Study projects plastic waste in oceans will triple by 2040 — but there's something we can do
A report created by Pew Charitable Trust and SystemIQ outlines a potential plan that, if implemented immediately, could eliminate plastic waste in oceans.
A report created by Pew Charitable Trust and SystemIQ outlines a potential plan that, if implemented immediately, could eliminate plastic waste in oceans.
Fires in Amazon rainforest up 28% compared to a year ago
This July, there were 6,803 fires in Brazil's Amazon rainforest, an increase of 28% over July 2019. People are even more worried about August, because last August, 30,900 fires were reported.
This July, there were 6,803 fires in Brazil's Amazon rainforest, an increase of 28% over July 2019. People are even more worried about August, because last August, 30,900 fires were reported.
Researchers say greenhouse gas emissions are helping push polar bears toward extinction by 2100
In conjunction with greenhouse gas emissions, “steeply declining reproduction and survival will jeopardize the persistence of all but a few high-Arctic subpopulations by 2100,” a recent report states.
In conjunction with greenhouse gas emissions, “steeply declining reproduction and survival will jeopardize the persistence of all but a few high-Arctic subpopulations by 2100,” a recent report states.
EPA looking to take East Chicago homes off toxic Superfund list
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants to remove hundreds of once-contaminated East Chicago properties from its National Priorities List to spur development in the northwestern Indiana city that could potentially qualify homes for interior lead abatement.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants to remove hundreds of once-contaminated East Chicago properties from its National Priorities List to spur development in the northwestern Indiana city that could potentially qualify homes for interior lead abatement.
A stunning phenomenon: Rare, red rainbow spotted in Finland
A red rainbow was sighted by a fisherman in Finland over the weekend.
A red rainbow was sighted by a fisherman in Finland over the weekend.
Earth’s average temperature to rise each year for next 5 years, World Meteorological Organization says
The WMO is expecting the global temperature average to increase by at least 1.64 degrees each year over the next five years.
The WMO is expecting the global temperature average to increase by at least 1.64 degrees each year over the next five years.
Dangerous smog over Chicago creates looming health threat
“Ozone pollution they say is like a sunburn on your lungs. So it can actually burn and irritate your lungs, make it difficult to breathe, makes you cough," Thompson said.
“Ozone pollution they say is like a sunburn on your lungs. So it can actually burn and irritate your lungs, make it difficult to breathe, makes you cough," Thompson said.
Judge orders Dakota Access pipeline shut down pending review
A federal judge has ordered the Dakota Access pipeline to shut down until more environmental review is done.
A federal judge has ordered the Dakota Access pipeline to shut down until more environmental review is done.
Another round of Saharan dust reaches the U.S. after 1st huge plume dissipates
Another plume of dusty air reached the United States Tuesday, again bringing dust particles to sections of the Southern United States.
Another plume of dusty air reached the United States Tuesday, again bringing dust particles to sections of the Southern United States.
Canadian photographer captures breathtaking time-lapse of aurora borealis
A Canadian photographer captured time-lapsed video of the aurora borealis and a dreamy landscape below the night sky.
A Canadian photographer captured time-lapsed video of the aurora borealis and a dreamy landscape below the night sky.
Scientists learn how tiny critters make ocean 'snot palaces'
Master builders of the sea construct the equivalent of a complex five-story house that protects them from predators and funnels and filters food for them — all from snot coming out of their heads.
Master builders of the sea construct the equivalent of a complex five-story house that protects them from predators and funnels and filters food for them — all from snot coming out of their heads.
Trump allows commercial fishing in marine conservation area
“We are reopening the Northeast Canyons to commercial fishing,” Trump told a roundtable meeting with fishing industry representatives and Maine officials. “We’re opening it today — we’re undoing his executive order.”
“We are reopening the Northeast Canyons to commercial fishing,” Trump told a roundtable meeting with fishing industry representatives and Maine officials. “We’re opening it today — we’re undoing his executive order.”
Mount Everest visible from over 120 miles away due to decrease in pollution
An incredible photo shows Mount Everest visible for the first time in decades from the Nepalese city of Kathmandu.
An incredible photo shows Mount Everest visible for the first time in decades from the Nepalese city of Kathmandu.
Study: World carbon pollution falls 17% during pandemic peak
The world cut its daily carbon dioxide emissions by 17% at the peak of the pandemic shutdown last month, a new study found.
The world cut its daily carbon dioxide emissions by 17% at the peak of the pandemic shutdown last month, a new study found.
Asia's 'murder hornet' lands in US for first time
Beekeepers are fretting about a deadly threat from Asia.
Beekeepers are fretting about a deadly threat from Asia.
NASA images show Florida's pollution has decreased since coronavirus lockdowns began
Within one month, there has been lesson air pollution above the Sunshine State's metropolitan areas as the state went into lockdown, reports NASA.
Within one month, there has been lesson air pollution above the Sunshine State's metropolitan areas as the state went into lockdown, reports NASA.
Surfer rides surreal bioluminescent waves off California coast
A surfer rode Southern California’s waves during the rare red tide that causes the water to glow neon blue.
A surfer rode Southern California’s waves during the rare red tide that causes the water to glow neon blue.
Record-breaking Arctic ozone hole closed itself up, and it may have nothing to do with lockdowns
A rare and very large hole that opened up in the ozone layer over the Arctic in early April has now healed itself, scientists say.
A rare and very large hole that opened up in the ozone layer over the Arctic in early April has now healed itself, scientists say.
Examining the environmental impact of COVID-19
Dr. Scott Collis, atmospheric scientist at Argonne National Laboratory, talks about what changes they've noticed in the atmosphere since the coronavirus outbreak.
Dr. Scott Collis, atmospheric scientist at Argonne National Laboratory, talks about what changes they've noticed in the atmosphere since the coronavirus outbreak.
Good news on Earth Day 2020: The air is cleaner
On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, scientists and environmentalists are noticing an unintended consequence of the economic shut down due to COVID-19.
On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, scientists and environmentalists are noticing an unintended consequence of the economic shut down due to COVID-19.