This is how Americans think the government should respond to natural disasters: Poll
Most Americans impacted by flooding say climate change is at least partly to blame, but polls show less agreement on whether the government should act to prevent extreme weather.
Fish kills, algae blooms likely following Palm Bay's massive sewage spill in Turkey Creek
A sewage pipe break near Palm Bay’s wastewater treatment plant on Clearmont Street led to a significant spill into Turkey Creek, prompting an emergency response from the city.
Yosemite National Park to open all campgrounds for first time in 6 years
Officials noted that reservations are required at all campgrounds through October. They urged visitors to make reservations as soon as possible.
Gov. DeSantis, Florida Cabinet approve protection of more than 78,000 acres of land
Gov. Ron DeSantis, Attorney General James Uthmeier and Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson have approved the protection of more than 78,000 acres of land throughout Florida, including more than 76,000 thousand in the rural area within the Ocala-to-Osceola Wildlife Corridor.
Canadian wildfires cause haze, poor air across central, eastern US
A series of wildfires burning across central Canada have sent smoke billowing into the U.S. over the past several days.
Popular beers found with high levels of dangerous 'forever chemicals,' study reveals
Recent studies have found that some beers brewed in the US have high levels of "forever chemicals" and are considered above the allowed EPA limit.
Oregon's 'bottle deposit bill' was the first, but now it may be getting an overhaul
Oregon lawmakers are considering changes to the state’s landmark bottle deposit law, including curfews for redemption sites and new mobile return options to address rising concerns over safety and homelessness.
Florida mosquito season raises public health concerns over rise in illnesses
As Florida heads into the warmer months, mosquito control officials are warning of an active season ahead, with the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses such as Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and dengue on the rise.
EPA chief proposes rollback of automatic red-light car engine stop-start feature
Lee Zeldin, the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), proposed rolling back the federal incentives that helped push the automatic start-stop feature in millions of U.S. cars.
Underwater volcano off Oregon's coast inching closer to eruption, scientists say
While scientists don't have an exact timeline of when the volcano could erupt, they say it's likely to happen before the end of the year.
Antarctica gains ice for first time in decades, reversing trend of mass loss, study finds
A new study finds Antarctica gained mass for the first time in decades, reversing previous loss trends and briefly offsetting global sea level rise.
These US cities have the worst air quality this year
More than 156 million Americans live among unhealthy levels of air pollution, an annual report from the American Lung Association found.
Teens invent refrigerator that doesn't need electricity; aim to help rural communities
The three students hope to build more refrigerators and send them to hospitals for testing.
'Kiss of death': 84% of world's coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record
Coral reefs are sometimes dubbed “rainforests of the sea" — approximately 25% of all marine species can be found in, on and around coral reefs.
Saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ to ChatGPT is costing OpenAI millions, says CEO
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says saying “please" and “thank you" to ChatGPT costs the company “tens of millions" due to energy demands, but he believes the cost is worth it.
Solar energy installations continue to grow in the United States
Solar energy installations continue to grow in the United States, as does residential solar power, according to a new report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
Trump hopes to boost coal industry with executive order
Trump signed executive orders hoping to boost the coal industry amid a surging demand for electricity in the U.S. Here’s a look at how coal energy stacks up.
Access to America's deepest lake is closing to tourists: What to know
If you’ve always wanted to swim or ride a boat in America’s deepest lake, this summer is your last chance to do it for a few years.
Trump administration opens up over half of national forests for logging
A new directive from the Trump administration will open up more logging in national forests.