US, China agree to combat climate change with 'urgency'
The United States and China, the world’s two biggest carbon polluters, have agreed to cooperate with other countries to curb climate change.
Lyrid meteor shower to light up night sky in April — here’s how to watch
Calling all stargazers: The first major meteor shower of the year — the Lyrids — will occur in mid-April and is expected to light up the evening sky with a dazzling display.
St. Vincent’s La Soufriere volcano continues to erupt, tainting water supply and forcing evacuations
Videos coming out of the Caribbean are showing the devastating effects of the recent volcanic eruptions on St. Vincent.
Massive toxic dump site discovered on ocean floor between Long Beach and Catalina Island
Some 3,000 feet below the ocean's surface between Long Beach and Catalina Island, scientists believe the area may contain anywhere from 336,000–504,000 barrels of acid sludge waste from the production of DDT — a powerful pesticide that was banned from use in the U.S. in 1972 due to its adverse environmental effects, such as those to wildlife, as well as its potential human health risks.
‘Average’ Atlantic hurricane season will bring more storms, 2021 no exception
After 2020’s record-breaking hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean, it would be nice to catch a weather break in 2021 — but hurricane activity is showing no signs of slowing down.
BP spill rescue pelican returns from Georgia to Louisiana
A pelican rescued from the 2010 oil spill, cleaned of oil and released in Georgia has returned 700 miles to an island restored last year for pelicans and other seabirds.
‘Uncharted territory’: Atmospheric CO2 hits highest concentration ever recorded
The changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic caused emissions to drop by about 7% in 2020 compared to 2019, but the drop was too small and too short in duration to show up as a significant deviation to the upward trend of CO2.
Sunlight, humidity ‘unlikely’ impacts on how COVID-19 spreads, Homeland Security study finds
Researchers at the Department of Homeland Security sought to determine how various environmental conditions impact the spread of COVID-19 and other variants and determined that the coronavirus survived in most heat and humidity.
Environmental concerns mount as millions of gallons of wastewater head towards Tampa Bay
Wildlife advocates say they’re worried about a chain reaction coming for marine life, and they said they fear their hard work to restore the bay’s quality and what lives there will be shattered.
Georgia vehicle emission inspections waived due to system outage
According to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, the system was shut down after their testing technology vendor detected and stopped a malware attack.
Piney Point leak: Wastewater pond could be emptied in two days
As contaminated water is slowly pumped out of the leaking Piney Point wastewater pond, the risk of a full breach and flooding decreases. But the threat to the environment is growing with every gallon that's piped into Tampa Bay.
Florida officials work to prevent 'catastrophic flood' from leaking reservoir
An uncontrolled breach at the old phosphate plant reservoir in Florida has the potential to spill out 340 million gallons of water in a matter of minutes, risking a 20-foot-high wall of water, officials said.
Additional pumps brought to Piney Point to assist in controlled water release, prevent ‘catastrophic failure’
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will be in Manatee County to provide an update on Piney Point as water continues to flow from a breach in a containment wall.
Residents evacuated, US-41 closed, state of emergency declared as water continues flowing from Piney Point
Hundreds of residents around Piney Point have been asked to evacuate as 2-3 million gallons of water per day flow from a leak in a containment wall. Officials say the stack collapsed further despite overnight efforts from state and local crews.
Volcanic eruptions in Italy, Iceland and Guatemala spew lava, draw crowds
Since February and March, three volcanoes in three separate countries have released lava, including the Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland, Mount Etna in Italy and Pacaya in Guatemala.
NASA finds direct evidence that humans are causing climate change
NASA has found direct evidence that shows how humans are impacting and causing a change in Earth’s climate.
Japan's cherry blossoms bloom early, climate change likely cause, scientists say
Japan’s famous cherry blossoms have reached their flowery peak in many places earlier this year than at any time since formal records started being kept nearly 70 years ago, with experts saying climate change is the likely cause.
Singer Mike Posner climbing Mount Everest to raise money for Detroit Justice Center
Michigan native Mike Posner is climbing Mount Everest to raise money for the Detroit Justice Center.
California groups track face masks, PPE bound for ocean
Larger mammals can ingest PPE, and plastic from the items can disrupt the ocean’s food chains.
New River Gorge: Sprawling 73,000-acre national park and preserve the 1st of its kind on the East Coast
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, located in West Virginia, received its dual status in January 2021 which gives the nearly 73,000-acre area federal protection as well as defends the wildlife and ecosystem from being destroyed by manmade means.