Photos: 'Exceptional' drought reveals ancient Spanish village
The “shocking" images are a grim reminder that Spain's drought is "in the phase of exceptionality."
The “shocking" images are a grim reminder that Spain's drought is "in the phase of exceptionality."
What to know about ticks and Lyme season following a mild winter
Researchers say it is hard to predict how the tick season will play out. This year’s mild winter and early snow melt, though, could mean more ticks earlier than usual.
Researchers say it is hard to predict how the tick season will play out. This year’s mild winter and early snow melt, though, could mean more ticks earlier than usual.
Climate change, not wind prep, deemed threat to whales amid rash of deaths, panel says
A panel of Democratic elected officials and environmental groups says climate change, spurred by the burning of fossil fuels, is the greatest danger to the world's oceans and marine life.
A panel of Democratic elected officials and environmental groups says climate change, spurred by the burning of fossil fuels, is the greatest danger to the world's oceans and marine life.
Where does your state rank on the ‘2023 Greenest States’ list?
The list compared the 50 states across three dimensions: environmental quality, eco-friendly behaviors and climate change contributions.
The list compared the 50 states across three dimensions: environmental quality, eco-friendly behaviors and climate change contributions.
Interesting facts about Earth Day: Who created the holiday?
The founder of Earth Day was Senator Gaylord Nelson, who was inspired to create the global observance after one of the worst ecological disasters in U.S. history.
The founder of Earth Day was Senator Gaylord Nelson, who was inspired to create the global observance after one of the worst ecological disasters in U.S. history.
New Jersey files suit to force pollution cleanup at 8 sites
The sites include former gas stations, chemical makers and automotive shops from Camden and Washington Township in the south to Newark and West Milford in the north.
The sites include former gas stations, chemical makers and automotive shops from Camden and Washington Township in the south to Newark and West Milford in the north.
EPA agrees to make Pennsylvania cut Chesapeake Bay pollution
A proposed settlement agreement says Pennsylvania will be forced to minimize its outsized role in polluting the Chesapeake Bay.
A proposed settlement agreement says Pennsylvania will be forced to minimize its outsized role in polluting the Chesapeake Bay.
New Jersey halts electric vehicle rebates as demand remains too high
New Jersey residents looking to buy or lease an electric vehicle won’t be able to get a government rebate — at least temporarily. That's because the state program is so popular that it's already running out of money.
New Jersey residents looking to buy or lease an electric vehicle won’t be able to get a government rebate — at least temporarily. That's because the state program is so popular that it's already running out of money.
Japan, US agree to go forward with partnership in developing geothermal energy
The memorandum of cooperation was signed Saturday on the sidelines of a meeting of the Group of Seven energy and environment ministers in the northern city of Hokkaido.
The memorandum of cooperation was signed Saturday on the sidelines of a meeting of the Group of Seven energy and environment ministers in the northern city of Hokkaido.
North American bats 'at risk of severe population decline' from climate change, disease: report
Scientists say many North American bats are in trouble.
Scientists say many North American bats are in trouble.
Train carrying hazardous materials derails in rural Maine, residents warned to 'stay clear'
A train has reportedly derailed in the state of Maine and officials say they believe hazardous materials were on board.
A train has reportedly derailed in the state of Maine and officials say they believe hazardous materials were on board.
Landmark law saved whales through marine industry changes, scientists say
The drive to protect vanishing whales has brought impacts to marine industries and those changes are accelerating as the Endangered Species Act approaches its 50th anniversary.
The drive to protect vanishing whales has brought impacts to marine industries and those changes are accelerating as the Endangered Species Act approaches its 50th anniversary.
In Colorado River talks, still no agreement about water cuts
On one side is California and some tribes along the river that want to protect their high-priority rights to the river’s water, which they use for drinking and farming. On the other side are the other six states — Colorado, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico — who say it’s time to come up with an approach that more fairly shares the river.
On one side is California and some tribes along the river that want to protect their high-priority rights to the river’s water, which they use for drinking and farming. On the other side are the other six states — Colorado, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico — who say it’s time to come up with an approach that more fairly shares the river.
How sulfate causes air in Texas' Gulf of Mexico coast to be more polluted
Researchers at the University of Houston claim shipping emissions, humidity, and strong sea breeze also contribute to the hazy conditions.
Researchers at the University of Houston claim shipping emissions, humidity, and strong sea breeze also contribute to the hazy conditions.
Norfolk Southern train cars derail, spilling diesel and oil; 2 taken to hospital
Two Norfolk crew members were briefly hospitalized after the crash.
Two Norfolk crew members were briefly hospitalized after the crash.
Deadliest volcano in Western Hemisphere shows signs of increased activity
An eruption in 1985 caused the deaths of more than 25,000 people.
An eruption in 1985 caused the deaths of more than 25,000 people.
Scientists find ‘mountains,’ variable structures near Earth’s core
Samantha Hansen, a lead researcher, said the team was surprised by how “abundant” the structures were, finding evidence all over the southern hemisphere.
Samantha Hansen, a lead researcher, said the team was surprised by how “abundant” the structures were, finding evidence all over the southern hemisphere.
Rare disease found in Colorado fish urges warning as ‘Sandy Flesh’ spreads West
It's the first time myofibrogranuloma, also known as Sandy Flesh disease, has been found in the state, Colorado Parks and Wildlife said.
It's the first time myofibrogranuloma, also known as Sandy Flesh disease, has been found in the state, Colorado Parks and Wildlife said.
Here's what really happens to your used clothing donations
Overall, only about 15% of used clothes and other textile waste is recycled in the U.S., according to EPA data. Here’s how to make sure your old clothes have the best impact.
Overall, only about 15% of used clothes and other textile waste is recycled in the U.S., according to EPA data. Here’s how to make sure your old clothes have the best impact.
Here's why there could be pink snow at Yellowstone this summer
Visitors can see a variety of colorful snow patches, including pink, green, orange, and brown at different areas of Yellowstone Park this summer.
Visitors can see a variety of colorful snow patches, including pink, green, orange, and brown at different areas of Yellowstone Park this summer.