Environment
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.
Human Activity May Be Responsible For Degrading More Than One Third Of The Amazon
March 8, 2023, 12:00 pm EST
A newly released study sheds light on the human-caused degradation of the Amazon Rainforest. For more information, visit Science.org
New Study Looks At Effects Of Pollution In High-Poverty Neighborhoods
March 1, 2023, 12:00 pm EST
A new study examines ties between toxic air pollution and cognitive ability of children. The results show that children in high-poverty neighborhoods might be at risk.
NTSB Releases Preliminary Report On Ohio Train Derailment
March 1, 2023, 10:17 am EST
The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report detailing some of the causes, timing and circumstances surrounding the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment.
EPA Orders Railroad To Clean Up Ohio Train Derailment Site
February 27, 2023, 10:19 am EST
The Environmental Protection Agency is exercising its Superfund authority in cleanup of the Feb. 3 train derailment and hazardous chemical spill in East Palestine, Ohio.
Scientists Turn Parts Of The Pacific Ocean Bright Pink
February 15, 2023, 4:04 pm EST
Environmentally safe dye has been released into coastal waters near San Diego, California, so scientists can track how fresh water plumes spread into the denser, salt water of the Pacific Ocean.
How Climate Change Is Making Food Crops Less Nutritious
February 15, 2023, 12:00 pm EST
A new study on plants grown in elevated levels of carbon dioxide found an alarming effect on our food and its nutrition.
