Environment
Majority Now Says Climate Affects Hurricanes
August 13, 2020, 1:22 pm EDT
A majority of Americans now believe climate change is causing hurricanes to be more intense -- a big change from 2005.
Air Pollution Can Cause Kidney Disease
August 13, 2020, 1:22 pm EDT
Scientists say air pollution can affect your kidneys, too.
Idaho Could Host Dark Sky Reserve
August 13, 2020, 1:22 pm EDT
Idaho could soon host the first International Dark Sky Reserve in the United States.
Earth Likely to Warm 2 Degrees by End Of This Century
August 13, 2020, 1:22 pm EDT
Two studies conclude the temperature on Earth could rise more than 2 degrees Celsius by 2100 with disastrous consequences for life on the planet.
Heat Deaths to Spike in These U.S. Cities
August 13, 2020, 1:22 pm EDT
A look at 10 cities where heat deaths are expected to spike if climate change continues at its current pace.
Climate Change is Threatening Great Lakes
August 13, 2020, 1:22 pm EDT
Climate change is taking a toll on the Great Lakes and could cause a host of problems, including toxic algae blooms.
Spain’s Tagus River Could Run Dry
August 13, 2020, 1:22 pm EDT
Spain’s longest river, the Tagus, could run dry, which would devastate the area.
Santorini Residents Outraged as Shipwreck Threatens to Pollute Paradise
August 13, 2020, 1:10 pm EDT
The shipwreck has been sitting just off the idyllic island’s shore for 13 years.
Microplastics Found in Florida Birds of Prey for First Time
August 13, 2020, 1:10 pm EDT
Researchers at University of Central Florida found microplastics in the digestive systems of birds of prey for the first time.
New Plant-Based Plastic Can Degrade In a Year
August 13, 2020, 1:10 pm EDT
An innovative plastic made from sustainable crops by a company in the Netherlands is able to degrade in a year. The company, Avantium, has partnered with major beverage companies such as Coca-Cola to scale the technology.
