Environment
Climate Change Brings Ice-Free Winters to Thousands of Lakes
February 6, 2019, 4:59 pm EST
Scientists quantified the impacts of a warming climate on lake ice for the first time in a new study. After surveying 1.4 million lakes in the Northern Hemisphere, they found that thousands of lakes are losing ice at a record pace, and some are even experiencing more frequent ice-free winters.
Global Warming Could Change Color of Oceans
February 6, 2019, 4:53 am EST
Global warming is causing changes around the world -- now you can add the color of the oceans to the list. Here’s why.
Climate Change Could Cause Heart Defects in Babies, Study Finds
February 2, 2019, 12:59 pm EST
A new study finds climate change could increase the number of babies born with congenital heart defects.
Damaged Joshua Tree National Park Could Take Hundreds of Years to Recover
January 31, 2019, 6:31 am EST
Joshua Tree National Park was so damaged by the 35-day long government shutdown that park officials say it could take up to 300 years to recover.
Microplastics Found in Key Water Source, Study Finds
January 31, 2019, 6:26 am EST
Researchers in Illinois says they’ve found microplastics in a key water source.
Here's a Climate Change ‘Time Bomb’ You Might Have Overlooked
January 25, 2019, 6:35 am EST
Scientists say potential changes to underground aquifers from climate change present an overlooked “time bomb.”
Climate Change won't Diminish Nor'easters
January 24, 2019, 5:32 pm EST
Meteorologist Ari Sarsalari takes a look at a new study that says warming won't lessen the impact of Nor'easters.
Poll Finds Americans Believe Climate Change is Real
January 24, 2019, 11:29 am EST
A new poll finds that most Americans believe climate change is real and caused by human activity, and they’ve become convinced by recent extreme weather events.
Poll Finds Americans Believe Climate Change is Real
January 24, 2019, 6:22 am EST
A new poll finds that most Americans believe climate change is real and caused by human activity, and they’ve become convinced by recent extreme weather events.
Seven Southwestern States Face Possible Water Restrictions
January 23, 2019, 9:18 am EST
Officials say a crucial water system that supplies millions is at risk of running low.
