Environment
Huge Cavity Discovered at Bottom of Antarctic Glacier
January 27, 2022, 5:09 pm EST
Using a new generation of satellites, NASA has detected a huge and growing cavity at the bottom of an Antarctic glacier, hightlighting the need to study such melting and its implications for sea level rise.
Greenland Glacier Reverses Course, Scientists Stunned
January 27, 2022, 5:08 pm EST
Scientists have made a surprising discovery about glacier in Greenland.
Unlikely Species Set Up Homes on Pacific Garbage Patch
January 25, 2022, 12:00 pm EST
Researchers found invertebrates normally found closer to the coast living on the patch. But the relocation could have some serious consequences.
Antarctic at Tipping Point & That's Dangerous
January 20, 2022, 12:00 pm EST
Scientists say the Antarctic ice sheet may be at a tipping point and that’s bad news for coastal areas across the globe.
Brazil Deforestation Reaches Highest Rate in 15 Years
January 15, 2022, 12:00 pm EST
A new report from the National Institute of Space Research shows the Amazon’s annual deforestation rate shot up significantly in the last year.
How Did Beer Get Into This Stream?
January 15, 2022, 12:00 pm EST
Testing showed the stream on Oahu was 1.2 percent alcohol. To find out more click here.
The River Thames Has Been Invaded by Venomous Sharks, and Ecologists Are Thrilled
December 23, 2021, 12:00 pm EST
The river that runs through London was declared a dead zone in the 1950s. But efforts to cut pollution have paid off.
Australian Wildfires Cooled Planet More Than COVID Lockdowns, Study Finds
December 10, 2021, 6:09 pm EST
A new study found the smoke and cloud coverage from the 2019-20 Australian wildfire season had more impact on the global climate than the COVID-19 lockdowns.
New Report: Millions in US May Be Drinking Dangerous Water
December 8, 2021, 12:00 pm EST
An analysis by the nonprofit Environmental Working Group finds contaminants ranging from arsenic to lead in U.S. drinking water.
Treatment Plant Dumps Sewage into English Channel During Storm
December 3, 2021, 12:00 pm EST
A sewage treatment plant in southern England dumped sewage and rainwater into the English Channel when its tanks became full during a storm.
