Environment
Toxic Lead Found in California Wildfire Smoke, Study Finds
September 21, 2021, 12:01 pm EDT
A new study by the California Air Resources Board found smoke from the 2018 Camp Fire in Northern California contained extreme amounts of toxic lead.
Sewage Spill Forces Los Angeles-Area Beaches to Close
September 21, 2021, 12:01 pm EDT
Miles of Southern California beaches are forced to close after 17 million gallons of sewage spill into Santa Monica Bay.
Photos Show Apparent Oil Slick in Gulf Following Hurricane Ida
September 10, 2021, 1:10 pm EDT
Aerial photos from NOAA show what appears to be a miles-long oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico following Hurricane Ida.
Governor Calls On All Californians to Reduce Water Use By 15%
September 10, 2021, 11:59 am EDT
Governor Newsom signed an executive order Thursday asking for all Californians to reduce their water use by 15%.
Gulf of Mexico Catches on Fire
September 10, 2021, 11:59 am EDT
A terrifying ring of flames boiled to the surface after an underwater pipeline ruptured.
Lego Unveils New Brick Made Entirely from Recycled Plastic
September 3, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
Lego is one step closer to its goal of becoming sustainable by 2030.
Satellite Images Show Severity of California’s Water Crisis
September 1, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
Sobering new satellite images show how much water levels have fallen at California’s Lake Oroville, the state’s second-largest reservoir and a crucial water supply.
International Capital City Is Sinking
August 25, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
Much of Tehran and Iran are sinking and it’s threatening to swallow people’s homes and businesses. Here’s what’s at play.
What to Do If Drought Causes Earthy Taste in Your Water
August 24, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
Sacramento Utilities is receiving calls about water that smells and tastes earthy. There’s no cause for alarm, but here’s what you can do about it.
Rocky Mountain Wildfires Burning More Now Than Past 2,000 Years
August 19, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
Western wildfires aren’t just getting bad. Researchers say high elevation forests in the Rockies are burning more now than they have over the past 2,000 years. Here’s why.
