Environment
How to Recycle Plastic the Correct Way
April 10, 2021, 2:20 pm EDT
The Weather Channel's Carl Parker not all plastic is the same when it comes to recycling.
Methane Emitted by Humans May Be Vastly Underestimated
April 10, 2021, 2:20 pm EDT
Humans may have emitted much more methane through exploitation of fossil fuel than previously thought, according to a new study published in the journal Nature.
Coral Reefs May Disappear from Earth Entirely by 2100
April 10, 2021, 2:20 pm EDT
All of the world’s coral reef habitats will be wiped out as our oceans become increasingly warm and acidic due to climate change and pollution, according to new research released at the annual Ocean Sciences Meeting.
Shrinking Sea Ice Is Shrinking Polar Bears, Too
April 10, 2021, 2:20 pm EDT
Polar bears are getting thinner and having fewer cubs as sea ice melts, and it could spell trouble for the already vulnerable species.
Thinning Clouds Could Amplify Global Warming
April 10, 2021, 2:20 pm EDT
A new study finds global warming could cause thinning clouds, which could amplify the warming. Here’s how.
Climate Change Could Wipe Out One-Third of Species by 2070
April 10, 2021, 2:20 pm EDT
Researchers at the University of Arizona found that one-third of Earth’s plant and animal species could be locally extinct from climate change in the next 50 years at sites they used to inhabit.
Airbus Reveals Futuristic, Fuel-Efficient Aircraft Design
April 10, 2021, 2:20 pm EDT
French planemaker Airbus unveiled its new, fuel-efficient commercial aircraft design “MAVERIC” at Singapore Airshow 2020. The “blended wing” design promises to cut fuel consumption by up to 20 percent.
Climate Change Could Mean Less Crowded Flights in the Future
April 10, 2021, 2:20 pm EDT
Climate change is changing airline travel in ways we never imagined. And it could mean the need to reduce the number of passengers on flights. Here’s why.
Half of All Deadly Pollution Comes From Out of State, Study Finds
April 10, 2021, 2:20 pm EDT
Meteorologist Danielle Banks says a new study shows that although your state may be doing a good job at reducing pollution, your air might still be bad because of nearby states.
Urban Heat Islands Trick Trees into Turning Green Earlier
April 10, 2021, 2:20 pm EDT
Trees and vegetation are turning green earlier in warmer urban areas than those in surrounding rural areas, according to a study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
