Study: Parts of Amazon rainforest now emit more CO2 than what is absorbed
A new study shows portions of the Amazon rainforest are now emitting more carbon dioxide than they absorb due to factors including deforestation and climate change.
A new study shows portions of the Amazon rainforest are now emitting more carbon dioxide than they absorb due to factors including deforestation and climate change.
The American West is baking and burning: The numbers tell us why
The American West is baking, burning and drying in intertwined extreme weather. Four sets of numbers explain how bad it is now, while several others explain why it got this bad.
The American West is baking, burning and drying in intertwined extreme weather. Four sets of numbers explain how bad it is now, while several others explain why it got this bad.
United Airlines to purchase 100 electric planes from Heart Aerospace
The investment is part of United's goal to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions 100% by 2050
The investment is part of United's goal to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions 100% by 2050
Bootleg Fire: Smoke from Oregon blaze seen from space in satellite video
The Bootleg Fire incinerating part of southern Oregon is the largest wildfire currently burning the U.S., spreading across more than 200,000 acres.
The Bootleg Fire incinerating part of southern Oregon is the largest wildfire currently burning the U.S., spreading across more than 200,000 acres.
Number of US wildfires so far in 2021 largest in a decade, fire center data says
The number of wildfires that have burned through the U.S. and continue to burn is the largest since 2011, according to data from the National Interagency Fire Center.
The number of wildfires that have burned through the U.S. and continue to burn is the largest since 2011, according to data from the National Interagency Fire Center.
Florida breaks annual manatee death record in first half of year
The FWC reported that 841 manatee deaths were recorded between January 1 and July 2, breaking the previous record of 830.
The FWC reported that 841 manatee deaths were recorded between January 1 and July 2, breaking the previous record of 830.
Death Valley temperature hit 130 degrees, close to world record
If verified, the 130 degree Fahrenheit temperature would be among the hottest ever measured on the planet.
If verified, the 130 degree Fahrenheit temperature would be among the hottest ever measured on the planet.
Meth addiction in fish poses threat to ecosystem balance, study says
A study released in July found that meth addiction in fish poses a threat to the natural balance of ecosystems.
A study released in July found that meth addiction in fish poses a threat to the natural balance of ecosystems.
Northwest heat wave impossible without climate change, study says
The deadly heat wave in the Pacific Northwest was “virtually impossible” without human-caused climate change, a new scientific analysis found.
The deadly heat wave in the Pacific Northwest was “virtually impossible” without human-caused climate change, a new scientific analysis found.
EPA commits additional $50M to improve air pollution monitoring
The Environmental Protection Agency committed an additional $50 million in American Rescue Plan funds to improve air quality monitoring in communities across the United States.
The Environmental Protection Agency committed an additional $50 million in American Rescue Plan funds to improve air quality monitoring in communities across the United States.
Brood X cicada molts its exoskeleton after emerging from the ground after 17 years
Once off the ground, cicadas shed their skins to try and survive being eaten before moving onto the mating phase to create the next cycle of Brood X cicadas.
Once off the ground, cicadas shed their skins to try and survive being eaten before moving onto the mating phase to create the next cycle of Brood X cicadas.
Gulf of Mexico fire happened after lightning strike and gas leak, company says
A bizarre chain of events, including a lightning storm and a simultaneous gas pipeline leak, set off a strange subaquatic fireball seen last week in the Gulf of Mexico.
A bizarre chain of events, including a lightning storm and a simultaneous gas pipeline leak, set off a strange subaquatic fireball seen last week in the Gulf of Mexico.
Environmental groups sue state over Piney Point phosphate site
A coalition of environmental groups filed a federal lawsuit alleging that Florida and other defendants have long mishandled a former phosphate-plant site where massive amounts of contaminated water were released this spring to avert a potential catastrophe.
A coalition of environmental groups filed a federal lawsuit alleging that Florida and other defendants have long mishandled a former phosphate-plant site where massive amounts of contaminated water were released this spring to avert a potential catastrophe.
House Republicans form group to address climate change
An all-GOP House group aims to educate fellow Republicans on climate change and advance market-based policies to counter Democratic proposals.
An all-GOP House group aims to educate fellow Republicans on climate change and advance market-based policies to counter Democratic proposals.
Pregnant sea turtle gets stuck on beach stairs while searching for place to nest on Manasota Key
Volunteers had to come to the rescue of a pregnant sea turtle that found herself stuck on a beach staircase on Manasota Key.
Volunteers had to come to the rescue of a pregnant sea turtle that found herself stuck on a beach staircase on Manasota Key.
Earth trapping ‘unprecedented’ amount of heat, NASA, NOAA study says
NASA and the NOAA have compiled data showing an “unprecedented” amount of heat is being trapped in Earth’s atmosphere, doubling since 2005.
NASA and the NOAA have compiled data showing an “unprecedented” amount of heat is being trapped in Earth’s atmosphere, doubling since 2005.
Summer solstice 2021: Why it’s the start of season, longest day of year
The first day of summer is on Sunday, June 20. But what is the summer solstice, why is it the longest day of the year and how is it celebrated? Here are some facts about the significant day.
The first day of summer is on Sunday, June 20. But what is the summer solstice, why is it the longest day of the year and how is it celebrated? Here are some facts about the significant day.
Huge holes causing concern along Pinellas County beaches
Vacationers -- presumably -- are digging huge holes along Pinellas County beaches and not filling them in, which can cause problems for other beachgoers, emergency vehicles and wildlife.
Vacationers -- presumably -- are digging huge holes along Pinellas County beaches and not filling them in, which can cause problems for other beachgoers, emergency vehicles and wildlife.
Florida Congresswoman calls for federal investigation into problems at Little Wekiva River
Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy is asking the EPA to find out what has been causing the river to be taken over by sand.
Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy is asking the EPA to find out what has been causing the river to be taken over by sand.
Ruskin lab creates invasive species scoring system to direct policy and prevention
A team at fisheries and aquatics at the University of Florida has been studying invasive species at UF's Tropical Aquaculture Lab in Ruskin in an effort to prevent new invaders from destroying local environments.
A team at fisheries and aquatics at the University of Florida has been studying invasive species at UF's Tropical Aquaculture Lab in Ruskin in an effort to prevent new invaders from destroying local environments.