Environment
Massachusetts Beach Erosion Getting Worse Due To Rising Sea Levels
February 22, 2024, 2:09 pm EST
Winter Storm Finn caused erosion along some of the beaches in Massachusetts, but it is not the first time this has happened, and it seems to be happening more often.
PFAS, So-Called Forever Chemicals, Found On Ski Slopes
February 22, 2024, 12:00 pm EST
A popular product is contributing to environmental pollution on some ski slopes according to a new research study. For more info, email tsca-hotline@epa or call 1-800-471-7127.
Sargassum Bloom Already At Record Size – That’s A Bad Sign
February 20, 2024, 12:00 pm EST
The Atlantic Ocean sargassum bloom reached record levels in December, according to scientists from the University of South Florida and NASA. Could that mean a repeat of last year’s stinky mess on some beaches in Florida and Mexico?
Northern Lights Dance, Dazzle Over Montana
February 20, 2024, 12:00 pm EST
See the Northern Lights peek out above the horizon in this timelapse video from Glasgow, Montana.
Trinidad And Tobago Oil Slick Seen From Space
February 18, 2024, 9:21 am EST
An oil slick that was caused by an overturned barge near Trinidad and Tobago has spread about 90 miles away and could affect Grenada and Venezuela.
Drought In Panama Causing Big Shipping Problems
February 16, 2024, 12:00 pm EST
Passage through the Panama Canal is reliant on one big thing: water. Drought in Central America means fewer ships are making it through the passage.
Super Bowl LVIII Powers Up With 100% Green Energy
February 14, 2024, 10:00 am EST
This year’s Super Bowl venue is tackling sustainability, scoring a touchdown for renewable energy. The Chiefs and 49ers face off at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas this Sunday, marking a historic first for football. It’s a game where green energy is the MVP.
Unreported Industrial Fishing Higher Than Previously Thought
February 12, 2024, 12:00 pm EST
Protected fisheries and reefs have a lot more undocumented fishing traffic than previously thought. A new study found as much as 75 percent of fishing vessels are not being reported. To read the report click here.
Dozens Of Sea Turtles Killed By Southeast Cold Snap
February 7, 2024, 11:15 am EST
Scores of sea turtles are washing up on shore paralyzed due to cold temperatures on the North Carolina coast in recent weeks.
Environmental Officials Clean Up After Diesel Tanker Crash
February 7, 2024, 11:12 am EST
Crews clean up thousands of gallons of diesel fuel after a fiery tanker truck crash kills the driver and spills fuel into a nearby creek, which temporarily caught fire.
