Residents fighting to save Roswell tree on Mimosa Hall property
The city said that black walnut tree will be protected. It's one of three they were able to keep standing as the project developed.
Planned mining project near Okefenokee Swamp halted with sale to conservation group
An Alabama company's plan to mine near the border of one of Georgia's natural wonders has been stopped after years of fights with conservationists.
‘Warming stripes’ graphics updated for 2025: See your city's
Climate Central's new “warming stripes" show U.S. cities are heating up fast. See which places are warming most.
A hike with a history lesson: Fort Mountain State Park
Fort Mountain State Park features a mysterious stone wall with unknown origins, adding intrigue to its scenic beauty and outdoor adventures.
Yosemite National Park to open all campgrounds for first time in 6 years
Officials noted that reservations are required at all campgrounds through October. They urged visitors to make reservations as soon as possible.
Nitric acid leak at Ohio chemical plant triggers mass evacuations
A nitric acid leak at the Austin Powder Plant in Ohio prompted emergency evacuations of hundreds of residents.
Chemical concerns closes Lavender Road in Floyd County
People are being asked to avoid Lavender Road in Floyd County due to a hazardous material situation.
Talking Rock Creek cleanup concludes: No diesel detected in water samples
Cleanup operation at Talking Rock Creek has ended with no detectable traces of diesel fuel in water samples.
BioLab fire: Investigators talk about investigation into massive fire
A federal agency is revealing new findings from its investigation into the massive 2023 chemical fire at the BioLab facility in Rockdale County.
Strong geomagnetic storm underway with dazzling Northern Lights possible in these states Thursday
NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center said strong (G3) geomagnetic storm levels were reached early Thursday based on NOAA's five-level scale.
Forecast: Even more deadly, fiery and uncomfortable extreme weather
A new five-year forecast warns the world is likely to keep breaking heat records, risking more wildfires, hurricanes, and deadly heat waves.
Hawaii raises hotel and cruise taxes to fund climate response: What travelers should know
Hawaii just passed a new law increasing hotel and cruise taxes to fund climate and wildfire prevention. Here’s what it means for visitors.
Popular beers found with high levels of dangerous 'forever chemicals,' study reveals
Recent studies have found that some beers brewed in the US have high levels of "forever chemicals" and are considered above the allowed EPA limit.
Summer has gotten hotter nearly everywhere: See where it's worst
U.S. summers are heating up fast, and a new study shows nearly every major city is hotter than in 1970, with extreme heat risks on the rise.
Massive diesel spill in Pickens County: Emergency crews contain 2,500-gallon leak
Officials in Pickens County spent much of Tuesday cleaning up a massive diesel fuel spill near the town of Talking Rock.
Oregon's 'bottle deposit bill' was the first, but now it may be getting an overhaul
Oregon lawmakers are considering changes to the state’s landmark bottle deposit law, including curfews for redemption sites and new mobile return options to address rising concerns over safety and homelessness.
BioLab completes remediation; halts manufacturing at Conyers facility
BioLab announced it will not resume manufacturing operations at the site.
Underwater volcano off Oregon's coast inching closer to eruption, scientists say
While scientists don't have an exact timeline of when the volcano could erupt, they say it's likely to happen before the end of the year.
These US cities have the worst air quality this year
More than 156 million Americans live among unhealthy levels of air pollution, an annual report from the American Lung Association found.
Atlanta breathes sigh of relief as pollen count dramatically drops
Pollen levels in metro Atlanta have dropped to moderate after weeks of extremely high readings, providing relief to allergy sufferers.