Odds are 50/50 that Earth reaches critical climate-change threshold by 2026, scientists say
There is a 50/50 chance that Earth reaches a critical climate-change threshold at least once during the next five years, scientists said Monday.
There is a 50/50 chance that Earth reaches a critical climate-change threshold at least once during the next five years, scientists said Monday.
United Airlines to start using fuel made of animal fat, cooking oil on some flights
In its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 100% by 2050, United Airlines has become the first U.S. airline to sign an international purchase agreement to buy millions of gallons of sustainable aviation fuel over the next three years.
In its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 100% by 2050, United Airlines has become the first U.S. airline to sign an international purchase agreement to buy millions of gallons of sustainable aviation fuel over the next three years.
April CO2 levels were the highest in recorded human history, data shows
The first time Earth reached a record average for CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere was in 2015 and the levels continue to grow every year.
The first time Earth reached a record average for CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere was in 2015 and the levels continue to grow every year.
Grid operators warn of electricity shortage amid switch to renewables: Report
The issue is on the rise throughout the country as many traditional and nuclear power plants are being retired.
The issue is on the rise throughout the country as many traditional and nuclear power plants are being retired.
Lake Mead drought exposes more human remains
Human remains were found at Callville Bay in Lake Mead Saturday, less than a week after different remains were found at the lake.
Human remains were found at Callville Bay in Lake Mead Saturday, less than a week after different remains were found at the lake.
'No Mow May' – not lazy, just saving the bees
Finally, an excuse to not mow your lawn – ‘No Mow May!’
Finally, an excuse to not mow your lawn – ‘No Mow May!’
Foul-smelling toxic foam spewing from polluted river takes over Colombian city
Photos show how the massive layer of toxic foam is plaguing the city of Mosquera, Colombia, near Bogota, drifting into residents’ yards and businesses.
Photos show how the massive layer of toxic foam is plaguing the city of Mosquera, Colombia, near Bogota, drifting into residents’ yards and businesses.
Gov. DeSantis vetoes bill that would end solar power credits
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a bill on Wednesday that would have ended solar power subsidies for residential customers.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a bill on Wednesday that would have ended solar power subsidies for residential customers.
One-fifth of reptiles face risk of extinction, new report finds
A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.
A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.
Incandescent light bulbs being phased out amid aims to move toward energy-efficient lighting
The Biden administration is scrapping old-fashioned incandescent light bulbs.
The Biden administration is scrapping old-fashioned incandescent light bulbs.
Protections for gopher tortoises under consideration by federal officials
Federal wildlife officials will decide in the coming months whether increased protections are needed for gopher tortoises, as Florida looks for ways to move the animals out of the path of development.
Federal wildlife officials will decide in the coming months whether increased protections are needed for gopher tortoises, as Florida looks for ways to move the animals out of the path of development.
Chernobyl: On 36th anniversary of disaster, Russia’s seizure of nuclear plant seen as ‘nightmare’
Tuesday marks the 36th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Authorities are working with Ukraine’s officials on ways to protect Chernobyl’s most critical areas.
Tuesday marks the 36th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Authorities are working with Ukraine’s officials on ways to protect Chernobyl’s most critical areas.
Ford launches electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck
The new model represents the culmination of a company-wide shift toward electric vehicles as the industry's biggest automakers pivot toward battery-powered cars and trucks.
The new model represents the culmination of a company-wide shift toward electric vehicles as the industry's biggest automakers pivot toward battery-powered cars and trucks.
Twitter bans ads that contradict science on climate change
Twitter is banning ads that deny climate change, but there's no indication the change will impact what users can post on the site.
Twitter is banning ads that deny climate change, but there's no indication the change will impact what users can post on the site.
Biden signs Earth Day order to protect old-growth forests from wildfire
Old-growth trees are key buffers against climate change and absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide that contribute to global warming.
Old-growth trees are key buffers against climate change and absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide that contribute to global warming.
How ‘Captain Planet’ inspired an environmental movement
The popular animated series inspired generations of young people to become changemakers for the planet.
The popular animated series inspired generations of young people to become changemakers for the planet.
Florida seeks 100% renewable electricity by 2050 under proposed rule
Florida utilities would gradually increase their renewable electricity, reaching 100% by 2050 under a proposed rule unveiled this week.
Florida utilities would gradually increase their renewable electricity, reaching 100% by 2050 under a proposed rule unveiled this week.
Earth Day 2022: How it started and how to celebrate
This year will mark 52 years since the first Earth Day and countries around the world are celebrating.
This year will mark 52 years since the first Earth Day and countries around the world are celebrating.
Earth Day 2022: Teach kids about going green with these toys
Teach kids green concepts and how to be eco-friendly with these suggested toys available online and in-store.
Teach kids green concepts and how to be eco-friendly with these suggested toys available online and in-store.
Time flies: Google Earth Timelapse feature shows your town change over 37 years
“We hope that this perspective of the planet will ground debates, encourage discovery and shift perspectives about some of our most pressing global issues,” Google said.
“We hope that this perspective of the planet will ground debates, encourage discovery and shift perspectives about some of our most pressing global issues,” Google said.