Microplastics found in human blood for the 1st time, study says

Microplastics have been found in our food, drinks and even in human placentas. Now, researchers say they have found the first-ever evidence of microplastics in human blood.

Satellite images show New York-sized ice shelf collapse in East Antarctica

Scientists are concerned because an ice shelf the size of New York City collapsed in East Antarctica, an area that had long been thought to be stable.

Spring's hidden dangers that could be deadly to your pets

March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month and also offers a good way to help educate pet owners on the dangers of accidental pet poisonings and how to prevent them.

Great Barrier Reef suffers widespread coral bleaching due to high ocean temperatures

An Australian government agency says the Great Barrier Reef is suffering widespread and severe coral bleaching due to high ocean temperatures two years after a mass bleaching event.

Captain Planet Foundation celebrates 30 years of global impact

The Captain Planet Foundation will celebrate its 30th anniversary this weekend with a star-studded gala in Atlanta.

Climate change is worsening allergy season, scientists find

According to scientists, the warming of the planet is making winter shorter, causing planets to bloom earlier and for longer periods — contributing to a worsening allergy season for Americans.

Cadillac’s 1st all-electric Lyriq SUV to begin production in March, GM says

General Motors will begin production of the all-electric 2023 Cadillac Lyriq midsize SUV, the brand’s first electric vehicle, in March as planned and the company hopes to start making deliveries over the next few months.

Here are the 10 best places to live in the US if you have seasonal allergies

Each year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranks most- and least-challenging cities in America for those who have pollen allergies.

What is net-zero living and why experts say it’s worth it

Aiming to reach a goal of net-zero for all is a stretch, but there are feasible ways for you to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions just by making changes in your own home and behavior.

How to reduce your carbon footprint: Practical tips for day-to-day life

Here are some easy choices people can make in their day-to-day lives that can reduce one’s carbon footprint — many of which require little or no extra cost.

Nearly 80% of Amazon rainforest shows signs of loss, study finds

Scientists have long been warning that extreme weather would cause calamity in the future but it appears that the future is already here.

UN report on climate change: Urgent action needed to secure a 'liveable' future

A new UN report to guide leaders in their efforts to curb climate change warns the world is going to get sicker, hungrier, poorer and more dangerous in the next 18 years.

Tesla driver leads Peachtree City police on chase topping 90 mph

Police in Peachtree City said they got into a high-speed pursuit with a Tesla that did not end well for the driver and passenger.

UN: Wildfires getting worse globally, governments unprepared

A warming planet and changes to land use patterns mean more wildfires will scorch large parts of the globe in coming decades, causing spikes in unhealthy smoke pollution and other problems that governments are ill prepared to confront, according to a U.N. report released Wednesday.

One million mosquitoes in Florida caught on Sanibel Island

The Lee County Mosquito Control District recently posted photos on its Facebook page of one million mosquitoes lumped into a pile.

The price of fast fashion: How quick trends, 'throwaway culture' harm the planet

Fast fashion allows shoppers to hop on trends quickly and cheaply, with some never even wearing the same outfit twice. But experts say this convenience comes at a cost.

Biden: Infrastructure law to give $1B toward Great Lakes pollution cleanup

The infrastructure law will dedicate $1 billion toward Great Lakes cleanup and restoration, impacting several U.S. sites that have been deemed “areas of concern” for years.