Environment
Stinky, Toxic Algae Marring One Of CA's Largest Lakes
August 15, 2022, 10:58 am EDT
A bloom of toxin-producing algae in California’s second-largest freshwater lake has shaken up a community.
Cleanup Underway After Louisiana Oil Spill
August 15, 2022, 10:43 am EDT
The U.S. Coast Guard responded after an oil tank platform collapsed in Terrebonne Bay.
Airport Running On Renewable Energy
August 10, 2022, 12:00 pm EDT
The airport in New Delhi is running on solar and hydropower.
Navy: Mismanagement, Human Error Caused Pearl Harbor Water Contamination
August 6, 2022, 12:00 pm EDT
Jet fuel in the base’s water supply made thousands of people sick last year.
Climate Change Could Increase Cross-Species Disease Spread
August 4, 2022, 12:00 pm EDT
A new study published in the journal Nature predicted climate-related disease spread could put humans at a greater risk of picking up infections from animals.
Severe Wildfires Burned 8 Times More Land Over Past 4 Decades in the U.S.
July 28, 2022, 1:08 pm EDT
The U.S. Forest Service said a dramatic increase in land burned by severe wildfires in the American West can be blamed on climate change.
Canada to Ban Six Single-Use Plastics by Year’s End
July 28, 2022, 12:00 pm EDT
The Canadian government is banning companies from producing or importing single-use plastics like bags and straws at the end of 2022.
Ship Spills Diesel Near White Sand Beaches Of Resort Island
July 27, 2022, 2:14 pm EDT
A ship delivering diesel to one resort island in The Bahamas has spilled about 35,000 gallons of fuel near infamous pristine, white sandy beaches.
Less Air Pollution Could Be Bad News for Hurricanes
July 27, 2022, 12:00 pm EDT
A NOAA study found that hurricanes are affected by particle pollution.
‘Plastitar’ a New Form of Pollution Threatening Oceans, Scientists Say
July 26, 2022, 12:00 pm EDT
Scientists conducting research in the Canary Islands discovered a new form of pollution threatening the oceans, a mix of plastic and tar balls from oil spills.
