Environment
Possible Toxins Released Into Air From Hamburg, Germany, Fire
April 12, 2023, 10:16 am EDT
Officials evacuated over 100 residents of the German city of Hamburg, as a warehouse fire may be spreading toxins into the air.
Ohio Train Derailment Potentially Killed 43,000 Aquatic Animals
April 8, 2023, 12:00 pm EDT
A survey of wildlife affected by the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, found that more than 43,000 aquatic animals were potentially killed.
PFAS Substances Found Nearly Everywhere
April 7, 2023, 12:00 pm EDT
A new analysis from an environmental advocacy nonprofit reveals that over 100 peer reviewed studies suggest polyfluoroalkyl chemicals, or PFAS substances, are found on nearly every continent.
Killer Whales Spotted Near The Shores Of Fox Island, Washington
April 1, 2023, 1:00 pm EDT
A pod of orcas was spotted swimming near the shores of Fox Island, Washington.
World Water Day 2023 By The Numbers
April 1, 2023, 12:00 pm EDT
March 22 is World Water Day, an annual event promoted by the United Nations to highlight a lack of clean water around the globe.
In 2 Dozen States, But Have You Tried It?
March 24, 2023, 12:01 pm EDT
Pawpaws are the largest tree fruit native to the U.S., are high in antioxidants and can be used in a variety of recipes.
Red Tide Hitting Some Florida Gulf Beaches, Just In Time For Spring Break
March 22, 2023, 10:43 am EDT
Red tide is causing issues at some Florida beaches, including the Tampa Bay area. You can find the latest status on the state wildlife commission’s website.
Yellowstone Biologist Spots First Bear Of The Season Emerging From Winter Hibernation
March 22, 2023, 10:39 am EDT
Each winter, grizzly bears go into a decreased metabolic state called “hibernation.” When spring is nearing, they emerge from this hibernation in search of food. This is reportedly already happening at Yellowstone National Park.
Whiskey Fungus Fueled By Jack Daniel’s Blankets Tennessee Community
March 16, 2023, 12:00 pm EDT
An alcohol-fueled fungus, being fed by vapors from Jack Daniel’s barrel houses, is covering a Tennessee community and at the center of a dispute between local residents and the famed distillery.
New York City Composting Program Hopes To Curb Trash, Rodent Problems
March 8, 2023, 12:00 pm EST
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a composting program for all five boroughs of the city that he hopes will keep millions of pounds of waste out of landfills, make the city’s streets cleaner, and help address the famed rodent problem.
