Environment
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.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Hit Record High in 2020
December 3, 2021, 12:00 pm EST
Despite a minor dip during the pandemic, greenhouse gas emissions hit a record high in 2020. Leaders will meet at the COP26 summit later this week to tackle what comes next.
This City Is Replacing Plastic Bags for Yard Waste With a Burrito
December 2, 2021, 12:00 pm EST
Charlotte, North Carolina’s ban on plastic bags for yard waste went into effect in early July. Here’s what residents are using instead.
Methane Emissions in Boston Six Times Higher Than Thought
December 2, 2021, 12:00 pm EST
Researchers say methane emissions from natural gas use in U.S. cities overall are up to 10 times higher than recent EPA estimates.
Ship Set Ablaze With Toxic Fire While Crew Onboard
December 2, 2021, 12:00 pm EST
A cargo ship carrying toxic chemicals caught fire off of British Columbia over the weekend, and officials said 40 containers fell into the water.
Warming Pacific Northwest Waters Threaten Salmon
December 1, 2021, 5:07 pm EST
Warming stream temperatures in the Pacific Northwest are threatening salmon.
Smelly Seaweed Along NY Coast Could Be Toxic
December 1, 2021, 12:00 pm EST
A bad-smelling seaweed is mucking up the Great South Bay off of Long Island, NY, and scientists say it could be harmful to people and animals.
