Environment
Even Low Levels of Pollution Linked to Early Death in Older Americans, Study Finds
March 16, 2022, 12:00 pm EDT
A first-of-its-kind study looking at more than 68.5 million older Americans found that low levels of air pollution in rural areas still increase the risk for early death.
Diesel Spill Kills Thousands of Animals Near New Orleans
March 4, 2022, 12:00 pm EST
A pipeline spills 300,000 gallons of diesel fuel in St. Bernard Parish, just east of New Orleans, killing thousands of animals.
Pharmaceuticals Pollute World’s Rivers, Threaten Global Health
February 25, 2022, 3:46 pm EST
The world’s rivers are being polluted with pharmaceuticals – some at potentially toxic levels. And researchers say it could affect human health. Here’s why.
Drought Eroding California Beaches
February 25, 2022, 2:24 pm EST
The drought in California isn’t just drying up the water supply, it’s also causing more beach erosion. Here’s why.
Air Pollution May Be Worse Than Thought – Here’s Why
February 16, 2022, 12:00 pm EST
A new study finds that chemicals in air pollution may often break down into something far more sinister and dangerous.
Ugly Reason Venezuelan Lake has Turned Green
February 11, 2022, 3:34 pm EST
Venezuela’s largest lake is coated in toxic green goo. Here’s what’s causing it.
Oil Spill in Ecuador’s Amazon Rainforest
February 8, 2022, 11:01 am EST
Drone footage shows oil spilling into a river in the Amazon rainforest after a pipeline ruptures in Ecuador. Take a look.
Oil Barrels Toppled in Pacific; Massive Spill
February 2, 2022, 12:01 pm EST
Large waves from the volcanic eruption off Tonga in the South Pacific toppled oil barrels in coastal Peru leading to a massive spill where there’s lots of marine life.
42k Gallons Leaked From Underwater Pipeline
February 2, 2022, 11:49 am EST
As much as 42,000 gallons of oil leaked from an underwater pipeline in the Gulf of Thailand Tuesday.
Thousands Washing Up, Stranded
January 30, 2022, 7:31 am EST
Massive starfish wash ups along Welsh beaches could be linked to a method of starfish travel called “starballing.”
