Environment
Contaminants Found in Groundwater near Missouri’s Coal Ash Ponds
February 27, 2019, 2:55 pm EST
High levels of contaminants like arsenic and boron have been found in the groundwater around Missouri’s coal ash ponds -- sparking fears it could taint drinking water.
Climate Change Killing Clouds, Making Earth Warmer?
February 26, 2019, 4:42 pm EST
No silver lining here. Researchers say climate change could kill clouds, making the Earth even warmer.
CO2 Emissions Could Reach Levels Not Seen in 56 Million Years
February 22, 2019, 2:30 pm EST
Researchers at the University of Michigan say we could see CO2 emissions soar to levels not seen in 56 million years, by 2159. Back then, there were palm trees and crocodiles in the Arctic.
Are Americans Flushing the Environment Down the Toilet?
February 21, 2019, 4:45 pm EST
A coalition of environmental groups criticized some American companies for relying on virgin Canadian forests for making paper products such as toilet paper, tissues and paper towels.
Mid-Atlantic Land Sinks as Sea Levels Rise, Study Finds
February 21, 2019, 4:36 pm EST
A new study published in Nature found that land along the mid-Atlantic coast is sinking in a natural process, while global sea levels continue to rise due to climate change.
Is Mardi Gras a Microplastics Nightmare?
February 21, 2019, 5:37 am EST
All that glitters is not gold. Sydney, Australia, is banning glitter from its Mardi Gras parade. Would the Big Easy ever follow suit?
Siberian Towns Covered in Coal-Contaminated Snow
February 19, 2019, 9:44 am EST
Black snow is coating parts of Siberia. The freaky flakes may look cool, but the environmental impact is concerning.
Scientists Point to New Problem Confronting Antarctic Ice Shelves
February 15, 2019, 4:49 am EST
Scientists say meltwater lakes that form in summer months put tremendous pressure on ice sheets and contributed to the collapse of the Larsen B Ice Shelf in Antarctica.
EPA to Set Limits on PFAS in Drinking Water
February 14, 2019, 5:31 pm EST
The EPA says it’s addressing the issue of PFAS contamination in drinking water.
Insect Population Declines Threatening World Ecosystems
February 11, 2019, 12:32 pm EST
Researchers say insects populations are declining dramatically around the world, putting ecosystems and our own survival at risk
