Trump allows commercial fishing in marine conservation area
“We are reopening the Northeast Canyons to commercial fishing,” Trump told a roundtable meeting with fishing industry representatives and Maine officials. “We’re opening it today — we’re undoing his executive order.”
“We are reopening the Northeast Canyons to commercial fishing,” Trump told a roundtable meeting with fishing industry representatives and Maine officials. “We’re opening it today — we’re undoing his executive order.”
PPE pollution: Video shows divers removing masks and gloves from ocean
The high demand for personal protective equipment amid shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic may have unintended consequences to the environment, as one European environmental group pointed out in a video that has surfaced on social media showing divers removing masks and gloves from the ocean.
The high demand for personal protective equipment amid shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic may have unintended consequences to the environment, as one European environmental group pointed out in a video that has surfaced on social media showing divers removing masks and gloves from the ocean.
Study: World carbon pollution falls 17% during pandemic peak
The world cut its daily carbon dioxide emissions by 17% at the peak of the pandemic shutdown last month, a new study found.
The world cut its daily carbon dioxide emissions by 17% at the peak of the pandemic shutdown last month, a new study found.
COVID-19 shutdowns are clearing the air, but pollution will return as economies reopen
The air is getting cleaner amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but these blue skies may be temporary.
The air is getting cleaner amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but these blue skies may be temporary.
Non-flushable items causing sewage problem in Pennsylvania, officials say
Officials are reminding residents to only flush toilet paper and human waste, not disinfecting wipes or other non-flushable items that should be disposed of in the trash.
Officials are reminding residents to only flush toilet paper and human waste, not disinfecting wipes or other non-flushable items that should be disposed of in the trash.
Before-and-after images show how air pollution levels have dropped around the world amid COVID-19 lockdowns
While the changes have come at a high cost, scientists have observed cleaner air in major cities around the world.
While the changes have come at a high cost, scientists have observed cleaner air in major cities around the world.
Vulnerable sea turtles flourishing during coronavirus restrictions in Florida
In an April 18 Facebook post, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center said that its staff had discovered 79 leatherback and loggerhead turtle nests on a 9.5-mile stretch of beach that encompasses Juno Beach.
In an April 18 Facebook post, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center said that its staff had discovered 79 leatherback and loggerhead turtle nests on a 9.5-mile stretch of beach that encompasses Juno Beach.
NOAA projects 2020 is on track to be Earth's warmest year on record
There’s a 75% chance that 2020 will become the hottest year on record and a 99.9% chance that it will end up in the top five, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported.
There’s a 75% chance that 2020 will become the hottest year on record and a 99.9% chance that it will end up in the top five, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported.
As people stay home, Earth turns wilder and cleaner
The world has experienced positive environmental effects as people have stayed home due to COVID-19.
The world has experienced positive environmental effects as people have stayed home due to COVID-19.
Coronavirus lockdown results in 30 percent air pollution drop in northeastern US, NASA says
NASA satellite data has shown a 30 percent reduction in atmospheric nitrogen dioxide pollution in the northeastern U.S. during the coronavirus lockdown.
NASA satellite data has shown a 30 percent reduction in atmospheric nitrogen dioxide pollution in the northeastern U.S. during the coronavirus lockdown.
Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes north of Boise, Idaho, U.S. Geological Survey reports
A large earthquake struck north of Boise, Idaho, Tuesday evening, with people across a large area reporting shaking.
A large earthquake struck north of Boise, Idaho, Tuesday evening, with people across a large area reporting shaking.
South Jersey company offers tips for DIY air filters
A South Jersey company wants to help you clear the air with tips on how to make a DIY air filters.
A South Jersey company wants to help you clear the air with tips on how to make a DIY air filters.
Satellite images shows Italy's pollution decrease during coronavirus response
There has been a decrease in nitrogen dioxide over Italy, especially in the northern region, reports the European Space Agency. The country has since been placed on a dramatic lockdown restriction and has the highest number of coronavirus cases in Europe and outside of China.
There has been a decrease in nitrogen dioxide over Italy, especially in the northern region, reports the European Space Agency. The country has since been placed on a dramatic lockdown restriction and has the highest number of coronavirus cases in Europe and outside of China.
New Jersey Senate votes to ban single-use plastic, paper bags
New Jersey is again looking to change the way customers take home food and beverages.
New Jersey is again looking to change the way customers take home food and beverages.
NJ Senate to vote on bill banning single-use plastic on Thursday
In February, lawmakers advanced the bill with that seeks to reduce the harmful use of non-environmentally friendly products that are largely used once.
In February, lawmakers advanced the bill with that seeks to reduce the harmful use of non-environmentally friendly products that are largely used once.
Pa. adds 12 counties to spotted lanternfly quarantine zone
The invasive spotted lanternfly is continuing its march across Pennsylvania, with state officials nearly doubling the number of counties in a quarantine zone meant to limit the pest’s spread.
The invasive spotted lanternfly is continuing its march across Pennsylvania, with state officials nearly doubling the number of counties in a quarantine zone meant to limit the pest’s spread.
JPMorgan halts financing for Arctic drilling amid clean-energy push
JPMorgan Chase will no longer provide loans for oil and gas drilling in the Arctic, FOX Business reported
JPMorgan Chase will no longer provide loans for oil and gas drilling in the Arctic, FOX Business reported
Steve Irwin, 'The Crocodile Hunter,' would have turned 58 today
Terri, Bindi and Robert Irwin honored the late "Crocodile Hunter" with loving social media tributes.
Terri, Bindi and Robert Irwin honored the late "Crocodile Hunter" with loving social media tributes.
Delta to invest $1 billion to cut carbon emissions
Delta said the money would go into things such as boosting fuel efficiency and investing in efforts to remove carbon from the atmosphere by planting trees and restoring wetlands.
Delta said the money would go into things such as boosting fuel efficiency and investing in efforts to remove carbon from the atmosphere by planting trees and restoring wetlands.
'We can save Earth': Jeff Bezos pledges $10 billion to fight climate change
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said Monday that he plans to spend $10 billion of his own fortune to help fight climate change.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said Monday that he plans to spend $10 billion of his own fortune to help fight climate change.