French fries are one of the best meals for protecting biodiversity, study finds
A recent international study ranked the world’s most beloved meal and determined how the creation of those meals hurts or helps the planet.
A recent international study ranked the world’s most beloved meal and determined how the creation of those meals hurts or helps the planet.
Wildfire smoke smell? NJ doing prescribed burns across South Jersey
Anyone smell wildfire smoke? The New Jersey Forest Fire Service was doing prescribed burns across portions of South Jersey and the wind shifted, sending the scent wafting over Philly.
Anyone smell wildfire smoke? The New Jersey Forest Fire Service was doing prescribed burns across portions of South Jersey and the wind shifted, sending the scent wafting over Philly.
‘Thousands of whales disappeared,’ likely starved to death amid strong heatwave: study
Researchers found a decline of nearly 7,000 whales between 2012 and 2021, which coincided with a massive marine heatwave sometimes referred to as “the blob."
Researchers found a decline of nearly 7,000 whales between 2012 and 2021, which coincided with a massive marine heatwave sometimes referred to as “the blob."
Could Mexico City run out of water soon? Region faces historic shortage
Mexico City is facing “unprecedented" low levels in its main water system that supplies millions of people. Some in the region have already reported their taps running dry.
Mexico City is facing “unprecedented" low levels in its main water system that supplies millions of people. Some in the region have already reported their taps running dry.
Mayor Parker hits the streets to implement 'Clean and Green' initiative
From trash to parking to troubled businesses, new leadership in Philly has their work cut out for them. Mayor Cherelle Parker says she's eager to get it done and shows what her clean and green initiative means.
From trash to parking to troubled businesses, new leadership in Philly has their work cut out for them. Mayor Cherelle Parker says she's eager to get it done and shows what her clean and green initiative means.
Study finds microplastics linked to thousands of premature births
Using data from over 5,000 mothers, researchers determined that longterm exposure to such chemicals resulted in increased risk of premature births.
Using data from over 5,000 mothers, researchers determined that longterm exposure to such chemicals resulted in increased risk of premature births.
January was the world's warmest on record, scientists say
Record-setting heat in 2023 has continued into 2024, with heat records on land and sea already broken during the year's first month.
Record-setting heat in 2023 has continued into 2024, with heat records on land and sea already broken during the year's first month.
Here are the top 10 deadliest national parks, according to research
The serene landscapes of our national parks feature a plethora of mountainous landscapes, pristine beaches and lush forests, but there are some deadly risks associated with visiting. Outdoor clothing brand KÜHL looked at different criteria and came up with a list of the top 10 deadliest national parks.
The serene landscapes of our national parks feature a plethora of mountainous landscapes, pristine beaches and lush forests, but there are some deadly risks associated with visiting. Outdoor clothing brand KÜHL looked at different criteria and came up with a list of the top 10 deadliest national parks.
States with plastic bag bans prevented billions of bags from being used, report says
The report, Plastic Bag Bans Work, noted that bans in just five locations in the U.S. cut single-use plastic bag consumption by about 6 billion bags per year.
The report, Plastic Bag Bans Work, noted that bans in just five locations in the U.S. cut single-use plastic bag consumption by about 6 billion bags per year.
Eating snow 'not worth the risk' of ingesting contaminants, health expert says
One of the reasons why snow should be avoided as a food item involves its role as one of nature’s air filters. Here's why it can be dangerous to eat and some alternatives for kids.
One of the reasons why snow should be avoided as a food item involves its role as one of nature’s air filters. Here's why it can be dangerous to eat and some alternatives for kids.
Jersey Shore town trying not to lose the man vs. nature fight on its eroded beaches
A New Jersey shore town locked in a legal battle with the state over tens of millions of dollars it has spent trying -- mostly in vain -- to hold back the ocean now is more vulnerable than ever.
A New Jersey shore town locked in a legal battle with the state over tens of millions of dollars it has spent trying -- mostly in vain -- to hold back the ocean now is more vulnerable than ever.
Blue state’s bag ban meant to protect environment backfires at staggering rate: study
Plastic consumption in New Jersey spiked by nearly three times following the state’s implementation of a strict ban on single-use plastic shopping bags, a study found.
Plastic consumption in New Jersey spiked by nearly three times following the state’s implementation of a strict ban on single-use plastic shopping bags, a study found.
Iceland volcano erupts again: See photos, video of lava flowing toward nearby town
The town's residents were previously evacuated from their homes in November following a series of earthquakes that led to cracks and openings in the earth.
The town's residents were previously evacuated from their homes in November following a series of earthquakes that led to cracks and openings in the earth.
John Kerry to step down as Biden admin climate czar: report
U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry is reportedly planning to leave the White House in the coming months and join President Biden's presidential campaign.
U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry is reportedly planning to leave the White House in the coming months and join President Biden's presidential campaign.
Crews in Delco work to free downed trees from Chester Creek before more rain
As more rain moves into the area, crews in Delawaer County were working at a record pace, trying to remove downed trees from under the Kerlin Bridge over Chester Creek, to prevent more dangerous flooding conditions.
As more rain moves into the area, crews in Delawaer County were working at a record pace, trying to remove downed trees from under the Kerlin Bridge over Chester Creek, to prevent more dangerous flooding conditions.
2023 was the warmest on record, experts say
There is also a possibility that 2024 could be even warmer than 2023.
There is also a possibility that 2024 could be even warmer than 2023.
North Dakota coal miners unearth ancient mammoth fossil: 'Exciting find'
The well-preserved, rare fossil is believed to be at least 10,000 years old.
The well-preserved, rare fossil is believed to be at least 10,000 years old.
South Street Headhouse District consider removing trashcans on South Street due to short dumping
South Street Headhouse District is considering doing away with trashcans on South Street due to short dumping.
South Street Headhouse District is considering doing away with trashcans on South Street due to short dumping.
Microplastics found in 16 proteins sampled in study, including plant-based alternatives
A new study found microplastics in nearly 90% of proteins sampled, including plant-based meat alternatives.
A new study found microplastics in nearly 90% of proteins sampled, including plant-based meat alternatives.
Pancake ice mesmerizes on Lake Superior
A very cool sight was spotted on the banks of Lake Superior on New Year's Day and it's an indication that the Great Lakes will, hopefully, freeze soon.
A very cool sight was spotted on the banks of Lake Superior on New Year's Day and it's an indication that the Great Lakes will, hopefully, freeze soon.