Worry over being 'disgusting' drives us to do too much laundry, study says
"There is a conflict between the desire to reduce one's washing to save the environment and the fear of being perceived as a disgusting person with unclean clothes," the author said.
Chile's Humboldt penguin could be facing extinction, experts warn
The Humboldt penguin population along the central coast of Chile has drastically declined, with scientists finding only one breeding pair this year compared to 842 last year, putting the species at risk of extinction according to experts.
Mayor Cherelle Parker sets citywide cleaning program in motion: 'We can get this done together'
A months-long cleaning program is now underway across Philadelphia. Over the next several weeks, crews will tackle quality-of-life issues block by block, including litter, illegal dumping and graffiti.
Plant hidden in Vermont for 108 years rediscovered thanks to botanist's keen eye
What's all the commotion about this tiny herb? Vermont Fish & Wildlife said that the significance of this discovery lies in where it was found again.
Parts of North Wildwood beach to close as nourishment project begins
A temporary solution to replenish the dwindling beaches of North Wildwood has officially begun, shutting down sections at a time.
Here's how to check if you're owed money from last year's Delaware River chemical spill
You could be owed cash back after last year's chemical spill on the Delaware River that caused local residents to panic buy bottled water.
New Jersey and wind farm developer Orsted settle claims for $125M over scrapped offshore projects
The state’s Board of Public Utilities says the state and Orsted have settled claims against each other stemming from the company’s decision last October to scrap two wind farms off New Jersey's southern coast.
How AI can help (and hurt) climate change
Artificial intelligence significantly impacts the climate crisis by consuming large amounts of energy and water for its data centers, leading to increased greenhouse gas emissions, while also offering tools for climate management, such as improving climate models, optimizing energy use, and enhancing renewable energy efficiency.
New Jersey Earthquake: What is cause of recent increase in earthquakes? Is there potential for more?
Why the sudden increase in earthquakes across the region? A USGS scientist explains why there's been a recent uptick in earthquakes and aftershocks in the region.
Louisiana crawfish harvest down as much as 90% in shortage that could cripple industry for years
This year has been one of the worst Louisiana crawfish harvests on record.
Heatwave in Mexico causes howler monkeys to drop dead from trees
Mexico is facing one of its harshest droughts, with temperatures hitting 113 degrees Fahrenheit (45 degrees Celsius) on Monday, causing severe water shortages and leading to the deaths of at least 83 howler monkeys in Tabasco due to extreme heat and dehydration.
Developing La Nina to bring summer scorcher to millions with soaking storms in eastern US
NOAA's updated climate outlook sets the country up for what could be one of the warmest summers in history.