Map: The fastest-warming US states revealed
A new analysis reveals just how much the U.S. has warmed since the first Earth Day, showing dramatic temperature increases across every state and nearly every major city.
A new analysis reveals just how much the U.S. has warmed since the first Earth Day, showing dramatic temperature increases across every state and nearly every major city.
California has three new state parks: Here's where
Coinciding with Earth Day, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the addition of three new state parks in the Central Valley — pushing the statewide total to 283 parks — which he said is the biggest expansion of the park system in decades.
Coinciding with Earth Day, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the addition of three new state parks in the Central Valley — pushing the statewide total to 283 parks — which he said is the biggest expansion of the park system in decades.
Green Mountain State tops Hawaii, California for greenest state - See how your state ranks
Green is right there in the name, even if the meaning is different. Vermont, a state whose name is a blending of the French words for the color green and mountain, claimed the top spot in a recent analysis of the greenest states in terms of eco-friendliness.
Green is right there in the name, even if the meaning is different. Vermont, a state whose name is a blending of the French words for the color green and mountain, claimed the top spot in a recent analysis of the greenest states in terms of eco-friendliness.
Mothballs found scattered at St. Pete Beach nesting site one week before protected birds arrive
Environmental advocates are raising alarms after what they call a deliberate act of sabotage at a key shorebird nesting site, just days before the protected birds are expected to arrive to nest.
Environmental advocates are raising alarms after what they call a deliberate act of sabotage at a key shorebird nesting site, just days before the protected birds are expected to arrive to nest.
Investigation underway after dozens of turtles found dead in Apopka pond
Wildlife officials and the City of Apopka are investigating after dozens of dead turtles were found in a local pond, prompting concern from residents and a viewer tip to FOX 35 News.
Wildlife officials and the City of Apopka are investigating after dozens of dead turtles were found in a local pond, prompting concern from residents and a viewer tip to FOX 35 News.
Palm Bay officials step up crackdown on illegal dumping amid resident complaints
Illegal dumping is drawing renewed concern in Palm Bay, Florida, where city leaders say trash piles have become a growing problem in several neighborhoods.
Illegal dumping is drawing renewed concern in Palm Bay, Florida, where city leaders say trash piles have become a growing problem in several neighborhoods.
Boundary Waters mining bill approved by Senate after Sen. Smith protest
After Senator Tina Smith staged a protest Wednesday night to block a vote on a bill that would allow mining in the Boundary Waters, the U.S. Senate is now scheduled to vote on that bill Thursday morning.
After Senator Tina Smith staged a protest Wednesday night to block a vote on a bill that would allow mining in the Boundary Waters, the U.S. Senate is now scheduled to vote on that bill Thursday morning.
Country Thunder announces move to Clearwater for 2026 festival
Country Thunder Florida officially announced the event's move to Coachman Park on Tuesday morning.
Country Thunder Florida officially announced the event's move to Coachman Park on Tuesday morning.
Hippos connected to Pablo Escobar face culling in Colombia
Dozens of hippos who descended from the ones brought to Colombia by onetime drug kingpin Pablo Escobar will be killed as the South American nation looks to control its population.
Dozens of hippos who descended from the ones brought to Colombia by onetime drug kingpin Pablo Escobar will be killed as the South American nation looks to control its population.
IUCN Red List: Emperor penguins and Antarctic fur seals added to endangered list
One of the Antarctic’s most well-known and beloved animals is at the brink of extinction, and environmentalists are calling it a "stark warning" of the threat of climate change.
One of the Antarctic’s most well-known and beloved animals is at the brink of extinction, and environmentalists are calling it a "stark warning" of the threat of climate change.
EPA chief tells climate skeptics to celebrate rule repeal as March heat breaks records
The Environmental Protection Agency’s top official told a crowd of climate science skeptics that they should celebrate the repeal of the 2009 finding that underpinned the agency’s attempts to combat climate change ever since. His comments came the same day a separate federal agency reported record-shattering warmth and precipitation numbers.
The Environmental Protection Agency’s top official told a crowd of climate science skeptics that they should celebrate the repeal of the 2009 finding that underpinned the agency’s attempts to combat climate change ever since. His comments came the same day a separate federal agency reported record-shattering warmth and precipitation numbers.
Snowy owl, hammerhead sharks among 40 species gaining CMS protections
Cheetahs, snowy owls and hammerhead sharks are among the dozens of animal species on the cusp of extinction that will receive greater conservation protections.
Cheetahs, snowy owls and hammerhead sharks are among the dozens of animal species on the cusp of extinction that will receive greater conservation protections.
FWC investigating after video shows influencer repeatedly shooting at alligator
The FWC says it is looking into an online video where a popular streamer fired multiple rounds at an alligator.
The FWC says it is looking into an online video where a popular streamer fired multiple rounds at an alligator.
Spiders the size of a human hand are spreading throughout the US
The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.
The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.
Viral video shows trucks driving through foot of water on thawing Minnesota lake
A viral video shows fishermen driving through approximately 12 inches of standing water atop the frozen surface of Lake of the Woods following recent warm weather.
A viral video shows fishermen driving through approximately 12 inches of standing water atop the frozen surface of Lake of the Woods following recent warm weather.
Several states sue Trump administration over ability to regulate greenhouse gases
A coalition of states is suing the Trump administration after the EPA rolled back a key 2009 climate finding on greenhouse gases.
A coalition of states is suing the Trump administration after the EPA rolled back a key 2009 climate finding on greenhouse gases.
DeSantis halts Manatee County cruise terminal plans with new environmental bill
Plans for a potential cruise terminal in Manatee County have been effectively blocked after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new bill Thursday restricting large-scale dredging projects in some environmentally sensitive areas.
Plans for a potential cruise terminal in Manatee County have been effectively blocked after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new bill Thursday restricting large-scale dredging projects in some environmentally sensitive areas.
Some water beads 'illegal' in US as federal safety rules go into effect
Thousands of children in the United States have been injured by water beads, a dangerous toy that is being targeted by new federal safety standards.
Thousands of children in the United States have been injured by water beads, a dangerous toy that is being targeted by new federal safety standards.
See the pictures: Death Valley having its best superbloom in a decade
Death Valley is having its best superbloom since 2016. See the pictures.
Death Valley is having its best superbloom since 2016. See the pictures.
USDA issues disaster declaration for Florida after $3.1 billion in winter freeze damage
The U.S. Department of Agriculture secretary signed a disaster declaration on Wednesday, making federal aid possible to Florida farmers following the winter freeze.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture secretary signed a disaster declaration on Wednesday, making federal aid possible to Florida farmers following the winter freeze.