Environment
Your Next Rental Car Could Be An Electric Vehicle
March 22, 2025, 12:29 am EDT
An announcement by a major rental car company could shake up the industry.
Up To 135 U.S. Tree Species Could Face Extinction, Eight Are Protected
March 22, 2025, 12:29 am EDT
New research shows that the federal government may have fallen behind on designating tree species as "endangered." Only eight are officially protected but many more may be facing extinction. For more information click here.
Wildfires Increase Toxic Chromium In Soil, Study Says
March 22, 2025, 12:24 am EDT
Wildfires can transform metals in the soil into toxic carcinogens, according to a new study. Stanford University researchers explain just how impactful this effect can be.
Classic Car Enthusiasts Convert Gas Guzzlers to EVs
March 22, 2025, 12:17 am EDT
New technology is making it easier to convert 50-year-old cars to electric vehicles. Classic Car Enthusiasts Convert Gas Guzzlers to EVs.
EPA: Rivers, Streams Show Virtually No Pollution Improvement
March 22, 2025, 12:12 am EDT
The latest assessment of our rivers and streams by the Environmental Protection Agency shows hardly any improvement in fertilizer pollution.
How Helene Could Change North Carolina’s Weather
March 22, 2025, 12:10 am EDT
The loss of trees can affect local weather. We asked an expert to explain what that might mean for western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene.
Salmon Spawning After Largest Dam Removal Project In U.S.
March 14, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
There’s new hope for a historic salmon habitat that was choked for decades by four towering dams. Watch this video to learn about the huge milestone since the dams were taken down.
Changes To Comfortable Outdoor Days In A Warming World
March 8, 2025, 12:00 pm EST
Global temperatures are rising, but how will that impact the number of days that are actually comfortable enough for outdoor activities? A team of researchers has an answer.
Coastline Mystery Deepens As Tar Balls Litter Florida Shores
February 25, 2025, 12:00 pm EST
Strange black tar balls have come ashore in Florida, from Port Everglades to Palm Beach, forcing some beach closures as the oily slicks spread through the water and onto the sand. The U.S. Coast Guard launched an investigation to track the source of the contamination.
40% Of World’s Tree Species Face Extinction, Analysis Says
February 24, 2025, 12:00 pm EST
The new Global Tree Assessment is part of the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species. The IUCN analysis looked at about 47,000 species of trees worldwide.
