Nearly two-thirds of coral reef sharks threatened with extinction from overfishing as main cause, study finds
The study, published in Nature Communications, shows that 59% of the 134 coral-reef associated shark and ray species are being threatened with extinction, making them the most threatened groups found on coral reefs alongside marine mammals.
Feds send $930 million to curb 'crisis' of wildfires in West
The U.S. is directing $930 million toward reducing wildfire dangers in 10 western states by clearing trees and underbrush from national forests as officials struggle to protect communities from destructive infernos being made worse by climate change.
Greenland is the warmest it's been in more than 1000 years, ice core data shows
Scientists say warming in Greenland in the past may have been masked by local weather variability. But not any more. Climate change is blowing that away.
Eating 1 fish from US lakes, rivers equal to a month of drinking 'forever chemicals' water, study says
Overall, freshwater fish caught near urban areas and the Great Lakes were found to have the highest levels of forever chemicals, according to the study.
'If a smell makes you gag, it can’t be good for you': Mount Dora residents demands city finds source of stench
-Mt Dora's Mayor says the city has spent thousands of dollars, trying to figure out if a bad odor is coming from a waster water treatment plant or a landfill. She doesn't believe the odor is the city's fault.
Discarded batteries suspected of starting waste facility fire
Officials say old batteries likely sparked a large blaze at a waste facility in Florida. Trash trailers were destroyed by flames with damages estimated to be over half-a-million dollars.
Greta Thunberg carried away by police at German coal mine protest
Swedish climate activist Great Thunberg was among hundreds of people on Tuesday who resumed anti-mining protests in western German after weekend demonstrations.
Wyoming legislators propose bill to phase out EVs by 2035
Lawmakers fear EVs will demolish fossil fuel industries in Wyoming, leading to higher unemployment.
Greta Thunberg removed by German police from site of mass-climate change protest at coal mine
German police reportedly removed 20-year-old climate change activist Greta Thunberg from the site of a mass protest over the demolition of an abandoned village for the expansion of a coal mine.
30-foot fin whale found stranded, dead off Mississippi Gulf Coast: ‘A very rare species’
Since 2002, there have only been three reported fin whale strandings in the Gulf of Mexico.
Exxon Mobil accurately predicted global warming trends since 1970s, study says
A new study says Exxon Mobil’s scientists were remarkably accurate in their predictions about global warming.
2022 among warmest years on record; experts warn warmer temps to come
Government science teams say that 2022 didn't quite set a record for heat, but it was in the top five or six warmest on record depending on who's doing the measuring.
Ozone hole should fully mend by 2066, UN says
A United Nations scientific report says Earth's protective ozone layer is slowly but noticeably healing.
Shock: The electric Ram 1500 Revolution pickup has ... 3 rows of seats?
Ram's first battery-powered truck is packed with features.
Mesmerizing 'light pillars' illuminate the night sky in Minnesota
A phenomenon known as "light pillars" illuminated the night sky above Graceville, Minnesota, and put on a spectacular show early Thursday morning.
Mean Mother Nature: Top 5 extreme forces of nature in 2022
From the historic Mauna Loa volcano eruption to a deadly earthquake in Indonesia, 2022 saw some of the most extreme forces of nature.
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.
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.
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.
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.