Which states are the greenest? Report ranks most eco-friendly places in US

A report by Wallet Hub used several factors such as air quality, environmentally friendly behaviors, energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions to rank all 50 states.

PFAS: EPA imposes first-ever limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

Toxic PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are widespread and long lasting in the environment. Here’s a look at the EPA’s new “life-changing” rule.

USDA again asks for help squashing these invasive bugs

According to the USDA the spotted lanternfly and gypsy moth are highly detrimental invasive insects, causing significant economic and environmental harm.

Earth Hour 2024: Why major world landmarks are going dark

Earth Hour, when major landmarks go dark for the planet, is known as "the biggest hour for Earth." Here's what else to know about the annual, globally recognized event.

Here are the most polluted cities in the US, globally

A new report sheds light on the issue of pollution by highlighting some locales in the U.S. and the world with inadequate air quality.

Global warming on the rise, prompting UN weather agency to issue 'red alert'

The U.N. weather agency has issued a "red alert" due to alarming increases in greenhouse gases, temperatures, and melting of glaciers and sea ice.

Earth sets heat records for 9 straight months as February 2024 goes down as planet’s hottest

February 2024 was the hottest February on record for the world, which makes it the ninth month in a row to be the hottest on record, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service announced Tuesday.

The Arctic Ocean could be ‘ice-free’ by 2030s

The study defines “ice-free” as when the Arctic Ocean has less than 400,000 square miles of ice.

Could Mexico City run out of water soon? Region faces historic shortage

Mexico City is facing “unprecedented" low levels in its main water system that supplies millions of people. Some in the region have already reported their taps running dry.

Increased vape, e-cigarette waste starting to impact beaches, marine life

Experts say vapes and e-cigs could be impacting the ocean environment from the plastic they're made of to the toxins inside the cartridges.

Here are the top 10 deadliest national parks, according to research

The serene landscapes of our national parks feature a plethora of mountainous landscapes, pristine beaches and lush forests, but there are some deadly risks associated with visiting. Outdoor clothing brand KÜHL looked at different criteria and came up with a list of the top 10 deadliest national parks.

States with plastic bag bans prevented billions of bags from being used, report says

The report, Plastic Bag Bans Work, noted that bans in just five locations in the U.S. cut single-use plastic bag consumption by about 6 billion bags per year.