August cracks record for hottest month ever recorded

August set a record for sweltering temperatures, which climate scientists attribute in part to factors like human-driven climate change and a strong El Nino pattern.

Milton hazardous waste drop-off: Free collection event details

Milton residents can clean out hazardous garage and basement chemicals at a free city collection event on Saturday, Sept. 26.

Human waste dumped near Pope's Ferry Landing in Monroe County

Deputies are investigating an illegal dumping incident near Pope's Ferry Landing after human waste was reported in the river Tuesday.

160 killed in China-Nepal flash floods; hundreds missing, including 47 Americans

Scores of people were killed Wednesday when flash floods swept through communities along the China-Nepal border. Rescue teams are still trying to locate hundreds more who are still missing in the Himalayan region, including nearly 50 Americans.

Trump administration moves to end 2001 roadless rule on national forests

The Trump administration is seeking to repeal protections for millions of acres of national forest, citing wildfire management and forest health as environmental groups warn of potential ecological harm.

Walz signs executive order restricting mining near Boundary Waters

Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at blocking nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters, following Congress' move to roll back federal protections for the region.

Sugar-based plastics could offer solution to microplastic pollution

Researchers are investigating new ways to produce plant-based plastics from sugar, aiming to offer a sustainable alternative that could help reduce global microplastic pollution.

Atlanta agency rejects state blame for South River fish kill

An operational failure at an Atlanta wastewater facility caused an acidic chemical leak that killed more than 1,200 fish in the South River, state environmental investigators concluded.

First-known freshwater contagious cancer spreading among catfish in Vermont lake

The first-ever transmissible cancer to spread among fish in a freshwater setting has been discovered among brown bullhead catfish in Lake Memphremagog.

Microplastics detected in most heart attack patients' blood in startling new study

Most heart attack patients have significantly higher concentrations of micro- and nanoplastics in their blood compared to individuals with stable heart conditions, new research found.

Federal probe details cause of Conyers BioLab chemical fire

A new Conyers BioLab chemical fire report reveals a corroded sprinkler system triggered the massive disaster that sent toxic smoke over metro Atlanta.

Trump calls for investigation into manual used in climate change cases

President Donald Trump has called for a formal review of a federal reference manual, alleging the updated text relies on "false science" regarding climate change, and claiming that it contains "discredited" information.

Bartow County residents challenge data center plan

Bartow County residents packed a community meeting to find out more about a proposed data center on Brown Farm Road.

Wildfire smoke chokes skies in Midwest and Northeast

Smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is blanketing multiple northern states with smoke and ash, leaving millions of people exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution.