'Living shoreline' under construction in Titusville to fight erosion, wind damage
Huge pyramids are being plopped in the Indian River Lagoon this week.
Brown snow falls on Maine town prompting warning from officials: Don’t eat it
The unusual incident took place in Rumford, about 80 miles north of Portland.
2024 closes out as world’s warmest year ever
The world is closing out its warmest year on record, and if the phrase sounds like a broken record, it is because the record was set just last year.
Lost penguin’s 2,000-mile journey to Australia ends with return to Southern Ocean
The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.
Trump may roll back $7,500 EV tax credit
Biden imposed a $7,500 tax credit for EVs.
Here's how much stronger climate change has made hurricanes
A study shows that climate change increased this year's hurricanes significantly, boosting the wind speeds of Beryl, Helene, and Milton.
Record-breaking mega coral visible from space is possibly 300 years old
The gigantic standalone coral is about 600 feet in circumference and has grown uninterrupted for three centuries, according to National Geographic Society.
Invasive species never seen before in North America found in California
An invasive species of freshwater mussel never-before-seen in the United States was found in California.
Florida man claims he was paralyzed following alleged sewage spill in Titusville
From paddleboarding to paralysis – that’s what happened to a 15-year-old boy in Titusville.
‘Blobs’ that closed Australian beaches were made of poop, weed, and meth, scientists say
Thousands of mysterious blobs that closed several Sydney beaches last month have been revealed to contain materials “consistent with human generated waste”, scientists at the University of New South Wales said.
Diamond dust could play a role in climate control efforts, study suggests
Recent research suggests that injecting solid particles into the atmosphere may significantly mitigate stratospheric warming, as the rate continues to climb around the globe.
Researchers say Arkansas may have 19M tons of lithium critical for battery power
Estimated lithium reserves would be more than nine times what's needed to meet projected global lithium demand in 2030 for EV batteries.
Palm Bay released nearly 500,000 gallons of sewage during Hurricane Milton: 'River of poop'
The city of Palm Bay is under fire for dumping almost 500,000 pounds of sewage during Hurricane Milton.
Earth's wildlife populations have declined a staggering 73% in 50 years: report
A staggering loss of world wildlife populations could have “devastating" consequences without immediate action, a new report concludes.
Biden sets 10-year deadline for US cities to replace lead pipes, make drinking water safer
The president announced the new regulation, which replaces a standard set forth by the Trump administration that did not include a universal requirement to replace lead pipes.
Electric Vehicle fire adds to Hurricane Helene devastation in Florida
After Hurricane Helene flooded parts of Tampa, residents are now facing a new threat: electric vehicles bursting into flames.
Flooded electric vehicles, scooters bursting into flames after Hurricane Helene
"Water and ion batteries do not mix. They literally explode," Tampa Mayor Jane Castor warned on Friday, adding that even small electric scooters were blowing up because of Hurricane Helene's floodwaters.
Some Edgewater residents take flood prevention into their own hands
Some people in Edgewater are sick of waiting for the city to step up with flood protection, so they are protecting themselves by filling sandbags and clearing ditches.
Expanded 'critical' habitat eyed for manatees in Florida
Federal wildlife officials have proposed expanding designations of “critical habitat” for Florida manatees, potentially bolstering protections in areas ranging from Wakulla Springs in Northwest Florida to the upper St. Johns River in Northeast Florida.
Manatee deaths lawsuit will proceed; cites violations of Endangered Species Act
A lawsuit alleging state officials violated the Endangered Species Act, contributing to the deaths of manatees, will move forward.