Air quality alert sparks warning for pet owners
Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada has drifted down to some states.
Scientists close in on potential cause of Florida fish spinning to death
The strange fish behavior was first reported last fall.
Last summer was the hottest in 2,000 years for globe's north, study finds
Researchers used tree ring data to compare the extreme heat of 2023 to two millennia of summer temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere.
Videos show cicadas swarm across central US
The insects cannot be seen in all the clips, but multiple people have filmed their "deafening" sound coming from nearby trees.
Meet the officials making key parts of Biden's climate agenda a reality
Climate programs that Jigar Shah at the Department of Energy and Jahi Wise at the Environmental Protection Agency oversee will pump billions into clean tech.
Air quality map shows states with "unhealthy" warning
Wildfires in Canada are having a negative impact on the air quality in some U.S. states close to the border.
NOAA reveals how pollen can change the weather
Pollen grains sometimes scatter the sunlight, which can form clouds, affect the temperature and even the amount of rain.
"Worst tornado outbreak" of year so far broke warning records
Over 100 tornadoes across the Midwest and the Great Plains occurred from April 25 to 28, causing "significant damage and loss of life."
US tornado warnings misunderstood by half of people in Mid-South
A study found that 50 percent of people living across the Mid-South couldn't describe a tornado warning accurately.
Texas lake overfull after heavy rainfall, forcing dam release
At the beginning of May, Lake Waco's water levels were below 465 feet; however, they have now shot up to 482 feet, causing flooding.
99% of US car interiors release suspected cancer-causing agents: Study
"Commuting to work shouldn't come with a cancer risk, and children shouldn't breathe in chemicals that can harm their brains on their way to school," the researchers say.
One of "world's worst" weeds invading US Northeast
The toxic weed can prevent sunlight from entering the water and lead to decreased oxygen levels, killing fish and other species.
Taking Away the Power of Pollution From an Elite Few
The big corporations, utilities, and Wall Street millionaires who profit off fossil-fueled power plants have had us in a chokehold for years.
California pet owners warned after toxic substance found in lake
Water officials will begin treatment on Tuesday.
Biden's Letdown of Native Americans Threatens Indigenous People Everywhere
Biden is ignoring the wave of protests by Indigenous people across the U.S. who see their land being destroyed by droughts, pipelines, and mineral mines.
Cicada double invasion to "utterly cover" parts of the US, ecologist says
The insects have already been spotted emerging in North Carolina and are set to swarm Illinois, much of Missouri and Arkansas.
A Way to Protect Environmental Regulations From Trump 2.0
There's a scramble in President Joe Biden's administration to get out the door as much funding as possible for clean energy and environmental justice projects before it's too late.
Green bourbon on Kentucky Derby Day? Making the climate-friendly cocktail
Whiskey making is energy-intensive, emitting 6 pounds of CO2 for every bottle. A heat battery holds the promise to make bourbon more climate-friendly.
Colorado river water 'extremes' forecast by scientists
A new study reports that the river's future may be brighter than originally thought, as precipitation is likely to replenish its flows.
Plastic is polluting our oceans. Will we get a treaty to cut plastic waste?
Negotiators are considering ways to limit the massive amounts of plastic waste polluting oceans, harming wildlife and contributing to climate change.
Cicada map shows states where broods have emerged
Trillions of noisy cicadas are beginning to emerge—with some people calling 911 due to the incessant noise.
Politicizing American Energy Is a Costly Mistake
With gas prices creeping upwards, election-year politics are already in full effect.
Hawaii volcano eruption warning after spike in earthquakes
The volcano is not erupting, but a "significant spike" in earthquakes has prompted the closure of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Darwin's 'abominable mystery' haunts new plant tree of life
Darwin was once flummoxed as to how so many flowering plants evolved, but researchers may have finally cracked the code.
Environment Defenders Face New Wave of Oppression
The challenge for the human rights movement is to respond with urgency to make their voices heard.
Fact Check: Florida "explosion" video shows "mushroom cloud" from beach
Viral footage shows what appears to be a "mushroom cloud" filmed near the Florida coast this week.
'Huge' cocaine levels make sea life high in popular beach bay
The drug has now been classed as an "emerging contaminant of concern" and may have been accumulating in Brazilian waters since the 1930s.
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.
Dead fish suddenly found in California lake raises alarms
Officials are conducting testing to determine what killed the fish.
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.