President Trump says he is concerned about water standards, says some people have to flush toilets 10-15 times
President Donald J. Trump said that he has asked the EPA to look at water standards because there are times when people turn on faucets or "take a shower and water comes dripping out. It's dripping out very quietly. Dripping out. People are flushing toilets 10 times, 15 times, as opposed to once they end up using more water."
President Donald J. Trump said that he has asked the EPA to look at water standards because there are times when people turn on faucets or "take a shower and water comes dripping out. It's dripping out very quietly. Dripping out. People are flushing toilets 10 times, 15 times, as opposed to once they end up using more water."
Birds are shrinking in size, and researchers believe it’s likely due to climate change
North American migratory birds have been getting smaller over the past four decades and the reason appears to be related to climate change, according to findings from a University of Michigan-led analysis of a large dataset.
North American migratory birds have been getting smaller over the past four decades and the reason appears to be related to climate change, according to findings from a University of Michigan-led analysis of a large dataset.
Christmas sweaters are making plastic pollution worse, environmental charity warns
Many Christmas sweaters contain harmful materials that are adding to world's pollution problem, according to a U.K. environmental charity.
Many Christmas sweaters contain harmful materials that are adding to world's pollution problem, according to a U.K. environmental charity.
Climate change may put pregnant women at risk of early delivery, study says
A study found that hotter temperatures could put pregnant women at risk of giving birth earlier than expected, sometimes as early as two weeks.
A study found that hotter temperatures could put pregnant women at risk of giving birth earlier than expected, sometimes as early as two weeks.
'Existential,' 'Climate Emergency' chosen as Words of the Year
If this year has left you in the midst of an existential crisis – you’re not alone. Apparently, enough people are in the throes of contemplating human existence that Dictionary.com proclaimed “existential” as its 2019 "word of the year."
If this year has left you in the midst of an existential crisis – you’re not alone. Apparently, enough people are in the throes of contemplating human existence that Dictionary.com proclaimed “existential” as its 2019 "word of the year."
Atlanta City Council votes to ban plastic at city buildings
Atlanta City Council leaders are taking a stand on plastic with a proposed ban heading to the mayor's desk.
Atlanta City Council leaders are taking a stand on plastic with a proposed ban heading to the mayor's desk.
Sperm whale found dead with 220 pound ‘ball’ of trash in stomach
The whale was found with roughly 220 pounds of garbage and debris, including sections of net, plastic cups and bags.
The whale was found with roughly 220 pounds of garbage and debris, including sections of net, plastic cups and bags.
Peachtree Road Race 'upcycles' materials into holiday gifts
The Peachtree Road Race decided to "upcycle" the estimated 100,000 plastic water bottles discarded after the race into benches.
The Peachtree Road Race decided to "upcycle" the estimated 100,000 plastic water bottles discarded after the race into benches.
UN: 'Quick wins' needed to keep climate goals within reach
A new report from the U.N. Environment Program shows the amount of planet-heating gases being pumped into the atmosphere hitting a new high last year, despite a near-global pledge to reduce them.
A new report from the U.N. Environment Program shows the amount of planet-heating gases being pumped into the atmosphere hitting a new high last year, despite a near-global pledge to reduce them.
Cargo ship stuck off Georgia coast could stay stuck for months
The Coast Guard says the ship is slowly sinking into the sand, making the removal process even more complicated.
The Coast Guard says the ship is slowly sinking into the sand, making the removal process even more complicated.
Climate change will profoundly affect every child born today 'at every stage of life,' report finds
A child born today will experience a world more than four degrees warmer than the pre-industrial average, and it will affect every stage of their life in profound and troubling ways.
A child born today will experience a world more than four degrees warmer than the pre-industrial average, and it will affect every stage of their life in profound and troubling ways.
Spider and insect populations are declining at ‘frightening’ rates, scientists say
Insect and spider populations are falling dramatically across the globe, spurring concern throughout the scientific community, and a new study suggests that the decline may be happening more quickly and extensively than previously suspected.
Insect and spider populations are falling dramatically across the globe, spurring concern throughout the scientific community, and a new study suggests that the decline may be happening more quickly and extensively than previously suspected.
Atlanta City Council members want answers about hidden city owned Baby Gun Club Landfill
Two Atlanta council members are demanding answers from the city on how an unpermitted city owned landfill came to be and why no elected officials knew it existed. The demand came in the wake of an I-Team investigation of an unregulated dump site that first appeared in the 60's and was later covered over.
Two Atlanta council members are demanding answers from the city on how an unpermitted city owned landfill came to be and why no elected officials knew it existed. The demand came in the wake of an I-Team investigation of an unregulated dump site that first appeared in the 60's and was later covered over.
NASA scientists say humans are drying out the Amazon — making it more vulnerable to fires and drought
NASA scientists said elevated greenhouse gas levels are responsible for the increased dryness, as well as the burning of forests to clear land for agriculture and grazing.
NASA scientists said elevated greenhouse gas levels are responsible for the increased dryness, as well as the burning of forests to clear land for agriculture and grazing.
Teenage environmental activist Greta Thunberg is joining the climate strike in Charlotte this Friday
Swedish teenage environmental activist Greta Thunberg announced on Twitter overnight that she is joining the climate strike scheduled in the Queen City this Friday, Nov. 8.
Swedish teenage environmental activist Greta Thunberg announced on Twitter overnight that she is joining the climate strike scheduled in the Queen City this Friday, Nov. 8.
Woman damages Mercedes after allegedly attempting to cut line at Popeyes drive-thru near Baldwin Hills
The mayhem over the return of the Popeyes chicken sandwich continued in Los Angeles when a woman damaged her Mercedes-Benz after video shared to Instagram appears to show an attempt to cut a drive-thru line at the southern fast food chain's West Adams location.
The mayhem over the return of the Popeyes chicken sandwich continued in Los Angeles when a woman damaged her Mercedes-Benz after video shared to Instagram appears to show an attempt to cut a drive-thru line at the southern fast food chain's West Adams location.
Unregulated landfill bordering Proctor Creek hidden from public in northwest Atlanta neighborhood
This 1972 Aerial Photograph shows the dump site that would later be called as Baby Gun Club Landfill. It is unregulated and unmarked, kept hidden from the public, nearby homeowners, and developers.
This 1972 Aerial Photograph shows the dump site that would later be called as Baby Gun Club Landfill. It is unregulated and unmarked, kept hidden from the public, nearby homeowners, and developers.
‘Untold suffering’: 11,000 scientists issue stark warning about effects of climate change
More than 11,000 scientists from around the world have issued a warning about climate change, declaring "clearly and unequivocally that planet Earth is facing a climate emergency," in a new report published in BioScience.
More than 11,000 scientists from around the world have issued a warning about climate change, declaring "clearly and unequivocally that planet Earth is facing a climate emergency," in a new report published in BioScience.
Trump administration begins process of withdrawing US from Paris climate agreement
The United States has told the United Nations it has begun the process of pulling out of the landmark 2015 Paris climate agreement.
The United States has told the United Nations it has begun the process of pulling out of the landmark 2015 Paris climate agreement.
President Trump now has opening to pull US out of Paris climate pact
For more than two years President Donald Trump has talked about pulling the United States out of the landmark Paris climate agreement . Starting Monday he finally can do something about it.
For more than two years President Donald Trump has talked about pulling the United States out of the landmark Paris climate agreement . Starting Monday he finally can do something about it.