Residents near Conyers BioLab report finding unidentified, 'hazardous' debris in their yards
A week after a fire at the BioLab Chemical Plant sent a large plume of toxic smoke billowing over Rockdale County, residents are reporting the discovery of black, charred debris in their yards, raising new health concerns.
BioLab to deploy special response team amid continuing smoke plume crisis in Conyers
Rockdale County Chairman says BioLab will be bringing in their own incident response team and setting up a physical office to field community concerns.
Lawmakers call for Conyers Biolab shutdown amid lingering chemical hazards
Frustration spreads to the state Capitol as they call for Biolab in Conyers to shut down for good.
BioLab plume continues; concerns over long-term health defects grow
Thousands of people across metro Atlanta have reported seeing and feeling the symptoms of exposure—irritated eyes, skin or difficulty breathing.
BioLab fire: Rockdale County continues nightly shelter-in-place order
Rockdale County has instituted a nightly shelter-in-place order, urging residents to stay indoors between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. for the remainder of the week.
More evidence found of microplastics infiltrating human brain, study says
Researchers in Brazil found evidence of microplastics in the brain tissue of human cadavers.
National Park Service blames bag of Cheetos for disrupting entire Carlsbad Caverns ecosystem
The Cheetos' processed corn was softened by the humidity of the cave and "formed the perfect environment" to welcome and host fungi and microbial life, the park said.
Here's how extreme heat is impacting electric bills
Last year Earth was 2.66 degrees warmer than it was before pre-industrial times. It may sound insignificant, but it can be harmful to human health.
Atlanta woman’s dream home became a reality one can at a time
Keisha is a mother of three kids and her dream home was built in southwest Atlanta thanks to a unique Habitat for Humanity partnership.
Monday was the hottest ever recorded day on Earth, data shows
Monday’s scorching temperatures were yet another heat record broken in the past couple of years.
Watch: Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin explosion sends debris skyward
A "localized hydrothermal explosion" sent debris and steam skyward, prompting visitors to run away to safety.
Yosemite begs visitors not to bury toilet paper on park trails
Yosemite National Park rangers are begging visitors to stop burying toilet paper – and leaving full rolls – on their majestic trails.
From orbit, NASA maps streets where extreme heat will burn you in seconds
NASA is using data from the space station to map out the hottest streets in one major city, where touching pavement could lead to burns in minutes or even seconds.
Harmful algae blooms in Great Lakes could increase this summer, NOAA warns
NOAA is closely monitoring the Great Lakes this summer for potential increases in harmful algae that could have economic impacts and affect ecosystems.
Atlanta demonstrators demand Biden declare climate emergency
Demonstrators gathered in mid-90 degree weather to hold a vigil at Atlanta City Hall, calling on the Biden Administration to declare a climate emergency and officially recognize heat as a major disaster that kills.
US Olympic team to bring A/C units to Paris, undercutting environmental plan
The U.S. Olympic team plans to supply air conditioners for their athletes at the Paris Games, prioritizing athlete comfort over the event's environmental sustainability goals.
City of Atlanta now offering rebates up to $2K for new e-bike
Anyone inside the City of Atlanta can now apply for rebates to go toward a new e-bike.
Worry over being 'disgusting' drives us to do too much laundry no matter the environmental cost, study finds
"There is a conflict between the desire to reduce one's washing to save the environment and the fear of being perceived as a disgusting person with unclean clothes," the author said.
Chile's Humboldt penguin could be facing extinction, experts warn
The Humboldt penguin population along the central coast of Chile has drastically declined, with scientists finding only one breeding pair this year compared to 842 last year, putting the species at risk of extinction according to experts.
Texas city tops list of dirtiest in the nation, study says
A recent survey named the "dirtiest" city in the U.S., and earning the top spot this year is none other than Houston, taking the crown from last year's dirtiest, Newark, New Jersey.