Environment
Thick Haze From Fires Extends Over Southeast Asia
September 28, 2019, 7:36 am EDT
A thick haze covers a large portion of Southeast Asia, stemming from fires set to clear land for farming.
Greta Thunberg Scolds World Leaders at U.N. Climate Summit
September 24, 2019, 10:13 am EDT
Youth environmental activist Greta Thunberg scolded world leaders in a bold speech at the U.N. Climate Summit in New York, urging them to do more to fight climate change.
Global Climate Strike Kicks Off Today
September 20, 2019, 9:25 am EDT
The Global Climate Strike kicked off today in Australia. Children and adults are skipping school and work to attend protests around the world.
Massive Underwater Cleanup at Lake Tahoe
September 18, 2019, 2:07 pm EDT
Lake Tahoe is about to undergo what may be the biggest underwater cleanup in its history.
Canned Water is Trending, but Could it Really Help the Environment?
September 16, 2019, 2:27 pm EDT
Canned water is popping up everywhere. Celebrities and big corporations alike have embraced the idea. But will it really help the environment?
Purple Skies in Colorado Linked to Volcano Eruption in Russia
September 16, 2019, 2:06 pm EDT
Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder say stunning purple skies spotted in the state this summer were caused by a big eruption at Russia’s Raikoke volcano in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. http://www.glennrandall.com/
New Delhi Announces Plans to Tackle Toxic Smog Problem
September 13, 2019, 6:15 pm EDT
New Delhi is one of the world’s most polluted cities, and it only gets worse in the winter. Government officials have announced plans to tackle the problem this year. But will it work?
Capsized Cargo Ship Prompts Rescue Mission, Swimming Advisory Near GA
September 9, 2019, 6:48 pm EDT
Golden Ray, a 656-foot cargo ship reportedly carrying more than 4,000 vehicles, capsized off the coast of Georgia on Sunday at St. Simons Sound.
Troops Deployed, World Leaders Act as Fires Devastate the Amazon
August 28, 2019, 12:57 pm EDT
Devastating fires torching the Amazon rainforest have captured the attention of the entire world. Here’s everything you need to know about the efforts to fight them, and their effects.
Architects Call For Glass Skyscraper Ban
August 27, 2019, 10:22 am EDT
The Royal Institute of British Architects is saying that all-glass skyscrapers are contributing big time to climate change.
