light on the issue of pollution by highlighting some locales in the U.S. and the world with inadequate air quality.
A new report sheds light on the issue of pollution by highlighting some locales in the U.S. and the world with inadequate air quality.
Global warming on the rise, prompting UN weather agency to issue 'red alert'
The U.N. weather agency has issued a "red alert" due to alarming increases in greenhouse gases, temperatures, and melting of glaciers and sea ice.
The U.N. weather agency has issued a "red alert" due to alarming increases in greenhouse gases, temperatures, and melting of glaciers and sea ice.
Fossil of ‘nightmarish’ sea reptile found in Morocco
The giant sea lizard had dagger-like teeth and was just one of the many apex predators hunting our oceans 66 million years ago.
The giant sea lizard had dagger-like teeth and was just one of the many apex predators hunting our oceans 66 million years ago.
Earth sets heat records for 9 straight months as February 2024 goes down as planet’s hottest
February 2024 was the hottest February on record for the world, which makes it the ninth month in a row to be the hottest on record, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service announced Tuesday.
February 2024 was the hottest February on record for the world, which makes it the ninth month in a row to be the hottest on record, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service announced Tuesday.
The Arctic Ocean could be ‘ice-free’ by 2030s, study warns
The study defines “ice-free" as when the Arctic Ocean has less than 400,000 square miles of ice.
The study defines “ice-free" as when the Arctic Ocean has less than 400,000 square miles of ice.
French fries are one of the best meals for protecting biodiversity, study finds
A recent international study ranked the world’s most beloved meal and determined how the creation of those meals hurts or helps the planet.
A recent international study ranked the world’s most beloved meal and determined how the creation of those meals hurts or helps the planet.
‘Thousands of whales disappeared,’ likely starved to death amid strong heatwave: study
Researchers found a decline of nearly 7,000 whales between 2012 and 2021, which coincided with a massive marine heatwave sometimes referred to as “the blob."
Researchers found a decline of nearly 7,000 whales between 2012 and 2021, which coincided with a massive marine heatwave sometimes referred to as “the blob."
One of world’s smallest fish makes sound as loud as gunshot, scientists find
The fish, known as Danionella cerebrum, is smaller than a grape and is transparent
The fish, known as Danionella cerebrum, is smaller than a grape and is transparent
Could Mexico City run out of water soon? Region faces historic shortage
Mexico City is facing “unprecedented" low levels in its main water system that supplies millions of people. Some in the region have already reported their taps running dry.
Mexico City is facing “unprecedented" low levels in its main water system that supplies millions of people. Some in the region have already reported their taps running dry.
Extreme weather, flooding influencing where millions in US decide to live, research shows
As people choose different areas to move to and try to get away from flooding hazards, storms with relentless precipitation are continuing to impact several U.S. regions, and it’s taking its toll on infrastructure.
As people choose different areas to move to and try to get away from flooding hazards, storms with relentless precipitation are continuing to impact several U.S. regions, and it’s taking its toll on infrastructure.
New walrus species named after teen who discovered 5 million-year-old fossil
Forrest Sheperd, who was 13 at the time, made the discovery while fossil hunting on the beaches near Santa Cruz in 2011.
Forrest Sheperd, who was 13 at the time, made the discovery while fossil hunting on the beaches near Santa Cruz in 2011.
Why Taylor Swift’s private jet use is being criticized ahead of the Super Bowl
In order for Swift to make it to the Super Bowl in time, her private jet would release more than 200,000 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions.
In order for Swift to make it to the Super Bowl in time, her private jet would release more than 200,000 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions.
Here are the top 10 deadliest national parks, according to research
The serene landscapes of our national parks feature a plethora of mountainous landscapes, pristine beaches and lush forests, but there are some deadly risks associated with visiting. Outdoor clothing brand KÜHL looked at different criteria and came up with a list of the top 10 deadliest national parks.
The serene landscapes of our national parks feature a plethora of mountainous landscapes, pristine beaches and lush forests, but there are some deadly risks associated with visiting. Outdoor clothing brand KÜHL looked at different criteria and came up with a list of the top 10 deadliest national parks.
Category 6 needed on hurricane wind scale due to warming climate, study says
Since 1980, half of the 197 tropical cyclones rated a Category 5 happened within the past 17 years. Five of the storms would have met the hypothetical Category 6, according to the study.
Since 1980, half of the 197 tropical cyclones rated a Category 5 happened within the past 17 years. Five of the storms would have met the hypothetical Category 6, according to the study.