Environment
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.
Is Sea Level Rise Worst-Case Scenario Really Wishful Thinking?
September 23, 2021, 12:48 pm EDT
A group of well-respected climate scientists is challenging the traditional thinking on how much sea levels will rise by the end of the century.
Climate Change Killing Dolphins, Scientists Say
September 23, 2021, 12:48 pm EDT
Severe storms may be causing a deadly skin disease in dolphins. Here’s why.
Biscayne Bay Fish Kill Linked to Warm Waters and Pollution
September 23, 2021, 12:01 pm EDT
There have been several reports of dead fish washing up on the shores of Biscayne Bay in South Florida over the holiday weekend, likely due to dead zones caused by warm, stagnant waters.
Satellite Captures Iceberg's Near-Miss
September 21, 2021, 12:01 pm EDT
A giant iceberg nearly 500 square miles in size nearly collides with its parent ice shelf in Antarctica, and it was all caught on satellite. Take a look.
