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.
DC, Maryland, Virginia among multi-state pact could curb transportation carbon emissions
Carbon emissions from cars, trucks and other means of transportation would drop while gas prices would jump under a multi-state draft climate proposal released Tuesday.
Carbon emissions from cars, trucks and other means of transportation would drop while gas prices would jump under a multi-state draft climate proposal released Tuesday.
California coastal waters are acidifying twice as fast as global average
The rate of ocean acidification has increased as humans continue to release rampant levels of carbon dioxide through the burning of fossil fuels like oil, coal, and natural gas.
The rate of ocean acidification has increased as humans continue to release rampant levels of carbon dioxide through the burning of fossil fuels like oil, coal, and natural gas.
‘Fingerprints’ of climate change marking increasingly extreme weather events, research suggests
Drought, intense heat waves, exceptional precipitation and record-low sea ice were extreme weather events made more likely by human-caused climate change, according to new research published Monday.
Drought, intense heat waves, exceptional precipitation and record-low sea ice were extreme weather events made more likely by human-caused climate change, according to new research published Monday.
Christmas sweaters are making plastic pollution worse, environmental charity warns
Many Christmas sweaters contain harmful materials that are adding to world's pollution problem, according to a U.K. environmental charity.
Many Christmas sweaters contain harmful materials that are adding to world's pollution problem, according to a U.K. environmental charity.
Climate change protesters march through DC streets, cause traffic gridlock
Climate change activists marched through the streets of downtown DC on Friday and the demonstration caused traffic jams in the District.
Climate change activists marched through the streets of downtown DC on Friday and the demonstration caused traffic jams in the District.
Climate change protesters march through DC streets
Climate change protesters marched through the streets of DC on Friday.
Climate change protesters marched through the streets of DC on Friday.
Climate change may put pregnant women at risk of early delivery, study says
A study found that hotter temperatures could put pregnant women at risk of giving birth earlier than expected, sometimes as early as two weeks.
A study found that hotter temperatures could put pregnant women at risk of giving birth earlier than expected, sometimes as early as two weeks.
Sperm whale found dead with 220 pound ‘ball’ of trash in stomach
The whale was found with roughly 220 pounds of garbage and debris, including sections of net, plastic cups and bags.
The whale was found with roughly 220 pounds of garbage and debris, including sections of net, plastic cups and bags.
Climate change will profoundly affect every child born today 'at every stage of life,' report finds
A child born today will experience a world more than four degrees warmer than the pre-industrial average, and it will affect every stage of their life in profound and troubling ways.
A child born today will experience a world more than four degrees warmer than the pre-industrial average, and it will affect every stage of their life in profound and troubling ways.
Spider and insect populations are declining at ‘frightening’ rates, scientists say
Insect and spider populations are falling dramatically across the globe, spurring concern throughout the scientific community, and a new study suggests that the decline may be happening more quickly and extensively than previously suspected.
Insect and spider populations are falling dramatically across the globe, spurring concern throughout the scientific community, and a new study suggests that the decline may be happening more quickly and extensively than previously suspected.
NASA scientists say humans are drying out the Amazon — making it more vulnerable to fires and drought
NASA scientists said elevated greenhouse gas levels are responsible for the increased dryness, as well as the burning of forests to clear land for agriculture and grazing.
NASA scientists said elevated greenhouse gas levels are responsible for the increased dryness, as well as the burning of forests to clear land for agriculture and grazing.
Trump administration begins process of withdrawing US from Paris climate agreement
The United States has told the United Nations it has begun the process of pulling out of the landmark 2015 Paris climate agreement.
The United States has told the United Nations it has begun the process of pulling out of the landmark 2015 Paris climate agreement.
Teen activist Greta Thunberg declines award, says climate movement doesn’t need ‘more prizes’
"What we need is for our rulers and politicians to listen to the research," the 16-year-old climate activist was quoted as saying.
"What we need is for our rulers and politicians to listen to the research," the 16-year-old climate activist was quoted as saying.
The majority of baby sea turtles are now born female — climate change is to blame
Warming temperatures resulting from climate change are having a dramatic and potentially devastating effect on sea turtle populations — as temperatures rise, so does the temperature of the sandy beaches where turtles lay their eggs, and this means that an overwhelming majority of turtles are now born female.
Warming temperatures resulting from climate change are having a dramatic and potentially devastating effect on sea turtle populations — as temperatures rise, so does the temperature of the sandy beaches where turtles lay their eggs, and this means that an overwhelming majority of turtles are now born female.
‘How dare you’: Greta Thunberg lambastes UN world leaders, demands bold action on climate change
Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist, delivered a powerful speech to the United Nations General Assembly Monday, warning world leaders to take climate change seriously or the population will suffer.
Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist, delivered a powerful speech to the United Nations General Assembly Monday, warning world leaders to take climate change seriously or the population will suffer.