UN chief warns of ‘point of no return’ re: climate change
The U.N. chief warned that the world’s efforts to stop climate change have been “utterly inadequate" so far and there is a danger global warming could pass the “point of no return.”
The U.N. chief warned that the world’s efforts to stop climate change have been “utterly inadequate" so far and there is a danger global warming could pass the “point of no return.”
Sperm whale found dead with 220 pound ‘ball’ of trash in stomach
The whale was found with roughly 220 pounds of garbage and debris, including sections of net, plastic cups and bags.
The whale was found with roughly 220 pounds of garbage and debris, including sections of net, plastic cups and bags.
Steve Irwin's family wishes son Robert a happy birthday with throwback pics
Like his famous father, Robert hosts a reality television show surrounding his work with animals.
Like his famous father, Robert hosts a reality television show surrounding his work with animals.
2019 hurricane season comes to close, fourth consecutive above-normal season
2019 marked the fourth consecutive above-normal Atlantic hurricane season.
2019 marked the fourth consecutive above-normal Atlantic hurricane season.
UN: 'Quick wins' needed to keep climate goals within reach
A new report from the U.N. Environment Program shows the amount of planet-heating gases being pumped into the atmosphere hitting a new high last year, despite a near-global pledge to reduce them.
A new report from the U.N. Environment Program shows the amount of planet-heating gases being pumped into the atmosphere hitting a new high last year, despite a near-global pledge to reduce them.
With Gore, NJ announces aggressive wind energy goals
New Jersey is accelerating its efforts to increase wind energy production.
New Jersey is accelerating its efforts to increase wind energy production.
Coldplay decides not to tour due to environmental reasons
The British band Coldplay has decided not to launch a global tour because of environmental concerns.
The British band Coldplay has decided not to launch a global tour because of environmental concerns.
Navy personnel rescue manatee stranded on north Florida beach
Navy personnel came to the rescue of a beached manatee in Jacksonville on Thursday.
Navy personnel came to the rescue of a beached manatee in Jacksonville on Thursday.
Pa. lawmakers seek control over carbon cap, price
Pennsylvania lawmakers are trying to assert control over part of Gov. Tom Wolf's effort to fight climate change in the nation's fourth-biggest emitter of greenhouse gases.
Pennsylvania lawmakers are trying to assert control over part of Gov. Tom Wolf's effort to fight climate change in the nation's fourth-biggest emitter of greenhouse gases.
Illegal pot farms on public land creating environmental hazard
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two months after two men were arrested at an illicit marijuana farm on public land deep in the Northern California wilderness, authorities are assessing the environmental impact and cleanup costs at the site where trees were clear-cut, waterways were diverted, and the ground was littered with open containers of fertilizer and rodenticide.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two months after two men were arrested at an illicit marijuana farm on public land deep in the Northern California wilderness, authorities are assessing the environmental impact and cleanup costs at the site where trees were clear-cut, waterways were diverted, and the ground was littered with open containers of fertilizer and rodenticide.
Venice hit by record third exceptional tide in a week; other parts of Italy struggle with weather woes
Venice was hit Sunday by a record third exceptional tide in the same week while other parts of Italy struggled with a series of weather woes, from rain-swollen rivers to high winds to an out-of-season avalanche.
Venice was hit Sunday by a record third exceptional tide in the same week while other parts of Italy struggled with a series of weather woes, from rain-swollen rivers to high winds to an out-of-season avalanche.
Dunkin’ bans the ‘double-cup,' swaps foam for paper
The Dunkin’ coffee chain says customers will have to do without a “double cup” for their iced drinks.
The Dunkin’ coffee chain says customers will have to do without a “double cup” for their iced drinks.
Firefighters quickly contain brush fire that sparked along Topanga Canyon
Firefighters quickly gained the upper hand and knocked down a brush fire that sparked Saturday afternoon near Malibu.
Firefighters quickly gained the upper hand and knocked down a brush fire that sparked Saturday afternoon near Malibu.
Phillie Phanatic joined by volunteers to plant trees in West Philadelphia
The Phillie Phanatic spent time Saturday planting trees, making West Philadelphia a little greener.
The Phillie Phanatic spent time Saturday planting trees, making West Philadelphia a little greener.
Climate change will profoundly affect every child born today 'at every stage of life,' report finds
A child born today will experience a world more than four degrees warmer than the pre-industrial average, and it will affect every stage of their life in profound and troubling ways.
A child born today will experience a world more than four degrees warmer than the pre-industrial average, and it will affect every stage of their life in profound and troubling ways.
Spider and insect populations are declining at ‘frightening’ rates, scientists say
Insect and spider populations are falling dramatically across the globe, spurring concern throughout the scientific community, and a new study suggests that the decline may be happening more quickly and extensively than previously suspected.
Insect and spider populations are falling dramatically across the globe, spurring concern throughout the scientific community, and a new study suggests that the decline may be happening more quickly and extensively than previously suspected.
Firefighters stop forward progress of 'Barham Fire' burning in Hollywood Hills
Firefighters gained the upper hand on a brush fire that sparked Saturday afternoon in the Hollywood Hills.
Firefighters gained the upper hand on a brush fire that sparked Saturday afternoon in the Hollywood Hills.
NASA scientists say humans are drying out the Amazon — making it more vulnerable to fires and drought
NASA scientists said elevated greenhouse gas levels are responsible for the increased dryness, as well as the burning of forests to clear land for agriculture and grazing.
NASA scientists said elevated greenhouse gas levels are responsible for the increased dryness, as well as the burning of forests to clear land for agriculture and grazing.
Italy is making climate change courses mandatory for schools
Italy's education minister says weekly climate change lessons are being made mandatory for public school students.
Italy's education minister says weekly climate change lessons are being made mandatory for public school students.
‘Untold suffering’: 11,000 scientists issue stark warning about effects of climate change
More than 11,000 scientists from around the world have issued a warning about climate change, declaring "clearly and unequivocally that planet Earth is facing a climate emergency," in a new report published in BioScience.
More than 11,000 scientists from around the world have issued a warning about climate change, declaring "clearly and unequivocally that planet Earth is facing a climate emergency," in a new report published in BioScience.