Billions exposed to harmful smoke pollution over past 2 decades, study says
On average, people were exposed to 9.9 days per year to some form of smoke pollution that could be potentially harmful to their health, the study said.
On average, people were exposed to 9.9 days per year to some form of smoke pollution that could be potentially harmful to their health, the study said.
Ormond Beach says it will fight proposed fuel tank farm
People packed into an Ormond Beach city meeting to speak out against a proposed fuel tank farm near their neighborhoods.
People packed into an Ormond Beach city meeting to speak out against a proposed fuel tank farm near their neighborhoods.
'Really sad, sickening': Residents on Indian River Lagoon concerned over thousands of dead fish washing ashore
Another fish kill blanketed backyards for homeowners on the Indian River Lagoon.
Another fish kill blanketed backyards for homeowners on the Indian River Lagoon.
Some cleaning products, including ‘green’ ones, emit hazardous chemicals, study finds
Scientists at the Environmental Working Group found that fragrance-free “green” cleaning products produced the least amount of hazardous chemicals on average.
Scientists at the Environmental Working Group found that fragrance-free “green” cleaning products produced the least amount of hazardous chemicals on average.
Feds spread $1 billion for tree plantings among US cities to lower extreme heat, improve health
The tree plantings will focus on marginalized areas in all 50 states as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and some tribal nations.
The tree plantings will focus on marginalized areas in all 50 states as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and some tribal nations.
Artificial reef experiments aim to protect coastal military bases from hurricanes' massive waves, erosion
The project is constructing artificial reefs made from coral and oysters with the hopes of safeguarding military bases from storms.
The project is constructing artificial reefs made from coral and oysters with the hopes of safeguarding military bases from storms.
Watch: NOAA scientists find mysterious, shiny orb-like object on seafloor
Video from NOAA shows the vessel’s remotely operated arm carefully "tickle" the object before picking it up and sucking it into a vacuum-like tube.
Video from NOAA shows the vessel’s remotely operated arm carefully "tickle" the object before picking it up and sucking it into a vacuum-like tube.
NASA releases first images from pollution-monitoring satellite in space
NASA has shared this week the first images from TEMPO, the agency’s first space-based instrument designed to continuously measure air quality over North America, and do so with the resolution of a few square miles.
NASA has shared this week the first images from TEMPO, the agency’s first space-based instrument designed to continuously measure air quality over North America, and do so with the resolution of a few square miles.
Why fall season should actually begin on September 1
The calendar says autumn begins on Sept. 22, but 'climatological' or 'meteorological' fall starts 3 weeks earlier.
The calendar says autumn begins on Sept. 22, but 'climatological' or 'meteorological' fall starts 3 weeks earlier.
Loss of Antarctic ice hurting survival of emperor penguin chicks, study says
The loss of ice in one region of Antarctica last year likely resulted in none of the emperor penguin chicks surviving in four colonies, researchers reported Thursday.
The loss of ice in one region of Antarctica last year likely resulted in none of the emperor penguin chicks surviving in four colonies, researchers reported Thursday.
Pennsylvania study suggests links between fracking and asthma, lymphoma in children
Researchers in heavily drilled Pennsylvania are adding to a body of evidence suggesting links between the natural gas industry and certain health problems.
Researchers in heavily drilled Pennsylvania are adding to a body of evidence suggesting links between the natural gas industry and certain health problems.
Colorado River cuts: Western states will not lose as much water in 2024
The U.S. government in 2021 announced cuts that hit Arizona particularly hard. Last year, those cuts grew more severe thanks to continued drought, poor precipitation and less runoff from the river’s Rocky Mountains source.
The U.S. government in 2021 announced cuts that hit Arizona particularly hard. Last year, those cuts grew more severe thanks to continued drought, poor precipitation and less runoff from the river’s Rocky Mountains source.
New lawsuit aims to protect Florida's gopher tortoises: ‘We're killing them at an alarming rate’
Gopher tortoises are in trouble, and a new lawsuit is fighting for greater protection. The animal is being pushed out of its home with a surge in development and that could have lasting impacts on the ecosystem.
Gopher tortoises are in trouble, and a new lawsuit is fighting for greater protection. The animal is being pushed out of its home with a surge in development and that could have lasting impacts on the ecosystem.
Child, 12, injured from lightning strike at Sebastian Inlet, officials say
A 12-year-old Florida girl was struck by lightning on Monday, according to officials. It happened at Sebastian Inlet Monday.
A 12-year-old Florida girl was struck by lightning on Monday, according to officials. It happened at Sebastian Inlet Monday.
‘Mother nature sending a message’: NASA tracks warmest July since 1880
Temperatures are reaching new heights. Last July was the hottest on record, according to new NASA data. Researchers across the globe are worried the warming will only get worse, and coastal communities are ground zero when it comes to climate change.
Temperatures are reaching new heights. Last July was the hottest on record, according to new NASA data. Researchers across the globe are worried the warming will only get worse, and coastal communities are ground zero when it comes to climate change.
Plans to fight climate change with trees hampered by seedling shortage, study says
This shortage is occurring as government and private funding is being invested in planting trees to cool cities, reduce air pollution and protect water.
This shortage is occurring as government and private funding is being invested in planting trees to cool cities, reduce air pollution and protect water.
Antarctica gets ‘taste of summer’ as watermelons bloom in coldest place on Earth
August is the coldest winter month at the arctic station Vostok, when temperatures average nearly 92 degrees below zero.
August is the coldest winter month at the arctic station Vostok, when temperatures average nearly 92 degrees below zero.
Arizona saguaros are collapsing in this extreme heat, and experts are worried
The cacti usually live about 150 years, and inside their skin, they can reach up to 140 degrees inside. Still, the prolonged dryness and intense heat could be a problem.
The cacti usually live about 150 years, and inside their skin, they can reach up to 140 degrees inside. Still, the prolonged dryness and intense heat could be a problem.
3M 'forever chemicals' contamination: Ellison, 21 other attorneys general oppose settlement
Twenty-two attorneys general urged a federal court Wednesday to reject a proposed $10.3 billion settlement over contamination of U.S. public drinking water systems with potentially dangerous chemicals, saying it lets manufacturer 3M Co. off too easily.
Twenty-two attorneys general urged a federal court Wednesday to reject a proposed $10.3 billion settlement over contamination of U.S. public drinking water systems with potentially dangerous chemicals, saying it lets manufacturer 3M Co. off too easily.
July on track to be Earth's hottest month on record
Another month of record-breaking heat has brought the world into uncharted territory, scientists say.
Another month of record-breaking heat has brought the world into uncharted territory, scientists say.