Hay fever alert as allergist warns of "pollen storm"
"It's going to be a very robust spring," Leonard Bielory warns.
Pope Francis slammed by Fox News host: 'Churches are empty'
Rachel Campos-Duffy said the pontiff should address issues such as the falling birth rate and declining Mass attendance rather than climate change.
It's coal v clean fuels in the coming power struggle over EPA climate rules
Coal interests promise to fight the EPA's strict new rules on CO2 from power plants, in a battle that could shape the country's climate future.
US map shows "hazard zones" for rising sea levels, tsunamis
"Sea level rises will create a profound shift in coastal flooding over the next 30 years," says NOAA.
California's atmospheric rivers were worse millenia ago
Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey studied atmospheric rivers across Leonard Lake, California, over a period of 3,200 years.
Mosquito-borne diseases to see "increasingly frequent outbreaks" worldwide
"We must anticipate outbreaks and move to intervene early to prevent diseases from happening in the first place," researchers warn.
How the Navy is fighting climate change with action on clean energy
The U.S. military is the world's largest single source of climate pollution. Work at the Naval Research Laboratory offers greener fuel for sailors and Marines.
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Colorado streams are being loaded with "toxic" heavy metals
The amount of copper, zinc and sulfate has doubled in the alpine streams flowing from the mountains over the past three decades.
China map shows cities that could sink below sea level by 2120
Subsidence and rising sea levels pose a long-term crisis for China's heavily urbanized coast if left unchecked.
Turning The Tide on Plastic Pollution Requires a Bold Global Effort
We are at a tipping point. Plastic pollution is affecting planet, animal, and human health.
Satellite photos show construction of Indonesia's new capital city
Indonesia is making progress on building a new capital in the middle of the jungle to replace congested and sinking Jakarta.
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Major Texas lake hits lowest water level in decades
Canyon Lake has plummeted to 886.75 feet this April, the lowest it has been since the 1960s, when it was constructed.
Here comes the sun money: Biden launches $7B "Solar for All" on Earth Day
The 60 recipients will use the funding to help low- and moderate-income families overcome barriers to rooftop solar, expanding access to some 900,000 people.
Sadhguru issues rallying cry on Earth day
The Indian spiritual leader argues that the effects of climate change could be "significantly" mitigated by revitalizing agricultural soil.
Map shows new US high speed rail route
The new rail line broke ground on Monday and construction is expected to finish by summer 2028.
Earth Day success story: Wildlife crossings keep animals and people safe
Research shows crossings can reduce wildlife collisions by up to 90 percent, making highways safer for us and helping animals move to adapt to climate change.
In the Fight Against Climate Change, Don't Forget Rural America
Contrary to what we hear, rural America isn't in denial of climate change and other critical environmental issues.
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Deep-sea discovery hastens US coast submergence under water: Scientists
A key ocean current system is weakening, a study has found, causing a warming of deeper waters in the Antarctic.
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These companies are charging ahead to help make an EV transition possible
From chargers on lampposts to electrified truck stops, these companies are building the charging infrastructure needed to make cleaner EVs more appealing.
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Atmospheric rivers 'likely to become worse', warn scientists
Scientists found the more atmospheric rivers occur in a short space of time, the worse the consequences.
Atlantic faces "concerning" increase in storms this hurricane season
This hurricane season's predictions have surpassed long-time and more recent averages, with three to four major hurricanes possible.
Dubai underwater: Videos show extent of rare flooding in desert city
The United Arab Emirates faced its biggest rain event in at least 75 years.
South Florida could see water bill triple
New water treatment plants will make water safer for residents, but they'll see the cost in their monthly rates if the plants are approved.
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Map shows rivers most at risk as drinking water warning issued
American Rivers has published a list of the most-endangered rivers in the U.S., and those in New Mexico placed as No. 1.
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Yellowstone Lake ice cover unchanged—but "tipping point" is coming
Many U.S. lakes are suffering record low ice cover, but Yellowstone has proved resilient to climate change, say scientists.
Joe Biden Is Delivering on His Green Promises
It is a simple and indisputable fact that President Joe Biden has done more than any other president in history to increase safe renewable energy, address the climate crisis, and protect the environment.
Joe Biden Promised a Green Transition. What We Got Was More Drilling
Three years ago—in the wake of wildfires tearing through 5,000 acres of Western America—President Joe Biden's "Climate Day" heralded a seismic shift towards an eco-friendly America.
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The West has a new way to save water
Building solar panels over canals in California could spread to other areas if it effectively saves water, professor tells Newsweek
Satellites reveal deadly holes in Alaskan 'ice highways'
Open water zones can be highly dangerous, but new technology will mean researchers can create hazard maps of their whereabouts.
Scientists warn of massive ocean problem: "We're in the disaster movie"
The fourth global coral reef bleaching event is underway, impacting at least 53 countries.