Environment
Glacier Turns Pink in Italy, and It’s a Bad Sign
October 21, 2021, 4:59 pm EDT
A glacier in northern Italy turns pink and experts say it’s an ominous sign. Here’s why.
Pools in Mexican Desert Teem With Life
October 21, 2021, 4:59 pm EDT
The Cuatro Cienegas is a biologist's dream come true, but several species and microorganisms are threatened if the water disappears.
Watch Dramatic Moment Glacier as Tall as 5-Story Building Calves
October 21, 2021, 4:59 pm EDT
Cruise passengers in Alaska watch as a glacier as tall as a 5-story building collapses in the water.
Bizarre Island Spotted on Michigan's Muskegon Lake
October 21, 2021, 4:59 pm EDT
An island shows up on Michigan’s Muskegon Lake. Here’s how it may have gotten there. See more on JoeGee.com
Ocean Plastic Virtually Unchanged After 20+ Years
October 21, 2021, 4:59 pm EDT
What happens to plastic once it’s the ocean? Not much. Researchers find that after decades in the ocean, plastic shows no signs of degradation.
1,000 Tons of Microplastic Rain Down on National Parks Each Year
October 21, 2021, 4:59 pm EDT
Microplastics aren’t just a problem in the ocean. They’re blowing in the air, too. Researchers say more than 1,000 tons fall on national parks each year.
Oil Spill Puts Beach Life on Hold in Southern California
October 19, 2021, 11:08 am EDT
This past weekend's oil spill in the Pacific off of Southern California will take some time to clean up
Lake Tahoe Water Level Drops to Four-Year Low
October 19, 2021, 10:33 am EDT
Drought impacts and recent gusty winds have pushed Lake Tahoe’s water level to the basin’s natural rim — the lowest it’s been in four years.
Drought Uncovers Utah Ghost Town
October 8, 2021, 3:16 pm EDT
Low water levels in some western reservoirs are revealing interesting pieces of history, like this long-lost community seen in drone video.
Disaster Road: How Climate Change Has Fueled Disasters Along I-10
October 7, 2021, 4:15 pm EDT
Along this stretch of highway in the South, disaster after disaster has left those who can least afford it further and further behind, forcing many to live life in perpetual recovery. For others, a lifestyle known for generations, has been forever lost. Quaint small beach towns, flattened by storm after storm, now battle big business as they struggle to survive. While it’s difficult to pin any single event on climate change, increasing temperatures have loaded the dice for more intense storms. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
