Madrid to cull nearly 12,000 invasive parakeets over threats to environment, public safety
Madrid’s city council on Monday announced plans to rid the Spanish capital of thousands of invasive parakeets through “ethical culling” and sterilization of eggs.
Madrid’s city council on Monday announced plans to rid the Spanish capital of thousands of invasive parakeets through “ethical culling” and sterilization of eggs.
Tuna over-fished across the globe at unprecedented rates — scientists say it’s unsustainable
Humans are fishing more tuna from the ocean than ever before, and we’re venturing further than ever into open ocean to do so, but the rate at which industrial tuna fishing is increasing is unsustainable, according to a recent study published in the journal Fisheries Research.
Humans are fishing more tuna from the ocean than ever before, and we’re venturing further than ever into open ocean to do so, but the rate at which industrial tuna fishing is increasing is unsustainable, according to a recent study published in the journal Fisheries Research.
Pa. to move forward on power plant emission caps
Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration will start working to bring Pennsylvania into a regional consortium that sets a price and caps on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, part of the Democrat’s agenda to fight climate change.
Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration will start working to bring Pennsylvania into a regional consortium that sets a price and caps on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, part of the Democrat’s agenda to fight climate change.
Massive iceberg breaks off Antarctica
A gigantic iceberg broke off Antarctica recently, but scientists say the incident is part of a normal cycle and not related to climate change.
A gigantic iceberg broke off Antarctica recently, but scientists say the incident is part of a normal cycle and not related to climate change.
NJ tallies 160,000 potentially toxic pipes in homes, businesses
New Jersey has counted around 160,000 potentially toxic pipes at homes and businesses across the state.
New Jersey has counted around 160,000 potentially toxic pipes at homes and businesses across the state.
Newark getting help with water crisis through airport agreement
Newark is getting a boost in paying for the replacement of lead pipes that are affecting drinking water.
Newark is getting a boost in paying for the replacement of lead pipes that are affecting drinking water.
Greta: Adults mock children because world view threatened
Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg said Friday she doesn't understand why grown-ups and world leaders would mock children and teens for acting on science, responding to attacks on her campaign as students conducted a second wave of global protests demanding action on climate change.
Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg said Friday she doesn't understand why grown-ups and world leaders would mock children and teens for acting on science, responding to attacks on her campaign as students conducted a second wave of global protests demanding action on climate change.
Stomp and squish: Pennsylvanians battle 'nightmare' spotted lanternfly
In the Great Spotted Lanternfly War, Pennsylvania's citizen-soldiers are fighting back with fly swatters and vacuums, dish soap and sticky tape. They're stomping and spraying and zapping and bragging about their kills on social media. "DESTROY THEM," a propaganda poster urges. "Die, die, die, spotted lanternfly," a balladeer sings.
In the Great Spotted Lanternfly War, Pennsylvania's citizen-soldiers are fighting back with fly swatters and vacuums, dish soap and sticky tape. They're stomping and spraying and zapping and bragging about their kills on social media. "DESTROY THEM," a propaganda poster urges. "Die, die, die, spotted lanternfly," a balladeer sings.
'We're all in big trouble': UN climate panel sees dire future
Earth is in more hot water than ever before, and so are we, an expert United Nations climate panel warned in a grim new report Wednesday.
Earth is in more hot water than ever before, and so are we, an expert United Nations climate panel warned in a grim new report Wednesday.
‘How dare you’: Greta Thunberg lambastes UN world leaders, demands bold action on climate change
Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist, delivered a powerful speech to the United Nations General Assembly Monday, warning world leaders to take climate change seriously or the population will suffer.
Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist, delivered a powerful speech to the United Nations General Assembly Monday, warning world leaders to take climate change seriously or the population will suffer.
Survey: 8,000 turtle nests washed out by Hurricane Dorian in Florida
Scientists say Hurricane Dorian washed out to sea more than 8,000 sea turtle nests from a Florida wildlife refuge.
Scientists say Hurricane Dorian washed out to sea more than 8,000 sea turtle nests from a Florida wildlife refuge.
A little off the top: New Jersey may rearrange some ocean dunes
New Jersey has fought hard to build protective sand dunes but may take the unusual step of trimming some large dunes and using the sand to widen the beach in front of them.
New Jersey has fought hard to build protective sand dunes but may take the unusual step of trimming some large dunes and using the sand to widen the beach in front of them.
Where have the wild birds gone? Nearly 3 billion fewer than 1970
North America's skies are lonelier and quieter as nearly 3 billion fewer wild birds soar in the air than in 1970, a comprehensive study shows.
North America's skies are lonelier and quieter as nearly 3 billion fewer wild birds soar in the air than in 1970, a comprehensive study shows.
Delaware expands quarantine to fight invasive bug
State agriculture officials are expanding a quarantine in northern Delaware in an effort to combat the spread of the invasive spotted lanternfly.
State agriculture officials are expanding a quarantine in northern Delaware in an effort to combat the spread of the invasive spotted lanternfly.
'I want a future': Global youth protests urge action on climate change
Young people afraid for their futures protested around the globe Friday to implore leaders to tackle climate change, turning out by the hundreds of thousands to insist that the warming world can't wait any longer.
Young people afraid for their futures protested around the globe Friday to implore leaders to tackle climate change, turning out by the hundreds of thousands to insist that the warming world can't wait any longer.
Musician creates 'Die, Die, Die, Spotted Lanternfly' song
Spotted Lanternfly hysteria has fully enveloped Philadelphia, and now there's a catchy song to hum along while you're smashing the invasive pests.
Spotted Lanternfly hysteria has fully enveloped Philadelphia, and now there's a catchy song to hum along while you're smashing the invasive pests.
‘Pervasive losses’: 3 billion birds have vanished from the North American landscape since 1970
More than one-in-four birds has vanished from the North American landscape in the last 50 years, according to new research published in the journal Science Thursday. Because birds are indicators of environmental health, these findings are deeply concerning to scientists.
More than one-in-four birds has vanished from the North American landscape in the last 50 years, according to new research published in the journal Science Thursday. Because birds are indicators of environmental health, these findings are deeply concerning to scientists.
Doylestown residents show support for single-use plastic ban
A recent survey found that residents of a borough in Bucks County would be in favor of a town ban on single-use plastic items. These poll results come as more communities around the nation have enacted a similar ban.
A recent survey found that residents of a borough in Bucks County would be in favor of a town ban on single-use plastic items. These poll results come as more communities around the nation have enacted a similar ban.
Public warned to avoid NJ waters tainted by toxic algae
Health officials are warning the public to avoid contact with water at several Salem County Lakes that have been impacted by dangerous algae blooms.
Health officials are warning the public to avoid contact with water at several Salem County Lakes that have been impacted by dangerous algae blooms.
Air pollution reaches placenta during pregnancy, study finds
A new study suggests when a pregnant woman breathes in air pollution, it can travel beyond her lungs to the placenta that guards her fetus.
A new study suggests when a pregnant woman breathes in air pollution, it can travel beyond her lungs to the placenta that guards her fetus.