Environment
4 Ways Climate Change Impacts our Water
May 9, 2019, 2:45 pm EDT
Climate change is taking a serious toll on our most precious resource -- water. Here are four ways it’s impacted.
Yosemite National Park Home to California Red-Legged Frogs Again
May 6, 2019, 5:05 pm EDT
Decades after invasive species, raccoon attacks and disease wiped out the local population, Yosemite National Park is once again home to the delicate frogs.
‘Great Whirl’ Near East Africa Seen from Space by Satellites
May 3, 2019, 8:15 pm EDT
A massive, 106,000-square-mile ocean whirlpool is captured in a satellite-data based animation as scientists find a way to gain insights on it. The “Great Whirl” forms off the coast of East Africa each spring and is linked to India’s monsoon season.
Sinking Jakarta Forcing Indonesia to Move Capital
April 30, 2019, 5:19 pm EDT
Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital city with a population of more than 10 million, is sinking so fast that officials have announced they are moving the capital. No new location has been determined.
Think Biodegradable Plastics Are a Pollution Panacea? Think Again
April 30, 2019, 8:41 pm EDT
A new study from the University of Plymouth found plastic bags that are supposed to break down quickly can actually hang around for years.
Marine Animals Disappearing Twice as Fast as Land Animals, Here’s Why
April 27, 2019, 9:18 am EDT
A new study finds global warming hits sea creatures hardest.
Can Weighing Airline Passengers Help Cut Carbon Emissions?
April 27, 2019, 7:04 am EDT
British startup Fuel Matrix has developed technology that would allow airlines to weigh passengers discreetly before they board flights and quickly calculates the fuel needed for each flight.
Florida Algae Back in a Big Way in St. Johns River
April 24, 2019, 6:29 pm EDT
Algae blooms have been spotted on Florida’s St. Johns River -- is another toxic algae bloom on tap for the state?
New Legislation Aiming at Protecting Hawaii from Climate Change
April 23, 2019, 7:05 am EDT
New legislation in Hawaii is aiming at protecting tourist beaches and urban areas from flooding due to Climate Change.
U.S. Energy Use Soars Despite Global Warming Concerns
April 19, 2019, 6:33 pm EDT
Americans’ energy use soared to record highs in 2018, despite climate change concerns.
