Unusual Texas beach discoveries, including creepy dolls, set for auction

“We are hoping the doll head goes for lots of money,” director of the Mission-Aransas Reserve Jace Tunnell, told FOX Television Stations, adding that the auction is in good spirit to help injured animals.

Climate danger: UN forecasts 2 in 3 chance of briefly hitting key heat limit soon

The world has been inching closer to the 1.5-degree threshold due to human-caused climate change for years. Scientists expect a temporary burst of heat from an El Nino will supercharge this.

Potomac River receives 'B' health grade

The Potomac River received a "B" grade on Tuesday in a report card from the Potomac Conservancy. 

Biden plan would open leases to conservation land, not just oil and grazing

More than a century after the U.S. started selling oil leases on public lands, the Biden administration is seeking to let conservationists lease government property to restore it.

How coconuts are being used to save New Jersey beaches from erosion

Coconut fiber logs now line more than 2,000 feet of the Jersey Shore with the goal of keeping the sand in place in an economical and sustainable way.

Sinkholes forming at Oregon state park: 'Please use caution'

A second sinkhole has formed at Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area, prompting park officials to issue another advisory to visitors.

What to know about ticks and Lyme season following a mild winter

Researchers say it is hard to predict how the tick season will play out. This year’s mild winter and early snow melt, though, could mean more ticks earlier than usual.

Volunteers clean up the Anacostia Watershed on Earth Day

The Anacostia River, which flows from Maryland into D.C., has long been a poster child for polluted urban waterways. But years of investment in cleanup appear to be paying off.

Where does your state rank on the ‘2023 Greenest States’ list?

The list compared the 50 states across three dimensions: environmental quality, eco-friendly behaviors and climate change contributions.

Interesting facts about Earth Day: Who created the holiday?

The founder of Earth Day was Senator Gaylord Nelson, who was inspired to create the global observance after one of the worst ecological disasters in U.S. history.

Landmark law saved whales through marine industry changes, scientists say

The drive to protect vanishing whales has brought impacts to marine industries and those changes are accelerating as the Endangered Species Act approaches its 50th anniversary.

Scientists find ‘mountains,’ variable structures near Earth’s core

Samantha Hansen, a lead researcher, said the team was surprised by how “abundant” the structures were, finding evidence all over the southern hemisphere.

Here's what really happens to your used clothing donations

Overall, only about 15% of used clothes and other textile waste is recycled in the U.S., according to EPA data. Here’s how to make sure your old clothes have the best impact.