Environment
Volcano Could Erupt in Vanuatu
September 27, 2017, 3:57 pm EDT
Evacuations ordered as a volcano in Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu threatens to erupt.
Iceberg Breaks Free From Glacier
September 27, 2017, 5:59 am EDT
Climate change is coming for the Pine Island Glacier.
Will Snails Rescue the Great Barrier Reef?
September 25, 2017, 4:36 am EDT
Scientists in Australia are studying a new way to save the Great Barrier Reef: Breeding a type of snail that likes to eat starfish that in turn eat coral and are harming the reef.
FEMA Still on Budget Chopping Block?
September 13, 2017, 4:19 pm EDT
In the wake of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, are cuts to FEMA and the National Flood Insurance Program still on the table?
Trump Tosses Climate Advisory Cmte.
August 22, 2017, 6:49 pm EDT
The Trump administration decides to scrap a federal advisory panel on climate change. We hear from one of its former members.
Health Study on Coal Mining Halted
August 22, 2017, 5:09 pm EDT
The Trump administration has killed a study on the health effects of mountaintop coal mining in West Virginia.
5 Facts that will Make you Want to Recycle
August 21, 2017, 4:59 pm EDT
Did you know 2 million plastic bags are used every single minute? A look at 5 facts that will make you want to recycle.
Bottled Water Ban at National Parks Reversed
August 18, 2017, 4:31 pm EDT
The Trump administration is reversing an Obama-era ban on the sale of bottled water at national parks.
Merkel Cautions EU Elec. Car Mandate
August 17, 2017, 6:51 pm EDT
EU considers a mandate or electric cars, but Germany’s Merkel cast doubts.
Students Grow Biodegradable Car
August 17, 2017, 4:37 pm EDT
Some Dutch students build a prototype electric car with a fully biodegradable body.
