Teens value working for companies with positive environmental impact: Survey

A survey of high schools on what’s important to them in their future careers found they prioritize purpose, specifically addressing sustainability, hunger, and environmental concerns.

Hawaii considers tourist fees to help protect its natural environment

“All I want to do, honestly, is to make travelers accountable and have the capacity to help pay for the impact that they have," one Hawaii lawmaker said.

NOAA: New Jersey wind farm may 'adversely affect,' not kill whales

New Jersey's first offshore wind farm may “adversely affect” whales and other marine mammals, but its construction, operation and eventual dismantling will not seriously harm or kill them, a federal scientific agency said.

Gas prices could hit $4 a gallon after OPEC production cut

As of Monday, regular gasoline averaged roughly $3.50, according to AAA. If Flynn's prediction holds, it could mean gasoline prices will climb above $4 per gallon as summer nears.

Saudis, others cutting oil production could spike prices worldwide

Higher oil prices would help fill Russian President Vladimir Putin's coffers as his country wages war on Ukraine and force Americans and others to pay even more at the pump amid worlwide inflation.

Prehistoric sabertooth skull found in Iowa likely last of species to walk Earth, researchers say

Radiocarbon dating indicates the male sabertooth cat died at the end of the Ice Age between 13,605 and 13,460 years ago before getting buried in the East Nishnabotna River in southwest Iowa.

Plants can make noises when under stress, study says

Researchers said when plants were dehydrated or cut, the sounds emitted were louder than when they were left alone.

An Arizona dairy farm is turning cow manure into renewable natural gas

Butterfield Dairy Farm in Buckeye, Arizona is turning cow manure into renewable energy that has the potential to power thousands of homes.

US lawsuit seeks to protect endangered coral reef species

An environmental organization is suing the U.S. government and accusing it of failing to protect 12 endangered coral species across the Caribbean and the Pacific Ocean that have been decimated by warming waters, pollution and overfishing.

170 trillion pieces of plastic are in the Earth’s oceans, study finds

"We’re breathing it in. We’re drinking it in our water … eating microplastics in our foods. We’re literally eating and drinking our trash."

Canadian Pacific train derails in Franklin Park near Chicago

Canadian Pacific said no one was hurt, and that there were no hazardous materials or public safety issues involved.

New invasive mosquito species spreading in Florida

A mosquito known only by its scientific name, Culex lactator, has already made a permanent home in at least three counties in the Sunshine State.

Xcel to power down Monticello nuclear plant after new contaminated water leak

Xcel Energy is working to power down the Monticello nuclear power plant on Friday to make repairs after a new leak of radioactive water was reported this week.