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.

Eight dolphins die after 'mass stranding' on New Jersey beach, officials say

A total of eight dolphins have died after a 'mass stranding' event on a New Jersey beach - including six who were humanely euthanized after veterinarians found their conditions were rapidly deteriorating,

UN climate report warns world is on 'thin ice'

“Humanity is on thin ice — and that ice is melting fast,” United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said. “Our world needs climate action on all fronts — everything, everywhere, all at once.”