Millions of locusts swarm Kenya in worst outbreak in decades
Millions of devastating desert locusts are swarming across Kenya right now in an outbreak that could lead to starvation for thousands of humans.
Millions of devastating desert locusts are swarming across Kenya right now in an outbreak that could lead to starvation for thousands of humans.
Trump removes environmental protections for streams and wetlands
The Trump administration lifted federal protections Thursday for some of the nation’s millions of miles of streams, arroyos and wetlands, completing one of its most far-reaching environmental rollbacks.
The Trump administration lifted federal protections Thursday for some of the nation’s millions of miles of streams, arroyos and wetlands, completing one of its most far-reaching environmental rollbacks.
US Treasury chief says Greta Thunberg can criticize after she ‘studies economics’
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the 17-year-old is in no position to give economic advice until she gets an economics degree.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the 17-year-old is in no position to give economic advice until she gets an economics degree.
Greta Thunberg scolds leaders at Davos forum: 'Pretty much nothing has been done' on climate change
The young climate activist said not enough has been done while participating in a panel in the Swiss ski resort of Davos at the World Economic Forum.
The young climate activist said not enough has been done while participating in a panel in the Swiss ski resort of Davos at the World Economic Forum.
Ice disk forming again in river in Maine where last winter's disk gained international fame
An ice disk is once again forming in the Presumpscot River in Maine.
An ice disk is once again forming in the Presumpscot River in Maine.
'Amazing': New embryo created of nearly extinct rhino species
Researchers say they have successfully created another embryo of the nearly extinct northern white rhino in a global effort to keep the species alive. Just two animals remain, and both are female.
Researchers say they have successfully created another embryo of the nearly extinct northern white rhino in a global effort to keep the species alive. Just two animals remain, and both are female.
Sky above Arizona town glowed purple due to nearby marijuana farm: report
The purple glow is visible for miles, the Navajo County Facebook post on Friday said.
The purple glow is visible for miles, the Navajo County Facebook post on Friday said.
Fever chart: Earth had its hottest decade on record in 2010s
The decade that just ended was by far the hottest ever measured on Earth, capped off by the second-warmest year on record, two U.S. agencies reported Wednesday. And scientists said they see no end to the way man-made climate change keeps shattering records.
The decade that just ended was by far the hottest ever measured on Earth, capped off by the second-warmest year on record, two U.S. agencies reported Wednesday. And scientists said they see no end to the way man-made climate change keeps shattering records.
5.1 magnitude earthquake rattles Puerto Rico, USGS says
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake rattled Yauco, Puerto Rico on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake rattled Yauco, Puerto Rico on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
Couple’s wedding pics include dramatic shot of Taal Volcano erupting
One island's natural disaster is another couple’s perfect wedding backdrop.
One island's natural disaster is another couple’s perfect wedding backdrop.
Delta donates $250K to American Red Cross for Australia bushfire relief funds
Delta Airlines will contribute $250,000 to the American Red Cross, which will send the money to Australian disaster relief funds.
Delta Airlines will contribute $250,000 to the American Red Cross, which will send the money to Australian disaster relief funds.
Cleanup resumes along Chicago lakefront after weekend winter storm
“It was rough,” said South Shore resident Herbert Johnson. “Very rough, never seen it that rough.”
“It was rough,” said South Shore resident Herbert Johnson. “Very rough, never seen it that rough.”
Philippines volcano bring threat of 'volcanic tsunami' after eruption halts flights, thousands flee
The volcanology institute raised the danger level around Taal three notches on Sunday to "Alert Level 4," meaning that hazardous explosive eruption is possible within hours to days.
The volcanology institute raised the danger level around Taal three notches on Sunday to "Alert Level 4," meaning that hazardous explosive eruption is possible within hours to days.
Leonardo DiCaprio's Earth Alliance foundation to donate $3 million to Australia fire relief
DiCaprio's foundation has started a fund to help with the catastrophic wildfires currently raging in the country.
DiCaprio's foundation has started a fund to help with the catastrophic wildfires currently raging in the country.
Trump administration aims major rollback of landmark U.S. environmental law
The Trump administration on Thursday proposed greatly narrowing the use of one of the country"s landmark environmental laws, calling for changes that could allow projects ranging from oil pipelines to mines to move forward with far less federal review of their impact on the environment.
The Trump administration on Thursday proposed greatly narrowing the use of one of the country"s landmark environmental laws, calling for changes that could allow projects ranging from oil pipelines to mines to move forward with far less federal review of their impact on the environment.
Metallica donates more than $500K to Australia bushfire relief efforts
Metallica donated more than $500,000 to relief efforts as the Australian bushfires continue to ravage the country.
Metallica donated more than $500,000 to relief efforts as the Australian bushfires continue to ravage the country.
Australian wildfires: Here’s how to help those in need as flames engulf wildlife, homes
As the wildfires rage on in Australia, possibly killing an estimated half-billion animals and leaving 25 people dead, there are ways to help those in need.
As the wildfires rage on in Australia, possibly killing an estimated half-billion animals and leaving 25 people dead, there are ways to help those in need.
24 people charged with intentionally setting Australia fires this season
Police in Australia say a total of 183 people are facing legal action for more than 200 bushfire-related offenses since Nov. 2019.
Police in Australia say a total of 183 people are facing legal action for more than 200 bushfire-related offenses since Nov. 2019.
Rainfall brings brief relief, offers hope to those battling Australia fires
Sudden rainfall and cooler temperatures Monday in southern Australia gave hope to those battling the devastating wildfires that have ravaged the country.
Sudden rainfall and cooler temperatures Monday in southern Australia gave hope to those battling the devastating wildfires that have ravaged the country.
Maps show Australia's massive wildfires compared to size of United States
Two maps showing Australia's deadly wildfires demonstrate just how widespread the inferno is compared to the size of the United States.
Two maps showing Australia's deadly wildfires demonstrate just how widespread the inferno is compared to the size of the United States.