Environment
Largest 'Sea Snot' Outbreak in History
August 7, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
What scientists are calling the largest “sea snot” outbreak in history was likely fueled by climate change and pollution in the Sea of Marmara off the coast of Istanbul, Turkey.
Carbon Dioxide in Atmosphere Reaches Record Levels
August 7, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
The level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere reaches record levels -- despite the pandemic.
Juniper Trees Across Southwest Are Dying in the Drought
August 6, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
Arizona is seeing thousands of Juniper trees die off during the drought, but that’s just one part of the equation that’s killing them.
Why Ship's Sinking Could Be Catastrophic
August 6, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
After burning for nearly two weeks, a cargo ship off the country’s coast is sinking, raising fears of a devastating oil spill.
Satellite Images Show Severity of California Drought
August 5, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
NASA satellite images show just how much water California reservoirs have lost during the drought.
Eight Billion-Dollar Disasters Have Struck U.S. So Far This Year
August 5, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
NOAA released its latest list of billion dollar disasters on Friday.
Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone Likely to Be Average-Sized This Year
August 5, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
NOAA predicts the oxygen-depleted zone off the Texas and Louisiana coasts will cover 4,880 square miles this year.
Cities Sizzle in Summer, but Temperature Difference Has Little to Do With Size
August 3, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
A new study ranked America’s most intense urban heat islands, and the top 20 prove bigger doesn’t always mean hotter.
93% of Western U.S. Now in Drought; CA Driest in 126 Years
July 31, 2021, 4:33 pm EDT
Drought now covers 93 percent of the western U.S. That’s something that hasn’t happened since record-keeping began 126 years ago.
Blue-Green Algae Bloom is Fouling Waters off Florida’s Gulf Coast
July 31, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
This particular type of algae requires iron, and it gets it from an unexpected source halfway around the world.
