Environment
Climate Change Blamed in Reindeer Mass Starvation
November 22, 2016, 3:10 pm EST
Scientists say extreme weather events in Russia prompted by climate change caused mass starvation of reindeer.
California Sees 'Dramatic' Increase in Dead Trees
November 21, 2016, 5:58 pm EST
California officials say the number of dead trees throughout the state has risen dramatically as a result of the state’s ongoing drought. Meteorologist Ari Sarsalari explains.
Welcome to Beppu’s Bubbling ‘Hell’
November 18, 2016, 7:47 am EST
The town of Beppu in southern Japan is the largest hot springs resort in the world, with nearly 3,000 geothermal vents from the country’s largest active volcano, Mount Aso.
North Pole Has Temperatures Above Freezing
November 17, 2016, 9:10 am EST
Meteorologist Ari Sarsalari looks at the temperatures increases for the North Pole.
What Causes These So-Called Jellyfish Clouds?
November 16, 2016, 3:55 pm EST
Meteorologist Danielle Banks describes what these clouds, which look like jellyfish in the sky, to form.
Brown Bacteria Blobs Invade Hawaii Beaches
November 16, 2016, 6:49 am EST
Fecal pollution is a danger on some Hawaiian beaches, pitting beachgoer concerns against those in charge of posting warning signs.
Scientists Probe What Lies Under Yellowstone
November 15, 2016, 11:56 am EST
An aerial survey of Yellowstone may reveal what lies underneath it.
Water Can’t Put Out These Fires
November 11, 2016, 4:22 pm EST
A look at some of the places in the world where the ground is always on fire.
White Cliffs of Dover Are Eroding
November 11, 2016, 1:07 pm EST
The iconic white cliffs of Dover in England are eroding much faster in modern times than in the past. Scientists blame poor coastal management and increased storm intensity due to climate change.
China’s Largest Freshwater Lake Dries Up
November 9, 2016, 6:34 pm EST
Drought has caused China’s largest freshwater lake to dry up.
