Environment
Scientists Underestimated Sea Level Rise
January 10, 2018, 2:13 pm EST
Scientists have been warning about the dangers of sea level rise. Now they’ve discovered the problem is worse than they thought.
Ocean ‘Dead Zones’ Quadruple
January 8, 2018, 3:28 pm EST
A new study finds ocean “dead zones” have quadrupled since 1950. Here’s why that’s frightening.
Earth Becoming Desert by 2050?
January 8, 2018, 4:20 am EST
Scientists say a quarter of the planet could start becoming desert by 2050 if climate change isn’t curbed.
Ice Cream ‘Sprinkles” Environmental Hazard?
January 6, 2018, 6:36 am EST
Miami Beach officials deem plastic ice cream sprinkles at Museum of Ice Cream an environmental hazard.
Climate Change Could Wipe Out Chocolate
January 3, 2018, 4:36 am EST
If you’re a chocolate lover, you might as well start crying now!
President Trump, Wrong Again
December 29, 2017, 12:51 pm EST
President Trump tweets the U.S. could use some “good old Global Warming” -- proving once again he doesn’t understand the difference between climate and the weather.
Sea Level Rise Could Be Worse Than Expected
December 22, 2017, 9:05 pm EST
Scientists have found that the Antarctica ice melting could cause seas to rise an average of 4 feet 9 inches by 2100.
5 Positive Environmental Trends
December 21, 2017, 11:24 am EST
In a year of regulatory rollbacks, here’s a look at five positive environmental trends.
EPA Slows Action on Dangerous Chemicals
December 20, 2017, 3:07 pm EST
Plans to restrict three dangerous household chemicals under the Obama Administration are now on the back burner.
Superfund Cleanup Process Raises Questions
December 20, 2017, 12:05 pm EST
The EPA’s new method of streamlining cleanup at Superfund sites isn’t sitting well with some.
