NOAA projects 2020 is on track to be Earth's warmest year on record
There’s a 75% chance that 2020 will become the hottest year on record and a 99.9% chance that it will end up in the top five, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported.
There’s a 75% chance that 2020 will become the hottest year on record and a 99.9% chance that it will end up in the top five, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported.
As people stay home, Earth turns wilder and cleaner
The world has experienced positive environmental effects as people have stayed home due to COVID-19.
The world has experienced positive environmental effects as people have stayed home due to COVID-19.
Jellyfish glides through clear waters of Venice canal
Andrea Mangoni captured mesmerizing video of a jellyfish calmly swimming through the clear waters of a Venice canal.
Andrea Mangoni captured mesmerizing video of a jellyfish calmly swimming through the clear waters of a Venice canal.
Mining plan lands Okefenokee on `endangered’ US rivers list
A proposal to mine for minerals near the edge of the Okefenokee Swamp has earned the vast waterway near the Georgia-Florida line a spot on a conservation group’s list of “most endangered” U.S. rivers.
A proposal to mine for minerals near the edge of the Okefenokee Swamp has earned the vast waterway near the Georgia-Florida line a spot on a conservation group’s list of “most endangered” U.S. rivers.
Yosemite National Park sees abundance of wildlife as coronavirus keeps tourists away
California’s Yosemite National Park has seen an abundance of wildlife reclaim the area as the COVID-19 pandemic keeps the normally bustling throngs of tourists away.
California’s Yosemite National Park has seen an abundance of wildlife reclaim the area as the COVID-19 pandemic keeps the normally bustling throngs of tourists away.
Sterigenics plant files restraining order against Cobb County
The Cobb County medical sterilization plant Sterigenics filed a restraining order against Cobb County Wednesday as the plant resumes operations to clean medical equipment needed for medical workers fighting the coronavirus.
The Cobb County medical sterilization plant Sterigenics filed a restraining order against Cobb County Wednesday as the plant resumes operations to clean medical equipment needed for medical workers fighting the coronavirus.
Air pollution drops across the globe amid COVID-19 pandemic, data suggests
Less traffic and commerce due to the pandemic could be helping to reduce pollution levels.
Less traffic and commerce due to the pandemic could be helping to reduce pollution levels.
Satellite images shows Italy's pollution decrease during coronavirus response
There has been a decrease in nitrogen dioxide over Italy, especially in the northern region, reports the European Space Agency. The country has since been placed on a dramatic lockdown restriction and has the highest number of coronavirus cases in Europe and outside of China.
There has been a decrease in nitrogen dioxide over Italy, especially in the northern region, reports the European Space Agency. The country has since been placed on a dramatic lockdown restriction and has the highest number of coronavirus cases in Europe and outside of China.
New plan shrinks proposed mine near Okefenokee Swamp refuge
A mining company seeking to dig for minerals near the vast wildlife refuge in the Okefenokee Swamp has reworked its plan to substantially shrink the mine’s initial footprint in an environmentally sensitive area near the Georgia-Florida line.
A mining company seeking to dig for minerals near the vast wildlife refuge in the Okefenokee Swamp has reworked its plan to substantially shrink the mine’s initial footprint in an environmentally sensitive area near the Georgia-Florida line.
NASA images show how China’s pollution has decreased during coronavirus outbreak
There have been “significant decreases in nitrogen dioxide over China,” reports NASA as quarantines remain in place within the country.
There have been “significant decreases in nitrogen dioxide over China,” reports NASA as quarantines remain in place within the country.
Georgia county to test water wells for coal ash
Officials in a central Georgia county say they will pay to test water wells for coal ash contamination.
Officials in a central Georgia county say they will pay to test water wells for coal ash contamination.
Styrofoam and plastic bags could be banned in Georgia
A Georgia Senator just introduced a bill to ban both styrofoam containers and plastic bags in stores and restaurants.
A Georgia Senator just introduced a bill to ban both styrofoam containers and plastic bags in stores and restaurants.
Dire warning in ship salvage lawsuit not repeated in court
Officials for a salvage company suing to halt demolition of an overturned cargo ship on the Georgia coast appeared to back away Tuesday from claims that sawing the vessel into enormous chunks would cause an “environmental catastrophe.”
Officials for a salvage company suing to halt demolition of an overturned cargo ship on the Georgia coast appeared to back away Tuesday from claims that sawing the vessel into enormous chunks would cause an “environmental catastrophe.”
JPMorgan halts financing for Arctic drilling amid clean-energy push
JPMorgan Chase will no longer provide loans for oil and gas drilling in the Arctic, FOX Business reported
JPMorgan Chase will no longer provide loans for oil and gas drilling in the Arctic, FOX Business reported
Georgia senators want to ease rules for building below dams
Georgia senators voted Monday to let people build homes that could be flooded by dams without raising safety standards for the upstream dam.
Georgia senators voted Monday to let people build homes that could be flooded by dams without raising safety standards for the upstream dam.
Officials: 9.2 million gallons spill from DeKalb County sewer line
Officials say heavy rains are to blame for more than 9.2 million gallons leaking from a DeKalb County sewage line last week.
Officials say heavy rains are to blame for more than 9.2 million gallons leaking from a DeKalb County sewage line last week.
Georgia eyes higher coal ash fee; residents seek more action
Georgia senators are passing a measure that would increase the fee for dumping coal ash in the state.
Georgia senators are passing a measure that would increase the fee for dumping coal ash in the state.
Rabid bat confirmed on Georgia campus, students warned
Health officials say students at a Georgia university have been warned after a rabid bat was found on campus.
Health officials say students at a Georgia university have been warned after a rabid bat was found on campus.
Judge questions plan to remove capsized ship in huge chunks
A federal judge on Friday ordered attorneys for the U.S. Coast Guard and a maritime salvage company to answer detailed questions about plans to remove an overturned cargo ship on the Georgia coast by sawing it into eight enormous chunks.
A federal judge on Friday ordered attorneys for the U.S. Coast Guard and a maritime salvage company to answer detailed questions about plans to remove an overturned cargo ship on the Georgia coast by sawing it into eight enormous chunks.
First leatherback sea turtle nest of 2020 is the earliest ever documented in Florida
The first leatherback sea turtle nest of this year's nesting season showed up on Florida's east coast this week.
The first leatherback sea turtle nest of this year's nesting season showed up on Florida's east coast this week.