Environment
Thousands of Jellyfish Wash Up in Georgia
June 12, 2021, 1:56 pm EDT
A woman was walking along the beach on Tybee Island when she stumbled upon thousands of cannonball jellyfish along the shoreline.
5 Endangered Species Act Success Stories
June 11, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
On this Earth Day, we celebrate five animals that have seen recent successes thanks to the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
The New Green Technology That Could Save Our Planet’s Future
June 9, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
Technology seems like our best bet for mitigating the global effects of climate change. Here are a number of new green technologies that could become a part of our everyday lives.
Nuclear Fallout Found in U.S. Honey
June 8, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
A new study finds nuclear fallout in U.S. honey. Here’s what you need to know.
5 Big Things We’ve Seen Since the Last Earth Day
June 5, 2021, 12:01 pm EDT
Earth Day is April 22. Here’s a look at how the Earth has changed since last year’s Earth Day.
40% of Americans Breathe Unhealthy Air, Says New Report
June 4, 2021, 12:01 pm EDT
A new report by the American Lung Association found four out of 10 Americans live in counties with unhealthy levels of air pollution.
Gas Spill in North Carolina Larger, Deeper Than Previously Thought
June 4, 2021, 12:01 pm EDT
A gas spill near Charlotte, North Carolina, last summer is reportedly bigger and deeper than previously thought.
'Forever Chemicals' Found Atop Mount Everest
June 2, 2021, 11:59 am EDT
High levels of PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” have been found at the summit of Mount Everest. Here’s what scientists believe is to blame.
Only Three Percent of Earth’s Ecosystems Remain Ecologically Intact
June 2, 2021, 11:59 am EDT
We’ve only been here a relatively short time, but a recent study shows how humans are having an impact on other animals.
Fiery Train Derailment Forces Evacuations in Iowa
May 28, 2021, 12:01 pm EDT
A train carrying hazardous materials derails in Iowa, forcing nearby residents to evacuate.
