USDA updates its 2024 Plant Hardiness Map: Find out what planting zone you live in
The updated map offers gardeners, based on where they live, guidance on the best practices to help their plants grow and survive.
The updated map offers gardeners, based on where they live, guidance on the best practices to help their plants grow and survive.
World's largest plant to extract CO2 and turn it to stone opens in Iceland
The world's largest carbon capture facility, Mammoth, has begun operations in Iceland, using direct air capture technology to extract CO2 from the atmosphere and convert it into stone.
The world's largest carbon capture facility, Mammoth, has begun operations in Iceland, using direct air capture technology to extract CO2 from the atmosphere and convert it into stone.
Top US national parks to visit with kids revealed
With 63 U.S. national parks spread across 30 states and two overseas territories, it can be tough to decide which one to visit.
With 63 U.S. national parks spread across 30 states and two overseas territories, it can be tough to decide which one to visit.
New report ranks the most polluted places in the U.S.
The American Lung Association says 131.2 million people – that’s 39% of Americans – live in communities with failing grades for levels of pollution. Here's a map of the best and worst.
The American Lung Association says 131.2 million people – that’s 39% of Americans – live in communities with failing grades for levels of pollution. Here's a map of the best and worst.
Atlanta-based company's biodegradable straws shield baby corals from predators
Biodegradable straws made by an Atlanta-based company are now being used to help save coral reefs.
Biodegradable straws made by an Atlanta-based company are now being used to help save coral reefs.
Celebrate Earth Day: Easy ways you can help preserve our planet
Helping to preserving our home is easier than you think. Here are some tips to help you honor Mother Earth on Earth Day and beyond.
Helping to preserving our home is easier than you think. Here are some tips to help you honor Mother Earth on Earth Day and beyond.
Photos: South Fulton celebrated Earth Day with Kendall Rae Johnson's parade, learning fair
The City of South Fulton hosted the second edition of Kendall Rae's Earth Day Parade and Learning Fair. The event brought the community together for a day dedicated to environmental education and sustainability. The festivities kicked off at the Tri-County shopping center, located at 7494 Old National Highway.
The City of South Fulton hosted the second edition of Kendall Rae's Earth Day Parade and Learning Fair. The event brought the community together for a day dedicated to environmental education and sustainability. The festivities kicked off at the Tri-County shopping center, located at 7494 Old National Highway.
Starbucks says new cold drink cups are made with less plastic
Starbucks said the move underscores its commitment to halving its waste, water and carbon footprints by 2030.
Starbucks said the move underscores its commitment to halving its waste, water and carbon footprints by 2030.
Here are the 20 worst US cities for seasonal allergies – and some of the best
Suffer from seasonal allergies? The most challenging U.S. cities for living with allergies in 2024 were revealed the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's annual report.
Suffer from seasonal allergies? The most challenging U.S. cities for living with allergies in 2024 were revealed the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's annual report.
Chattahoochee River still sees E. coli elevations month after ‘emergency situation’
The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper is still observing occasional spikes in E. coli levels.
The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper is still observing occasional spikes in E. coli levels.
Which states are the greenest? Report ranks most eco-friendly places in US
A report by Wallet Hub used several factors such as air quality, environmentally friendly behaviors, energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions to rank all 50 states.
A report by Wallet Hub used several factors such as air quality, environmentally friendly behaviors, energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions to rank all 50 states.
PFAS: EPA imposes first-ever limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
Toxic PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are widespread and long lasting in the environment. Here’s a look at the EPA’s new “life-changing” rule.
Toxic PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are widespread and long lasting in the environment. Here’s a look at the EPA’s new “life-changing” rule.
March marks 10th straight month as the hottest on record, scientists say
Climate scientists connect most of the record hot temperatures to human-caused climate change like carbon dioxide and methane emissions created by burning coal and natural gas.
Climate scientists connect most of the record hot temperatures to human-caused climate change like carbon dioxide and methane emissions created by burning coal and natural gas.
Atlanta's pollen count on Tuesday third highest ever recorded in metro area
If y'all thought Monday's pollen count was high, wait until you see what it is for today!
If y'all thought Monday's pollen count was high, wait until you see what it is for today!
Liquid nitrogen fertilizer spill kills nearly 750,000 fish in Iowa river, officials say
About 265,000 gallons of liquid nitrogen fertilizer was released into the river.
About 265,000 gallons of liquid nitrogen fertilizer was released into the river.
Climate change has made heat waves last longer, study finds
A recent study suggests that climate change is causing giant heat waves to move slower across the globe, baking more people for longer periods with higher temperatures over larger areas.
A recent study suggests that climate change is causing giant heat waves to move slower across the globe, baking more people for longer periods with higher temperatures over larger areas.
USDA again asks for help squashing these invasive bugs
According to the USDA the spotted lanternfly and gypsy moth are highly detrimental invasive insects, causing significant economic and environmental harm.
According to the USDA the spotted lanternfly and gypsy moth are highly detrimental invasive insects, causing significant economic and environmental harm.
Earth Hour 2024: Why major world landmarks are going dark
Earth Hour, when major landmarks go dark for the planet, is known as "the biggest hour for Earth." Here's what else to know about the annual, globally recognized event.
Earth Hour, when major landmarks go dark for the planet, is known as "the biggest hour for Earth." Here's what else to know about the annual, globally recognized event.
Lamar County landfill leaders cast doubt on FBI investigation. FOX 5 I-Team confirms: It’s true
Leaders of Lamar County's solid waste authority took out a full-page ad in a local newspaper raising doubts about whether an FBI investigation involves them at all. But the FOX 5 I-Team found all signs point to yes, with the FBI confirming the probe involves the authority's controversial waste-to-fuel project. The same ad announced leachate evaporators are finally running, meaning machines inside the long-delayed recycling center aren't all sitting idle anymore.
Leaders of Lamar County's solid waste authority took out a full-page ad in a local newspaper raising doubts about whether an FBI investigation involves them at all. But the FOX 5 I-Team found all signs point to yes, with the FBI confirming the probe involves the authority's controversial waste-to-fuel project. The same ad announced leachate evaporators are finally running, meaning machines inside the long-delayed recycling center aren't all sitting idle anymore.
How scientists believe the loss of Arctic sea ice will impact US weather patterns
The Arctic’s summer sea ice extent has shrunk by more than 12% each decade due to the globe’s rising temperatures.
The Arctic’s summer sea ice extent has shrunk by more than 12% each decade due to the globe’s rising temperatures.