What is sea wax, and why is it washing up on our shores?

Sea wax is popping up on Volusia County shores and while common in Europe, it is a rare event for Florida's Atlantic Coast.

Florida company behind proposed fuel tank farm suing Volusia County

As the Volusia County Council is debating implementing a development moratorium for areas zoned for heavy industry, a Florida-based company behind a proposed fuel farm has filed a lawsuit against the county.

The craziest weather records set or smashed in 2023

This past year proved that Mother Nature always seems to have some tricks up her sleeves.

Artificial reef to be built off Brevard County
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An artificial reef will be constructed about 15 miles off the coast of Brevard County. Approximately 800 tons of cement will be dropped nearly 80 feet in the ocean.

Some coral species ‘remember’ how to survive ocean heat waves, study suggests

Researchers believe heat waves due to climate change will become more frequent, and understanding how some corals are able to survive is essential for future conservation efforts.

NASA: Life may exist in oceans, geysers of 17 icy exoplanets

These findings expand the search for life in the universe, as it bucks the typical approach of finding liquid water, a necessary ingredient for life.

Study suggests people are leaving some U.S. neighborhoods because of flood risks

A recent study implies that flood risk and climate change are compelling people to move from their homes to places where the threat isn’t as high.

EPA begins formal review of chemicals burned in Ohio train derailment

The Biden administration is initiating a formal evaluation of risks posed by vinyl chloride, the cancer-causing chemical that burned following a train derailment earlier this year.

China and India lead the world's increase in carbon dioxide emissions this year

A team of scientists reported that the world this year pumped 1.1% more heat-trapping carbon dioxide into the air than last year because of increased pollution from China and India.

New regulations pose greatest challenge for tourist flights over national parks, especially Mount Rushmore

Fewer planes and helicopters will be flying tourists over Mount Rushmore and other national monuments and parks as new regulations take effect that are intended to protect the serenity of some of the most beloved natural areas in the United States.

Most US cities would need new lead water pipes within 10 years under newly-proposed EPA rules

In the U.S., there are more than 9 million lead pipes still in the ground, which are typically the biggest source of lead in drinking water. Lead is particularly dangerous to young children.

Virgin Atlantic achieves 1st trans-Atlantic flight on sustainable 'jet-zero' fuel

The first commercial airliner to cross the Atlantic on a purely high-fat, low-emissions fuel flew Tuesday from London to New York in a step toward achieving what supporters called “jet zero."

7,000 corals returned to underwater nurseries after rescue mission off Florida Keys coast

Facing 90-degree-plus water temperatures, scientists evacuated thousands of stressed and dying corals. They worked against the clock and coral bleaching. Four weeks ago, researchers with Mote Marine Laboratory began the process of returning 7,000 corals to underwater nurseries.

Watch: 'Wild ice' skaters find breathtaking 'ice window' in Alaska

Spectacular video from an Alaska couple shows the "wild ice" skaters gliding over a frozen lake so clear, it felt more like snorkeling than skating.