211 million gallons of sewage spilled into Florida city waterways
Over 211 million gallons of sewage has spilled into one South Florida city's waterways, fouling canals and even flooding streets.
Over 211 million gallons of sewage has spilled into one South Florida city's waterways, fouling canals and even flooding streets.
Earth just had its hottest January in recorded history, NOAA says
NOAA scientists have also projected that 2020 is likely to rank among the five warmest years on record.
NOAA scientists have also projected that 2020 is likely to rank among the five warmest years on record.
Antarctica appears to have broken a heat record
The temperature in northern Antarctica hit nearly 65 degrees (18.3 degrees Celsius), a likely heat record on the continent best known for snow, ice and penguins.
The temperature in northern Antarctica hit nearly 65 degrees (18.3 degrees Celsius), a likely heat record on the continent best known for snow, ice and penguins.
Antarctica may have experienced its hottest temperature on record
A World Meteorological Organization spokeswoman said the Esperanza base recorded 64.9 Fahrenheit on Thursday — topping the former record of 63.5 degrees tallied in March 2015.
A World Meteorological Organization spokeswoman said the Esperanza base recorded 64.9 Fahrenheit on Thursday — topping the former record of 63.5 degrees tallied in March 2015.
What is a ‘snow moon’? February’s first full moon will light up night sky over the weekend
Moongazers will get a chance to see February’s first full moon known as the "snow moon." It'll reach "peak fullness" on Sunday.
Moongazers will get a chance to see February’s first full moon known as the "snow moon." It'll reach "peak fullness" on Sunday.
Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg nominated for 2020 Nobel Peace Prize
The 17-year-old has encouraged students to skip school to join protests demanding faster action on climate change.
The 17-year-old has encouraged students to skip school to join protests demanding faster action on climate change.
6.5 earthquake shakes Cayman Islands following powerful 7.7 temblor between Cuba, Jamaica
This second earthquake happened about 32.9 miles southeast of East End, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was about 6 miles deep.
This second earthquake happened about 32.9 miles southeast of East End, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was about 6 miles deep.
Powerful 7.7 earthquake hits between Cuba and Jamaica
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck in the Caribbean Sea between Jamaica and eastern Cuba on Tuesday. Witnesses reported strong shaking but there was no immediate word of casualties or heavy damage.
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck in the Caribbean Sea between Jamaica and eastern Cuba on Tuesday. Witnesses reported strong shaking but there was no immediate word of casualties or heavy damage.
California could limit 'flushable' wipes tied to sewer clogs
Some environmentalists worry the wipes end up in waterways, and the bill is among a number of efforts in California to keep harmful products out of the waste stream.
Some environmentalists worry the wipes end up in waterways, and the bill is among a number of efforts in California to keep harmful products out of the waste stream.
Watchdog finds widespread evidence of 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
A watchdog group is raising the alarm after finding widespread evidence of dangerous substances lurking in our drinking water. The Environmental Working Group took 44 samples from 31 states and Washington D.C., finding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in all but one of them.
A watchdog group is raising the alarm after finding widespread evidence of dangerous substances lurking in our drinking water. The Environmental Working Group took 44 samples from 31 states and Washington D.C., finding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in all but one of them.
Greta Thunberg scolds leaders at Davos forum: 'Pretty much nothing has been done' on climate change
The young climate activist said not enough has been done while participating in a panel in the Swiss ski resort of Davos at the World Economic Forum.
The young climate activist said not enough has been done while participating in a panel in the Swiss ski resort of Davos at the World Economic Forum.
Parts of Australia see 'best rainfall in years,' bringing some fire relief and risks
Some regions have received more than a month's rainfall in just 24 hours, according to local reports.
Some regions have received more than a month's rainfall in just 24 hours, according to local reports.
Delta donates $250K to American Red Cross for Australia bushfire relief funds
Delta Airlines will contribute $250,000 to the American Red Cross, which will send the money to Australian disaster relief funds.
Delta Airlines will contribute $250,000 to the American Red Cross, which will send the money to Australian disaster relief funds.
JetBlue announces plans to go carbon-neutral, power some flights with 'sustainable aviation fuel'
JetBlue vowed to start taking steps by July 2020, by bolstering the airline’s existing initiatives and offsetting an additional 15 to 17 billion pounds of emissions each year.
JetBlue vowed to start taking steps by July 2020, by bolstering the airline’s existing initiatives and offsetting an additional 15 to 17 billion pounds of emissions each year.
Metallica donates more than $500K to Australia bushfire relief efforts
Metallica donated more than $500,000 to relief efforts as the Australian bushfires continue to ravage the country.
Metallica donated more than $500,000 to relief efforts as the Australian bushfires continue to ravage the country.
Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe among dozens of celebs donating to help fight Australia wildfires
Nicole Kidman, her husband Keith Urban and Russell Crowe were among dozens of celebrities who have donated to relief funds connected to the devastating Australia wildfires.
Nicole Kidman, her husband Keith Urban and Russell Crowe were among dozens of celebrities who have donated to relief funds connected to the devastating Australia wildfires.
Maps show Australia's massive wildfires compared to size of United States
Two maps showing Australia's deadly wildfires demonstrate just how widespread the inferno is compared to the size of the United States.
Two maps showing Australia's deadly wildfires demonstrate just how widespread the inferno is compared to the size of the United States.
Researchers find high levels of PFAS chemicals in rainwater in parts of US
Researchers at the National Atmospheric Deposition Program, say they have have found high levels of toxic chemicals known as PFAS in rainwater, in some parts of the U.S.
Researchers at the National Atmospheric Deposition Program, say they have have found high levels of toxic chemicals known as PFAS in rainwater, in some parts of the U.S.
Chemical spill scare forces dozens to evacuate in Martinsburg, W.Va.
Dozens of people evacuated for a gas exposure early Monday morning in Martinsburg were told by the evening that they cannot return until the next day.
Dozens of people evacuated for a gas exposure early Monday morning in Martinsburg were told by the evening that they cannot return until the next day.
Air pollution is causing spikes in various illnesses such as depression, UTIs, sepsis and lung disease
A recent study by University College London (UCL) says that those exposed to higher levels of air pollution have a higher chance of experiencing depression leading to death by suicide.
A recent study by University College London (UCL) says that those exposed to higher levels of air pollution have a higher chance of experiencing depression leading to death by suicide.