Environment
New Research Changes Ideas on How Mountains Release CO2
April 16, 2018, 5:53 am EDT
New study changes ideas on how greenhouse gases relate to mountain erosion.
Fish at Pollution Risk in 16 Great Lakes Rivers
April 15, 2018, 6:56 pm EDT
Environmentalists say pollutants in rivers feeding the Great Lakes are changing fish in those waters.
Slowing Ocean Currents Could Wreak Havoc on Weather
April 12, 2018, 5:39 pm EDT
Slowing ocean currents could mean more sea level rise, more flooding and more extreme weather.
Strawberries and Spinach Top a List of Pesticide Residue Concerns
April 12, 2018, 5:39 am EDT
A new study shows that strawberries and spinach lead the list of fruits and vegetables most likely to contain pesticide residue.
Ocean Heatwaves Getting Worse, Here’s Why That’s a Problem
April 11, 2018, 4:33 pm EDT
A new study shows ocean heatwaves are becoming more common and lasting longer--and that can be devastating for marine life.
Ocean Heatwaves Getting Worse, Here’s Why That’s a Problem
April 11, 2018, 3:40 pm EDT
A new study shows ocean heatwaves are becoming more common and lasting longer--and that can be devastating for marine life.
Florida’s Wet Season, Shorter but More Intense
April 11, 2018, 2:36 pm EDT
A new study shows Florida’s wet season is getting short, but more intense. Here’s why.
Why More Snow in Antarctica Isn’t Necessarily a Good Thing
April 11, 2018, 12:40 pm EDT
Snowfall in Antarctica is increasing. Shouldn’t that stop the melting? Not necessarily. Kait Parker explains.
85,000-year-old Human Finger Fossil Found in Saudi Arabia
April 11, 2018, 10:17 pm EDT
Archaeologists found a human finger fossil that dates back 85,000 years, calling the current “Out of Africa” theory into question.
2018 Policies Threaten American Rivers
April 10, 2018, 5:06 pm EDT
Organization American Rivers released its yearly report on the most endangered rivers in America.
