Toxic algae bloom considered in death of California family found along hiking trail
The area in the Sierra National Forest where the bodies were found on Tuesday had been treated as a hazmat site after concerns were raised about the deaths being linked to potentially toxic gases from old mines nearby.
The area in the Sierra National Forest where the bodies were found on Tuesday had been treated as a hazmat site after concerns were raised about the deaths being linked to potentially toxic gases from old mines nearby.
Rain falls atop Greenland's ice sheet for first time on record
Greenland’s ice sheet experienced temperatures above freezing for about nine hours on Aug. 14, allowing rain to fall.
Greenland’s ice sheet experienced temperatures above freezing for about nine hours on Aug. 14, allowing rain to fall.
Health officials warn of blue-green algae, harmful algal blooms in Central Florida lakes
Officials with the Florida Department of Health are alerting the public to several blue-green algae blooms in lakes across Central Florida.
Officials with the Florida Department of Health are alerting the public to several blue-green algae blooms in lakes across Central Florida.
US declares 1st federal water shortage in Colorado River, Lake Mead
U.S. officials declared the first-ever water shortage from a river that serves 40 million people in the West.
U.S. officials declared the first-ever water shortage from a river that serves 40 million people in the West.
Wildfire smoke reaches North Pole for 1st time in recorded history
Smoke from dozens of wildfires burning in Russia reached the North Pole for the first time in recorded history, NASA said.
Smoke from dozens of wildfires burning in Russia reached the North Pole for the first time in recorded history, NASA said.
Congressman pushing to get manatees back on Endangered Species List
So far this year, Florida has already recorded 890 manatee deaths. Congressman Darren Soto is working to put a stop to that.
So far this year, Florida has already recorded 890 manatee deaths. Congressman Darren Soto is working to put a stop to that.
Sea turtle released back into ocean after time at Florida rehabilitation facility
The Brevard Zoo said that a juvenile green sea turtle, now named ‘Brother,’ was brought to their Sea Turtle Healing Center in May.
The Brevard Zoo said that a juvenile green sea turtle, now named ‘Brother,’ was brought to their Sea Turtle Healing Center in May.
'Code red for humanity': UN climate change report warns of 'unprecedented' impacts
A U.N. report said Earth’s climate is getting so hot that temperatures will probably blow past a level of warming that leaders have sought to prevent.
A U.N. report said Earth’s climate is getting so hot that temperatures will probably blow past a level of warming that leaders have sought to prevent.
Scientists fear second red tide bloom may occur later this summer
Dr. Tracy Fanara stopped at Shark Con in Tampa to talk about a weather event responsible for shark bite anomalies that might be linked to red tide.
Dr. Tracy Fanara stopped at Shark Con in Tampa to talk about a weather event responsible for shark bite anomalies that might be linked to red tide.
Greenland ice melting event could cover Florida in 2 inches of water
This data comes as melting rates across the world, including Greenland, have accelerated in recent decades.
This data comes as melting rates across the world, including Greenland, have accelerated in recent decades.
Hundreds of sharks take refuge from red tide in Longboat Key canals
The canals of Buttonwood Harbour aren't usually home to sharks, but hundreds of bonnethead, lemon, and nurse sharks trying to survive red tide have found themselves gathered there indefinitely.
The canals of Buttonwood Harbour aren't usually home to sharks, but hundreds of bonnethead, lemon, and nurse sharks trying to survive red tide have found themselves gathered there indefinitely.
Beached whale in New Smyrna euthanized found with multiple health problems
A male pygmy sperm whale that was humanely euthanized after being found washed ashore in New Smyrna Beach on Friday was found in poor health, according to marine officials.
A male pygmy sperm whale that was humanely euthanized after being found washed ashore in New Smyrna Beach on Friday was found in poor health, according to marine officials.
Rockledge residents protest removal of 100-year-old oak trees
Majestic oak trees line a stretch of Rockledge Drive, greenery that residents say is a part of their community's history. Now, the hundred-year-old trees may be torn down.
Majestic oak trees line a stretch of Rockledge Drive, greenery that residents say is a part of their community's history. Now, the hundred-year-old trees may be torn down.
Tampa Bay ‘better than last week,’ but anglers worry as red tide battle continues
Gov. Ron DeSantis was in St. Pete to address the current status of red tide, saying the bay "looks a lot better than it did last week" following days of cleanup efforts that led to 1,300 tons of dead marine life and debris.
Gov. Ron DeSantis was in St. Pete to address the current status of red tide, saying the bay "looks a lot better than it did last week" following days of cleanup efforts that led to 1,300 tons of dead marine life and debris.
Satellite video shows smoke from western wildfires blowing across US
Video from space shows smoke from wildfires burning in the western U.S. blowing across the country, reaching as far as New York.
Video from space shows smoke from wildfires burning in the western U.S. blowing across the country, reaching as far as New York.
Massive fish kill in Melbourne
Boaters at the Melbourne Harbor Marina woke up to a stinky situation on Monday. A massive fish kill has clogged up areas of Crane Creek.
Boaters at the Melbourne Harbor Marina woke up to a stinky situation on Monday. A massive fish kill has clogged up areas of Crane Creek.
Florida leaders, conservationists acknowledge ‘Florida Wildlife Corridor Act’ to protect natural areas
In late June, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB-976, which went into effect this month. On Monday, state leaders and wildlife officials celebrated the milestone.
In late June, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB-976, which went into effect this month. On Monday, state leaders and wildlife officials celebrated the milestone.
Erratic Bootleg Fire in Oregon expands, destroys dozens of homes
A wildfire in southeastern Oregon is spreading miles each day as firefighters struggle to control the raging inferno.
A wildfire in southeastern Oregon is spreading miles each day as firefighters struggle to control the raging inferno.
Pacific Northwest heat wave likely killed ‘billions’ of marine animals, experts say
The deadly heat wave that struck the Pacific Northwest during the end of June likely killed billions of marine animals, according to researchers.
The deadly heat wave that struck the Pacific Northwest during the end of June likely killed billions of marine animals, according to researchers.
Beaches between El Segundo, Dockweiler reopen after 17M gallons of sewage spilled into ocean forced closure
After being closed for about three days, Los Angeles County Public Health finally gave the green light to reopen the beaches Wednesday night.
After being closed for about three days, Los Angeles County Public Health finally gave the green light to reopen the beaches Wednesday night.