Newark hands out bottled water as lead levels test high
Residents began picking up bottled water on Monday, days after elevated lead levels were found in homes where city-issued filters had been distributed months ago as part of an ongoing effort to combat contamination.
Residents began picking up bottled water on Monday, days after elevated lead levels were found in homes where city-issued filters had been distributed months ago as part of an ongoing effort to combat contamination.
Alaska scientists say polar bear encounters will increase
Alaska scientists say the chances of a polar bear encounter have increased after research reveals the bears are arriving on shore earlier and staying on land longer, a report said.
Alaska scientists say the chances of a polar bear encounter have increased after research reveals the bears are arriving on shore earlier and staying on land longer, a report said.
Gardening goats - Philadelphia non-profit brings “goat grazing” to community garden and new path for volunteers
There’s a patch of grassy land that can be seen to the right of the Vine Street Expressway driving into Philadelphia.
There’s a patch of grassy land that can be seen to the right of the Vine Street Expressway driving into Philadelphia.
EPA won't approve warning labels for products that contain glyphosate, a chemical in the weed killer Roundup
The Trump administration says it won't approve warning labels for products that contain glyphosate, a move aimed at California as it fights one of the world's largest agriculture companies about the potentially cancer-causing chemical.
The Trump administration says it won't approve warning labels for products that contain glyphosate, a move aimed at California as it fights one of the world's largest agriculture companies about the potentially cancer-causing chemical.
'Watermelon snow' found in Yosemite National Park at high elevation
As the so-called dog days of summer have finally arrived, the still-frozen slopes of Yosemite National Park are now sporting what some may know as "watermelon snow" -- but don't confuse it for the popular summertime treat.
As the so-called dog days of summer have finally arrived, the still-frozen slopes of Yosemite National Park are now sporting what some may know as "watermelon snow" -- but don't confuse it for the popular summertime treat.
Mosquito-transmitted Triple E illness confirmed in Delaware
Eastern Equine Encephalitis — a rare mosquito-transmitted illness considered worse than West Nile Virus — has been found in Delaware, state officials say.
Eastern Equine Encephalitis — a rare mosquito-transmitted illness considered worse than West Nile Virus — has been found in Delaware, state officials say.
Sony wants to build a wearable ‘air conditioner’
Sony, via its experimental First Flight program, is crowdfunding a wearable "air conditioner" known as the Reon Pocket that people could wear as they deal with high temperatures.
Sony, via its experimental First Flight program, is crowdfunding a wearable "air conditioner" known as the Reon Pocket that people could wear as they deal with high temperatures.
Carney signs plastic bag ban into law
Delaware Gov. John Carney has signed the state's plastic bag ban into law, moving to decrease single-use plastic and litter while protecting the environment.
Delaware Gov. John Carney has signed the state's plastic bag ban into law, moving to decrease single-use plastic and litter while protecting the environment.
Holiday Inn to ditch mini shampoos to to cut plastic waste
The fight to save the seas from plastic waste may mean the end for mini bottles of shampoo and other toiletries that hotel guests love to stuff into their luggage.
The fight to save the seas from plastic waste may mean the end for mini bottles of shampoo and other toiletries that hotel guests love to stuff into their luggage.
Proposal to raise landfill draws protesters in Delaware
A proposal to raise the Minquadale landfill by 60 feet in Delaware has drawn protesters.
A proposal to raise the Minquadale landfill by 60 feet in Delaware has drawn protesters.
Eastern US cities spewing more methane into air than thought
Older U.S. east coast cities are leaking nine times as much natural gas into the air - from homes or pipes heading into houses - than the federal government had thought, a new airborne monitoring study finds.
Older U.S. east coast cities are leaking nine times as much natural gas into the air - from homes or pipes heading into houses - than the federal government had thought, a new airborne monitoring study finds.
Carnival pledges ongoing steps to curb ocean pollution
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The heat goes on: June hottest on record, July may follow
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Thursday announced that June averaged 60.6 degrees (15.9 Celsius), about 1.7 degrees (0.9 Celsius) warmer than the 20th century average.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Thursday announced that June averaged 60.6 degrees (15.9 Celsius), about 1.7 degrees (0.9 Celsius) warmer than the 20th century average.
Americans must eat 40 percent less meat by 2050 to sustain Earth’s food supply, report suggests
In order to save the planet and its food supply for a growing population, Americans should eat 40 percent less meat by 2050.
In order to save the planet and its food supply for a growing population, Americans should eat 40 percent less meat by 2050.
'A floodier future': Scientists say records will be broken
Federal scientists predict 40 places in the U.S. will experience higher than normal rates of so-called sunny day flooding this year due to rising sea levels and an abnormal El Nino weather system.
Federal scientists predict 40 places in the U.S. will experience higher than normal rates of so-called sunny day flooding this year due to rising sea levels and an abnormal El Nino weather system.
UN: Climate change undercutting work to end poverty, hunger
Hunger is growing and the world is not on track to end extreme poverty by 2030 and meet other U.N. goals, mainly because progress is being undermined by the impact of climate change and increasing inequality, a U.N. report said Tuesday.
Hunger is growing and the world is not on track to end extreme poverty by 2030 and meet other U.N. goals, mainly because progress is being undermined by the impact of climate change and increasing inequality, a U.N. report said Tuesday.
Petition calls for McDonald’s, Burger King to eliminate plastic toys from kids’ meals
Thousands in the U.K. are pushing McDonald’s and Burger King to eliminate plastic toys from being included in the brands’ kids' meals.
Thousands in the U.K. are pushing McDonald’s and Burger King to eliminate plastic toys from being included in the brands’ kids' meals.
Photos of baby skimmers eating trash shine light on beach pollution problem
Photos of a baby skimmer picking up plastic on the beach are shedding light on the ongoing issue of beach pollution in the Bay Area.
Photos of a baby skimmer picking up plastic on the beach are shedding light on the ongoing issue of beach pollution in the Bay Area.
Best way to fight climate change? Plant a trillion trees
The most effective way to fight global warming is to plant lots of trees, a study says. A trillion of them, maybe more.
The most effective way to fight global warming is to plant lots of trees, a study says. A trillion of them, maybe more.
California earthquake: Videos, photos show moment powerful 7.1-magnitude quake shook region
Hundreds of people all over Southern California shared photos and videos of damage and shaking sustained from a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake Friday night.
Hundreds of people all over Southern California shared photos and videos of damage and shaking sustained from a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake Friday night.