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.
Two offshore wind turbines will start sending electricity to US grid for the first time
For the first time in the United States, turbines are sending electricity to the grid from the sites of two large offshore wind farms.
For the first time in the United States, turbines are sending electricity to the grid from the sites of two large offshore wind farms.
Ice pancakes seen floating on western Minnesota river
A woman in western Minnesota captured "ice pancakes" floating along a river on New Year’s Day.
A woman in western Minnesota captured "ice pancakes" floating along a river on New Year’s Day.
The craziest weather records set or smashed in 2023
This past year proved that Mother Nature always seems to have some tricks up her sleeves.
This past year proved that Mother Nature always seems to have some tricks up her sleeves.
Recycling Christmas wrapping paper: Tips for your leftover holiday packaging
With piles of shiny Christmas paper, bows, boxes, and gift bags, some may be left wondering how to dispose of all the remnants.
With piles of shiny Christmas paper, bows, boxes, and gift bags, some may be left wondering how to dispose of all the remnants.
Offshore wind farms don't kill whales, contrary to politicians' claims. Here's what to know.
Scientists say there is no credible evidence linking offshore wind farms to whale deaths. But that hasn’t stopped conservative groups and ad hoc “not in my back yard"-style anti-development groups from making the connection.
Scientists say there is no credible evidence linking offshore wind farms to whale deaths. But that hasn’t stopped conservative groups and ad hoc “not in my back yard"-style anti-development groups from making the connection.
Some coral species ‘remember’ how to survive ocean heat waves, study suggests
Researchers believe heat waves due to climate change will become more frequent, and understanding how some corals are able to survive is essential for future conservation efforts.
Researchers believe heat waves due to climate change will become more frequent, and understanding how some corals are able to survive is essential for future conservation efforts.
First day of winter is December 21: Here's the science behind the winter solstice
Winter officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on Dec. 21 with the winter solstice – the day with the least amount of possible daylight and the longest night.
Winter officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on Dec. 21 with the winter solstice – the day with the least amount of possible daylight and the longest night.
Iceland volcano: Photos, video show powerful eruption in display of Earth's power
The town of Grindavik was evacuated in November after strong seismic activity damaged homes and raised fears of an imminent eruption.
The town of Grindavik was evacuated in November after strong seismic activity damaged homes and raised fears of an imminent eruption.
NASA: Life may exist in oceans, geysers of 17 icy exoplanets
These findings expand the search for life in the universe, as it bucks the typical approach of finding liquid water, a necessary ingredient for life.
These findings expand the search for life in the universe, as it bucks the typical approach of finding liquid water, a necessary ingredient for life.
Study suggests people are leaving some U.S. neighborhoods because of flood risks
A recent study implies that flood risk and climate change are compelling people to move from their homes to places where the threat isn’t as high.
A recent study implies that flood risk and climate change are compelling people to move from their homes to places where the threat isn’t as high.
EPA begins formal review of chemicals burned in Ohio train derailment
The Biden administration is initiating a formal evaluation of risks posed by vinyl chloride, the cancer-causing chemical that burned following a train derailment earlier this year.
The Biden administration is initiating a formal evaluation of risks posed by vinyl chloride, the cancer-causing chemical that burned following a train derailment earlier this year.
China and India lead the world's increase in carbon dioxide emissions this year
A team of scientists reported that the world this year pumped 1.1% more heat-trapping carbon dioxide into the air than last year because of increased pollution from China and India.
A team of scientists reported that the world this year pumped 1.1% more heat-trapping carbon dioxide into the air than last year because of increased pollution from China and India.
World in 'deep trouble' with 2023 still on track to be hottest year ever recorded, UN leader warns
This year is on track to become the hottest year ever recorded, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned Thursday as world leaders gathered in Dubai for a global climate summit.
This year is on track to become the hottest year ever recorded, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned Thursday as world leaders gathered in Dubai for a global climate summit.