Environment
America’s Most Drought-Stricken Areas See Fastest Growth
October 1, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
People are flocking to some of the country’s driest areas in droves. But a warming world may be one where that growth is unsustainable.
More Plastic in Seafood Than We Thought?
October 1, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
There may be far more plastic in our seafood than previously thought. Here’s why.
Bright Pink Lagoon Sparks Controversy
September 30, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
A lagoon in southern Argentina turned bright pink after authorities gave fish factories permission to dump their waste there, alarming local residents.
Utah Hit by Harmful Algae Blooms Amid Heat and Drought
September 30, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
The intense heat and drought in Utah is creating harmful algae blooms in lakes and reservoirs.
Deadly Caribbean Coral Disease Linked to Ship Wastewater
September 30, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
A quickly spreading, virulent coral disease is killing coral all over the Caribbean, and scientists believe ballast water from ships are at least partially responsible.
Pacific Northwest Dead Zone off to an Early Start
September 29, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
Scientists say the area where marine life can’t survive could be larger, and linger longer than usual this year.
Feral Pigs Produce as Much CO2 as 1.1 Million Cars, Study Finds
September 24, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
A new study finds feral pigs aren’t just bad for farmers, they pose a risk to the climate, too. Here’s how.
Iceland Sky Comes Alive With Mother-of-Pearl Clouds
September 23, 2021, 12:48 pm EDT
Shimmery clouds over Reykjavik gave Iceland an ethereal glow, but at what cost?
Massive Iceberg That Threatened South Georgia Island Breaks Into Four Pieces
September 23, 2021, 12:48 pm EDT
Ocean currents have spun the massive A68a iceberg, which appeared to be headed for South Georgia Island, away from the shallow shelf. The iceberg has also split into four smaller icebergs that could still cause damage to the environmentally important area.
Climate Change Causing Water Levels to Drop in Caspian Sea
September 23, 2021, 12:48 pm EDT
Global warming is causing increased evaporation on the Caspian Sea, and that’s a problem. Here’s why.
