Climate danger: UN forecasts 2 in 3 chance of briefly hitting key heat limit soon

The world has been inching closer to the 1.5-degree threshold due to human-caused climate change for years. Scientists expect a temporary burst of heat from an El Nino will supercharge this.

Biden plan would open leases to conservation land, not just oil and grazing

More than a century after the U.S. started selling oil leases on public lands, the Biden administration is seeking to let conservationists lease government property to restore it.

How coconuts are being used to save New Jersey beaches from erosion

Coconut fiber logs now line more than 2,000 feet of the Jersey Shore with the goal of keeping the sand in place in an economical and sustainable way.

Sinkholes forming at Oregon state park: 'Please use caution'

A second sinkhole has formed at Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area, prompting park officials to issue another advisory to visitors.

US agency plans deeper study of Georgia sea turtles, dredging threats

Environmentalists and the Army Corps have battled for years over a plan to allow the dredging of sand and mud from harbors in Georgia during the nesting season for sea turtles.

Water again safe to drink after outage in Georgia town

The town's boil-water advisory is no longer in effect after lab tests showed that the water supply was safe for human consumption.

What to know about ticks and Lyme season following a mild winter

Researchers say it is hard to predict how the tick season will play out. This year’s mild winter and early snow melt, though, could mean more ticks earlier than usual.

Where does your state rank on the ‘2023 Greenest States’ list?

The list compared the 50 states across three dimensions: environmental quality, eco-friendly behaviors and climate change contributions.

Interesting facts about Earth Day: Who created the holiday?

The founder of Earth Day was Senator Gaylord Nelson, who was inspired to create the global observance after one of the worst ecological disasters in U.S. history.

Georgia Gwinnett College program turns food waste into fresh produce

When Georgia Gwinnett College senior Stephen Johnson noticed kids not finishing their meals at the dining hall, he turned those leftovers into new produce that is helping the community.

Japan, US agree to go forward with partnership in developing geothermal energy

The memorandum of cooperation was signed Saturday on the sidelines of a meeting of the Group of Seven energy and environment ministers in the northern city of Hokkaido.