Most US cities would need new lead water pipes within 10 years under newly-proposed EPA rules
In the U.S., there are more than 9 million lead pipes still in the ground, which are typically the biggest source of lead in drinking water. Lead is particularly dangerous to young children.
In the U.S., there are more than 9 million lead pipes still in the ground, which are typically the biggest source of lead in drinking water. Lead is particularly dangerous to young children.
One of world's largest icebergs on the move after it was grounded for 3 decades
The iceberg is about three times the size of New York City and more than twice the size of Greater London.
The iceberg is about three times the size of New York City and more than twice the size of Greater London.
Sea turtle nests set records on beaches in US, but global warming endangers their survival
This year alone, one stretch of Florida's Gulf Coast where 75 turtle nests had been counted, were wiped out by the surge from Hurricane Idalia in August.
This year alone, one stretch of Florida's Gulf Coast where 75 turtle nests had been counted, were wiped out by the surge from Hurricane Idalia in August.
New Jersey banning sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035
New Jersey will prohibit the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035 as part of an effort to improve air quality and reduce planet-warming pollutants, officials announced Tuesday.
New Jersey will prohibit the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035 as part of an effort to improve air quality and reduce planet-warming pollutants, officials announced Tuesday.
USDA reveals new version of Plant Hardiness Zone map
The map is updated for the first time in over 10 years and helps growers and gardeners determine which plants can thrive in certain weather conditions at locations in the U.S.
The map is updated for the first time in over 10 years and helps growers and gardeners determine which plants can thrive in certain weather conditions at locations in the U.S.
Dollywood temporarily suspends park entry due to nearby wildfire
Dolly Parton’s Dollywood temporarily suspended entry Thursday into the Tennessee amusement park as wildfire crews on Thursday battled nearby flames.
Dolly Parton’s Dollywood temporarily suspended entry Thursday into the Tennessee amusement park as wildfire crews on Thursday battled nearby flames.
Amazon deforestation reaches lowest level in 5 years
After four years of rising destruction in Brazil’s Amazon, deforestation dropped by 33.6% during the first six months of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s term, according to government satellite data.
After four years of rising destruction in Brazil’s Amazon, deforestation dropped by 33.6% during the first six months of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s term, according to government satellite data.
US National Climate Assessment finds worsening warming is hurting people in all regions
The National Climate Assessment, which comes out every four to five years, was released Tuesday with details that bring climate change's impacts down to a local level.
The National Climate Assessment, which comes out every four to five years, was released Tuesday with details that bring climate change's impacts down to a local level.
The last 12 months on Earth were the hottest ever recorded, analysis shows
A new report finds that burning gasoline, coal, and natural gas and other human activities are to blame for the unnatural warming.
A new report finds that burning gasoline, coal, and natural gas and other human activities are to blame for the unnatural warming.
Abnormally dry air descends on region, creating winter-like dry skin
Are your hands and lips getting chapped? Were you drinking more water than usual Wednesday? It turns out you're not alone. The air is abnormally dry.
Are your hands and lips getting chapped? Were you drinking more water than usual Wednesday? It turns out you're not alone. The air is abnormally dry.
2023 will almost certainly be the hottest year on record: What this means
This October was the hottest on record globally.
This October was the hottest on record globally.
Climate activists take hammers to famous painting in London museum
Climate activists took hammers to a famous painting in London on Monday while calling for the U.K. to stop new oil and gas projects in the country.
Climate activists took hammers to a famous painting in London on Monday while calling for the U.K. to stop new oil and gas projects in the country.
Groundbreaking theory emerges about what really killed the dinosaurs
Researchers have a new working theory as to what killed the dinosaurs after studying sediment layers in North Dakota.
Researchers have a new working theory as to what killed the dinosaurs after studying sediment layers in North Dakota.
Tips for managing intense sun glare
Have you noticed more sun glare lately? With the sun at a lower angle in the sky these days, we are both cooler and have the sun better positioned to cause sun glare.
Have you noticed more sun glare lately? With the sun at a lower angle in the sky these days, we are both cooler and have the sun better positioned to cause sun glare.
Noticing intense sun glare? There is seasonal cause as you reach for sunglasses
Have you noticed more sun glare lately? With the sun at a lower angle in the sky these days, we are both cooler and have the sun better positioned to cause sun glare.
Have you noticed more sun glare lately? With the sun at a lower angle in the sky these days, we are both cooler and have the sun better positioned to cause sun glare.
Cool sight: First 'frost flowers' of fall spotted in southwestern Missouri
Frost flowers happen in late fall after a few hard freezes and while the ground is still warm. They don't stick around for long, disappearing on the day they show up, melting away like frost in the warm air or sunlight.
Frost flowers happen in late fall after a few hard freezes and while the ground is still warm. They don't stick around for long, disappearing on the day they show up, melting away like frost in the warm air or sunlight.
Americans are still putting too much food into landfills. Local officials seek EPA's help
A pair of recent reports from the Environmental Protection Agency put striking numbers on America's problem with food waste.
A pair of recent reports from the Environmental Protection Agency put striking numbers on America's problem with food waste.
Scientists calculate Earth will likely cross crucial warming threshold in early 2029
In a little more than five years – sometime in early 2029 – the world will likely be unable to stay below the internationally agreed temperature limit for global warming if it continues to burn fossil fuels at its current rate.
In a little more than five years – sometime in early 2029 – the world will likely be unable to stay below the internationally agreed temperature limit for global warming if it continues to burn fossil fuels at its current rate.
Don't bag your leaves this fall, experts say: Do this instead
Before you break out the rake and plastic bags to rid your yard of fallen leaves, experts hope you’ll consider leaving them on the ground instead.
Before you break out the rake and plastic bags to rid your yard of fallen leaves, experts hope you’ll consider leaving them on the ground instead.
Billions of snow crab deaths off Alaska coast linked to marine heatwave
Dropping to a historical low in 2021, and after historical highs three years earlier, the disappearance of snow crabs is one of the largest losses of marine life worldwide.
Dropping to a historical low in 2021, and after historical highs three years earlier, the disappearance of snow crabs is one of the largest losses of marine life worldwide.