US butterfly populations declining at 'catastrophic' rate—experts warn it's a 'bad sign for us'
A new study finds butterfly populations in the US have dropped 22% since 2000 due to pesticides, habitat loss, and climate change. Scientists warn the decline could have major consequences for ecosystems.
A new study finds butterfly populations in the US have dropped 22% since 2000 due to pesticides, habitat loss, and climate change. Scientists warn the decline could have major consequences for ecosystems.
US stops sharing global air quality data, raising concerns among scientists
The US government will stop sharing air quality data from its embassies and consulates, citing funding cuts. Scientists warn the move will hinder global air pollution research and leave many nations without reliable data.
The US government will stop sharing air quality data from its embassies and consulates, citing funding cuts. Scientists warn the move will hinder global air pollution research and leave many nations without reliable data.
You can eat these 5 invasive animals to help population control, US Fish & Wildlife Service says
An invasive species is an introduced non-native organism that begins to spread or expand its range from an original introduction and can possibly harm the environment, economy or human health.
An invasive species is an introduced non-native organism that begins to spread or expand its range from an original introduction and can possibly harm the environment, economy or human health.
Trump targeting showerheads, LED light bulbs in next environmental order
President Trump has long complained of showerheads that use less water and other energy-efficient appliances.
President Trump has long complained of showerheads that use less water and other energy-efficient appliances.
Paper straws: The arguments for and against
Paper or plastic? President Trump has joined the debate on straws.
Paper or plastic? President Trump has joined the debate on straws.
Mass fish kill at Lake Apopka under investigation as residents voice concerns
Thousands of dead fish have washed up along the shores of Lake Apopka, alarming nearby residents and prompting an investigation.
Thousands of dead fish have washed up along the shores of Lake Apopka, alarming nearby residents and prompting an investigation.
North Dakota considers ending longstanding weather modification program
A state senator introduced a bill to end the practice, with penalties involving fines and jail time.
A state senator introduced a bill to end the practice, with penalties involving fines and jail time.
Trump to reopen waters for drilling, rolling back environmental protections
President Donald Trump wants to roll back environmental protections and reversing climate policies put in place by the Biden administration.
President Donald Trump wants to roll back environmental protections and reversing climate policies put in place by the Biden administration.
EPA: Chemicals in sewage sludge fertilizer are causing cancer–here's who is most at risk
The harmful chemicals that build up in the body by eating certain foods can cause kidney and prostate cancer.
The harmful chemicals that build up in the body by eating certain foods can cause kidney and prostate cancer.
How to make a DIY air filter with a box fan
Homemade air filters can be a cheap and effective way to protect your home from the harmful effects of wildfire smoke.
Homemade air filters can be a cheap and effective way to protect your home from the harmful effects of wildfire smoke.
What to know about Trump's interests in Greenland, Panama Canal
Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”
Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”
New report lays out timeline for odor control measures in Mount Dora
The City of Mount Dora hired an independent firm to help study the odor, which has now come up with a timeline for improvements to facilities people have been associating with the stench.
The City of Mount Dora hired an independent firm to help study the odor, which has now come up with a timeline for improvements to facilities people have been associating with the stench.
Dead fish wash ashore in Lake Eustis, prompting investigation by FWC
Residents near Lake Eustis are voicing concerns after hundreds of dead fish washed ashore over the weekend.
Residents near Lake Eustis are voicing concerns after hundreds of dead fish washed ashore over the weekend.
Shrinking Colorado River will take a toll on the nation's food supply
The shelves and prices at your local grocery store could look a little different soon. The Colorado River, which provides water for about 15% of our country’s agriculture, is shrinking.
The shelves and prices at your local grocery store could look a little different soon. The Colorado River, which provides water for about 15% of our country’s agriculture, is shrinking.
Concerns growing about space industry straining wastewater facilities in Brevard County
The massive development called "Project Hinton" was just approved during a special Space Florida Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday. With the rapid growth comes new concerns about where all the rocket waste is going to go.
The massive development called "Project Hinton" was just approved during a special Space Florida Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday. With the rapid growth comes new concerns about where all the rocket waste is going to go.
Ocean heat wave known as 'The Blob' blamed for killing half the population of bird species
The new study suggested that 4 million seabirds died following unusually warm conditions in the northeastern Pacific Ocean between 2014 and 2016.
The new study suggested that 4 million seabirds died following unusually warm conditions in the northeastern Pacific Ocean between 2014 and 2016.
'Living shoreline' under construction in Titusville to fight erosion, wind damage
Huge pyramids are being plopped in the Indian River Lagoon this week.
Huge pyramids are being plopped in the Indian River Lagoon this week.
Brown snow falls on Maine town prompting warning from officials: Don’t eat it
The unusual incident took place in Rumford, about 80 miles north of Portland.
The unusual incident took place in Rumford, about 80 miles north of Portland.
2024 closes out as world’s warmest year ever
The world is closing out its warmest year on record, and if the phrase sounds like a broken record, it is because the record was set just last year.
The world is closing out its warmest year on record, and if the phrase sounds like a broken record, it is because the record was set just last year.
Lost penguin’s 2,000-mile journey to Australia ends with return to Southern Ocean
The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.
The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.