Environment
Plastic Pollution Raises Beach Temperatures, Could Impact Sea Turtles, Study Finds
July 22, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
A new study finds plastic pollution can heat beaches several degrees. Here’s why that’s bad news.
NOAA’s Prediction for Harmful Algae on Lake Erie
July 17, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
How much toxic green goo will cover Lake Erie this summer? NOAA makes a prediction.
Lots of Oil Leaking from Golden Ray Wreckage Off Georgia Coast
July 17, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
A good amount of oil has escaped the barrier around the Golden Ray ship wreckage that’s been sitting off the Georgia coast since September, 2019.
Scientist Captures Rare Glacier Surge
July 17, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
Glacier Scientist Tim Bartholomaus captures the Alaskan Turner Glacier surging dramatically.
Early Start to West's Fire Season Due to Climate Change
July 14, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
Meteorologist Kait Parker explains how climate change can impact the beginning of fire season in the West.
Asia Is Home to 99 of World's 100 Most Environmentally Vulnerable Cities
July 14, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
Roughly 1.5 billion people live in places facing the world’s biggest environmental challenges, and climate change will only exacerbate those problems.
Refinery Spews Oil Over Neighborhood – Again
July 14, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
The Limetree Bay oil refinery in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, suspended operations after the latest incident. The EPA is investigating whether the controversial refinery is a hazard to people’s health.
Huge Crowds Bring Chaos to National Parks
July 11, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
From Acadia to Zion, America’s national parks are enjoying a resurgence of visitors. But the parks’ newfound popularity comes with a whole host of problems.
Biden Administration Green-Lights Massive Wind Turbine Project
July 10, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
The Biden administration approved a proposal to build 62 wind turbines off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts.
China’s Emissions Exceed Developed World Combined
July 9, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
A new report finds China is emitting more greenhouse gases than the entire developed world ... combined.
