Environment
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.
Is Breathing Bad For The Environment? Here's What We Know
February 2, 2024, 12:00 pm EST
Researchers calculated greenhouse gas emissions from people exhaling to see if our breathing is impacting the climate.
Weather Is Helping Dengue Fever Spread Like The Plague
February 2, 2024, 12:00 pm EST
High heat and extreme rainfall made worse by climate change are contributing to record reports of Dengue Fever in the Americas and Caribbean.
Aging Dams Pose Risk to Thousands Across the U.S.
January 25, 2024, 2:48 pm EST
Over 1,600 dams in the United States are in poor condition.
Microplastics In Clouds Could Affect The Weather, Study Finds
January 5, 2024, 12:01 pm EST
An analysis of 28 samples of liquid collected from clouds showed they contained microplastics. The tiny particles attract water, which makes them building blocks for clouds. For more information, click here.
Popular ‘Elephant Trunk Rock’ Collapses In Taiwan
January 4, 2024, 11:35 am EST
The Elephant Trunk Rock formation collapsed in Jiufen, Taiwan, due to erosion.
