Environment
Tourists Are Trampling Over Fragile 'Tree of Life'
September 21, 2023, 11:59 am EDT
The Tree of Life in Washington’s Olympic National Park is revered for its ability to withstand erosion and exposed roots. Now, tourists could be the latest threat to the tree after they were spotted climbing over its roots and branches.
Mystery Of Fluorescent Green River In Japan Solved
September 6, 2023, 12:00 pm EDT
Some residents in south-central Japan woke up Wednesday morning to find the Tatsuta River bright green. Officials quickly investigated and found the source of the bizarre event. Here’s what we know.
Stubborn Bison Blocks Road In Yellowstone
September 6, 2023, 12:00 pm EDT
This big guy was in no mood to move after stopping traffic on a road near Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park.
Ford, Tesla Reduce EV Prices As Sales And Waitlists Spike
August 27, 2023, 9:44 am EDT
Ford and Tesla, which make the three most popular electric vehicles in the U.S., announced price cuts that will make more of their vehicles eligible for a federal tax credit.
Record Water Temperatures In Gulf Of Mexico Raise Concerns
August 23, 2023, 10:56 am EDT
Water in the Gulf of Mexico just reached the hottest on record for average weekly sea surface temperatures. This has scientists concerned both under the waves and on land. Here’s what it could mean for the Atlantic hurricane season.
How Maui Fires Will Impact Land And Ocean
August 17, 2023, 6:43 am EDT
The deadly fires that have ravaged the Hawaii island of Maui will also have a lasting impact on the environment. Here’s how the land and ocean could be affected by the devastation.
Record Water Temperatures In Gulf Of Mexico Raise Concerns
August 16, 2023, 11:09 am EDT
Water in the Gulf of Mexico just reached the hottest on record for average weekly sea surface temperatures. This has scientists concerned both under the waves and on land. Here’s what it could mean for the Atlantic hurricane season.
WHO: Nearly Everyone Breathing Dirty Air
August 15, 2023, 11:44 am EDT
The World Health Organization says 99 percent of the world is breathing air that doesn't meet its air quality standards, leading to millions of preventable deaths each year.
Incredible Rainbow Contrails Caught On Camera
August 13, 2023, 12:00 pm EDT
A photographer shot images of amazing rainbow contrails from an airplane flying overhead. Here’s what they looked like and how they formed with some help from the weather.
The Desperate Race To Rescue Florida Coral
August 12, 2023, 12:00 pm EDT
Normally, the Coral Restoration Foundation grows coral in underwater nurseries and plants it on reefs. Now the group is taking it out of the water in a desperate race to save it from the ‘extreme heat event’ happening in waters around the Florida Keys.
