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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Researchers said when plants were dehydrated or cut, the sounds emitted were louder than when they were left alone.
Protecting Earth: Busch Light and retired NASA astronaut team up to give back to the planet
Retired NASA astronaut Doug Hurley explains how beer lovers can enjoy a beverage and save the planet at the same time.
Retired NASA astronaut Doug Hurley explains how beer lovers can enjoy a beverage and save the planet at the same time.
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.
Butterfield Dairy Farm in Buckeye, Arizona is turning cow manure into renewable energy that has the potential to power thousands of homes.
North Wildwood officials watch in frustration as beaches wash away, while waiting for state response
Erosion along the shore is only getting worse and, it has officials in North Wildwood worried as the busy summer season approaches.
Erosion along the shore is only getting worse and, it has officials in North Wildwood worried as the busy summer season approaches.
North Wildwood officials watch in frustration as beaches wash away and wait for state response
Erosion along the shore is only getting worse and, it has officials in North Wildwood worried as the busy summer season approaches.
Erosion along the shore is only getting worse and, it has officials in North Wildwood worried as the busy summer season approaches.
Quick actions prevented chemical spill from impacting water supply in Philadelphia suburbs
Quick actions from those in charge of a water treatment facility near a chemical spill along the Delaware River prevented the harmful toxins from entering the plant.
Quick actions from those in charge of a water treatment facility near a chemical spill along the Delaware River prevented the harmful toxins from entering the plant.
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.
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.