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.
Mine shutdowns heap more uncertainty in top US coal region
At two of the world's biggest coal mines, the finances got so bad that their owner couldn't even get toilet paper on credit.
At two of the world's biggest coal mines, the finances got so bad that their owner couldn't even get toilet paper on credit.
University of Tennessee offers scholarship to young student bullied for his homemade T-shirt
A young University of Tennessee fan who was bullied at his elementary school for making his own UT shirt will now get to attend college there -- for free.
A young University of Tennessee fan who was bullied at his elementary school for making his own UT shirt will now get to attend college there -- for free.
'Demon' baby shocks parents in hilarious ultrasound pics
A 17-year-old woman in Virginia went into her ultrasound appointment hoping to learn the sex of her unborn baby, but was shocked when the technician caught her daughter seemingly staring back at them like a “demon.”
A 17-year-old woman in Virginia went into her ultrasound appointment hoping to learn the sex of her unborn baby, but was shocked when the technician caught her daughter seemingly staring back at them like a “demon.”
Hurricane Dorian causes oil spill on Grand Bahama Island after damaging petroleum storage facility
Hurricane Dorian caused a significant oil spill after damaging a storage facility along the eastern shore of Grand Bahama Island.
Hurricane Dorian caused a significant oil spill after damaging a storage facility along the eastern shore of Grand Bahama Island.
Australia lowers Great Barrier Reef outlook from 'poor' to 'very poor'
The government agency that manages Australia's Great Barrier Reef has downgraded its outlook for the corals' condition from "poor" to "very poor" due to warming oceans.
The government agency that manages Australia's Great Barrier Reef has downgraded its outlook for the corals' condition from "poor" to "very poor" due to warming oceans.
Marriott banning tiny shampoo bottles by 2020
It could be lights out for tiny toiletries.
It could be lights out for tiny toiletries.
Pasta straws are the newest alternative to plastic
Forget about paper and plastic straws — the new alternative? Pasta straws.
Forget about paper and plastic straws — the new alternative? Pasta straws.
Brazil to reject $20 million offer from G-7 countries to help fight Amazon fires
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday said Brazil will only accept an offer of international aid to fight Amazon fires if French leader Emmanuel Macron retracts comments that he finds offensive.
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday said Brazil will only accept an offer of international aid to fight Amazon fires if French leader Emmanuel Macron retracts comments that he finds offensive.
G-7 countries commit $20 million to help fight Amazon wildfires
G-7 countries on Monday agreed to an immediate $20 million fund to help Amazon countries fight wildfires and launch a long-term global initiative to protect the world's largest rainforest.
G-7 countries on Monday agreed to an immediate $20 million fund to help Amazon countries fight wildfires and launch a long-term global initiative to protect the world's largest rainforest.
France threatens economic retaliation over Amazon fires
In a sharp escalation of tensions over fires ravaging the Amazon, France on Friday accused Brazil's president of having lied to French leader Emmanuel Macron and threatened to block a European Union trade deal with South American states including Brazil.
In a sharp escalation of tensions over fires ravaging the Amazon, France on Friday accused Brazil's president of having lied to French leader Emmanuel Macron and threatened to block a European Union trade deal with South American states including Brazil.
Amazon fires continue to rage as critics, government engage in bitter dispute over who is to blame
As fires raged in the Amazon rainforest, the Brazilian government on Thursday denounced international critics who say President Jair Bolsonaro is not doing enough to curb massive deforestation.
As fires raged in the Amazon rainforest, the Brazilian government on Thursday denounced international critics who say President Jair Bolsonaro is not doing enough to curb massive deforestation.
Pennsylvania OKs $3.8M to treat contaminants in drinking water
Pennsylvania is marshaling more money to improve water treatment in suburban Philadelphia communities where testing has shown tap water contaminated with toxic industrial compounds used in products like nonstick cookware, carpets, firefighting foam and fast-food wrappers.
Pennsylvania is marshaling more money to improve water treatment in suburban Philadelphia communities where testing has shown tap water contaminated with toxic industrial compounds used in products like nonstick cookware, carpets, firefighting foam and fast-food wrappers.