EPA drops regulation for contaminant harming babies' brains
Administrator Andrew Wheeler's announcement was the latest in a series of Trump administration rollbacks or eliminations of existing or pending public health and environmental protections, targeting Obama administration initiatives in particular. The Trump administration says the regulations are burdensome to business and are unnecessary.
Administrator Andrew Wheeler's announcement was the latest in a series of Trump administration rollbacks or eliminations of existing or pending public health and environmental protections, targeting Obama administration initiatives in particular. The Trump administration says the regulations are burdensome to business and are unnecessary.
WWF report: Pandemics like COVID-19 are the result of humanity’s destruction of nature
COVID-19, as well as many other pandemics, are the result of humanity’s destruction of nature, according to a report from the World Wildlife Fund.
COVID-19, as well as many other pandemics, are the result of humanity’s destruction of nature, according to a report from the World Wildlife Fund.
Canadian photographer captures breathtaking time-lapse of aurora borealis
A Canadian photographer captured time-lapsed video of the aurora borealis and a dreamy landscape below the night sky.
A Canadian photographer captured time-lapsed video of the aurora borealis and a dreamy landscape below the night sky.
Study: World carbon pollution falls 17% during pandemic peak
The world cut its daily carbon dioxide emissions by 17% at the peak of the pandemic shutdown last month, a new study found.
The world cut its daily carbon dioxide emissions by 17% at the peak of the pandemic shutdown last month, a new study found.
A cataclysmic eruption: Looking back at Mount St. Helens 40 years later
The eruption was the worst volcanic disaster in the history of the conterminous United States, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The eruption was the worst volcanic disaster in the history of the conterminous United States, according to the United States Geological Survey.
Six acres of sunflowers provide burst of sunshine at Sweetfields Farm
The saying goes, "April showers bring May flowers." But what do May flowers bring? At Sweetfields Farm in Brooksville, they bring visitors eager to escape isolation among the farm's six acres of sunflowers.
The saying goes, "April showers bring May flowers." But what do May flowers bring? At Sweetfields Farm in Brooksville, they bring visitors eager to escape isolation among the farm's six acres of sunflowers.
COVID-19 shutdowns are clearing the air, but pollution will return as economies reopen
The air is getting cleaner amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but these blue skies may be temporary.
The air is getting cleaner amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but these blue skies may be temporary.
Dutch restaurant testing individual 'greenhouses' for diners amid coronavirus pandemic
A Dutch restaurant has tested individual glass booths for customers to dine inside of, as a way to maintain social distancing and safety for staff and diners.
A Dutch restaurant has tested individual glass booths for customers to dine inside of, as a way to maintain social distancing and safety for staff and diners.
NASA images show Florida's pollution has decreased since coronavirus lockdowns began
Within one month, there has been lesson air pollution above the Sunshine State's metropolitan areas as the state went into lockdown, reports NASA.
Within one month, there has been lesson air pollution above the Sunshine State's metropolitan areas as the state went into lockdown, reports NASA.
Record-breaking Arctic ozone hole closed itself up, and it may have nothing to do with lockdowns
A rare and very large hole that opened up in the ozone layer over the Arctic in early April has now healed itself, scientists say.
A rare and very large hole that opened up in the ozone layer over the Arctic in early April has now healed itself, scientists say.
Before-and-after images show how air pollution levels have dropped around the world amid COVID-19 lockdowns
While the changes have come at a high cost, scientists have observed cleaner air in major cities around the world.
While the changes have come at a high cost, scientists have observed cleaner air in major cities around the world.
NOAA projects 2020 is on track to be Earth's warmest year on record
There’s a 75% chance that 2020 will become the hottest year on record and a 99.9% chance that it will end up in the top five, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported.
There’s a 75% chance that 2020 will become the hottest year on record and a 99.9% chance that it will end up in the top five, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported.
Yosemite National Park sees abundance of wildlife as coronavirus keeps tourists away
California’s Yosemite National Park has seen an abundance of wildlife reclaim the area as the COVID-19 pandemic keeps the normally bustling throngs of tourists away.
California’s Yosemite National Park has seen an abundance of wildlife reclaim the area as the COVID-19 pandemic keeps the normally bustling throngs of tourists away.
Coronavirus lockdowns have caused the Earth to effectively stop shaking
The coronavirus pandemic has left most of the world's major cities, including London, New York and others, empty.
The coronavirus pandemic has left most of the world's major cities, including London, New York and others, empty.
Arizona congressman asks for Grand Canyon to be closed to help prevent COVID-19 spread
When social distancing became a recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control, many thought of ways they can still socially distance themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic.
When social distancing became a recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control, many thought of ways they can still socially distance themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Florida passes bill to combat blue-green algae blooms
The 77-page bill addresses septic tanks, municipal wastewater treatment, stormwater runoff, farm fertilizers and more.
The 77-page bill addresses septic tanks, municipal wastewater treatment, stormwater runoff, farm fertilizers and more.
New fence along A1A in Ormond-by-the-Sea faces both criticism and praise
FDOT is installing the fence Spanish Waters Drive and Highbridge Road, covering up what could be a nice view in hopes of fighting erosion and protecting the road.
FDOT is installing the fence Spanish Waters Drive and Highbridge Road, covering up what could be a nice view in hopes of fighting erosion and protecting the road.
St. Cloud Council wants faster fix to brown water pouring from faucets
One St. Cloud city councilman wants to put full-house water filtration systems on the homes of all affected residents until St. Cloud's pipes are completely clean of the brown-water causing resin.
One St. Cloud city councilman wants to put full-house water filtration systems on the homes of all affected residents until St. Cloud's pipes are completely clean of the brown-water causing resin.
JPMorgan halts financing for Arctic drilling amid clean-energy push
JPMorgan Chase will no longer provide loans for oil and gas drilling in the Arctic, FOX Business reported
JPMorgan Chase will no longer provide loans for oil and gas drilling in the Arctic, FOX Business reported
Baffle Box in Melbourne is biggest east of Mississippi
New filters are being installed to help clean up the Indian River Lagoon. They are using what's called a "Baffle Box," to eliminate toxins from the water.
New filters are being installed to help clean up the Indian River Lagoon. They are using what's called a "Baffle Box," to eliminate toxins from the water.