Hundreds of earthquakes rattle summit of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has closed some parking areas and trails around Kilauea due to an increase in seismic activity.

2023 on track to become Earth's warmest year on record after shattering September temperature records

"Since June, the world has experienced unprecedented heat on land and sea. The temperature anomalies are enormous – far bigger than anything we have ever seen in the past," WMO officials said.

83% of buyers consider climate risk when looking for new home, study says

Prospective buyers in certain regions of the U.S. were more likely to consider climate risks when shopping for a home, according to Zillow’s research.

Illinois ammonia truck crash: 5 killed, hundreds evacuated in Teutopolis

Five people were killed and five were seriously injured after a truck overturned in central Illinois, causing a toxic substance to leak from its cargo and forcing the evacuation of hundreds of area residents, authorities said Saturday.

Navy officers involved in 2021 Pearl Harbor fuel spill get written reprimands instead of firing or suspension

The Navy is issuing written reprimands to three now-retired military officers for their roles in the spill of jet fuel into Pearl Harbor’s drinking water in 2021. But it is not firing, suspending, docking the pay or reducing the rank of anyone for the incident.

Rainy September sets up colorful autumn leaves display in Delaware Valley

Turns out rain in September is really good for fall color in October, as a wet late September sets us up for more leaves on the trees in October.

Louisiana saltwater intrusion declared federal disaster

Salt water from the Gulf of Mexico has moved further up the Mississippi, threatening drinking water in communities that rely on the river for fresh water.

Lego scraps efforts to make toys out of recycled bottles

Denmark’s Lego says it remains committed to its quest to find sustainable materials to reduce carbon emissions, even after an experiment by the world’s largest toymaker to use recycled bottles did not work.

Billions exposed to harmful smoke pollution over past 2 decades, study says

On average, people were exposed to 9.9 days per year to some form of smoke pollution that could be potentially harmful to their health, the study said.

Autumnal equinox 2023: Fall officially begins this weekend

As fall officially begins, the 2023 autumnal equinox arrives on September 23, marking the transition from warmer weather in the Northern Hemisphere to the scenic beauty of fall foliage.

Watch: NOAA scientists find mysterious, shiny orb-like object on seafloor

Video from NOAA shows the vessel’s remotely operated arm carefully "tickle" the object before picking it up and sucking it into a vacuum-like tube.

Late summer heat wave prompts early Philly school dismissals; bakes Delaware Valley

Wednesday marks day four of a late summer heat wave enveloping the Delaware Valley and dozens of Philadelphia schools will dismiss early Thursday and Friday again.

Late summer heat wave prompts early Philly school dismissals
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Wednesday marks day four of a late summer heat wave enveloping the Delaware Valley and dozens of Philadelphia schools will dismiss early Thursday and Friday again.