North Dakota coal miners unearth ancient mammoth fossil: 'Exciting find'
The well-preserved, rare fossil is believed to be at least 10,000 years old.
The well-preserved, rare fossil is believed to be at least 10,000 years old.
Microplastics found in 16 proteins sampled in study, including plant-based alternatives
A new study found microplastics in nearly 90% of proteins sampled, including plant-based meat alternatives.
A new study found microplastics in nearly 90% of proteins sampled, including plant-based meat alternatives.
A single bottle of water can contain about a quarter million invisible nanoplastic particles
New research shows that the average liter of bottled water has nearly a quarter million invisible pieces of ever so tiny nanoplastics.
New research shows that the average liter of bottled water has nearly a quarter million invisible pieces of ever so tiny nanoplastics.
Two offshore wind turbines will start sending electricity to US grid for the first time
For the first time in the United States, turbines are sending electricity to the grid from the sites of two large offshore wind farms.
For the first time in the United States, turbines are sending electricity to the grid from the sites of two large offshore wind farms.
The craziest weather records set or smashed in 2023
This past year proved that Mother Nature always seems to have some tricks up her sleeves.
This past year proved that Mother Nature always seems to have some tricks up her sleeves.
Recycling Christmas wrapping paper: Tips for your leftover holiday packaging
With piles of shiny Christmas paper, bows, boxes, and gift bags, some may be left wondering how to dispose of all the remnants.
With piles of shiny Christmas paper, bows, boxes, and gift bags, some may be left wondering how to dispose of all the remnants.
Some coral species ‘remember’ how to survive ocean heat waves, study suggests
Researchers believe heat waves due to climate change will become more frequent, and understanding how some corals are able to survive is essential for future conservation efforts.
Researchers believe heat waves due to climate change will become more frequent, and understanding how some corals are able to survive is essential for future conservation efforts.
NASA: Life may exist in oceans, geysers of 17 icy exoplanets
These findings expand the search for life in the universe, as it bucks the typical approach of finding liquid water, a necessary ingredient for life.
These findings expand the search for life in the universe, as it bucks the typical approach of finding liquid water, a necessary ingredient for life.
Study suggests people are leaving some U.S. neighborhoods because of flood risks
A recent study implies that flood risk and climate change are compelling people to move from their homes to places where the threat isn’t as high.
A recent study implies that flood risk and climate change are compelling people to move from their homes to places where the threat isn’t as high.
Arlington residents could be taxed hundreds based on how much grass is on their property
Residents in Arlington are responding to a potential proposal that would levy fees based on the amount of hard surfaces on their properties, encompassing driveways, walkways, rooftops, and more.
Residents in Arlington are responding to a potential proposal that would levy fees based on the amount of hard surfaces on their properties, encompassing driveways, walkways, rooftops, and more.
EPA begins formal review of chemicals burned in Ohio train derailment
The Biden administration is initiating a formal evaluation of risks posed by vinyl chloride, the cancer-causing chemical that burned following a train derailment earlier this year.
The Biden administration is initiating a formal evaluation of risks posed by vinyl chloride, the cancer-causing chemical that burned following a train derailment earlier this year.
China and India lead the world's increase in carbon dioxide emissions this year
A team of scientists reported that the world this year pumped 1.1% more heat-trapping carbon dioxide into the air than last year because of increased pollution from China and India.
A team of scientists reported that the world this year pumped 1.1% more heat-trapping carbon dioxide into the air than last year because of increased pollution from China and India.
Most US cities would need new lead water pipes within 10 years under newly-proposed EPA rules
In the U.S., there are more than 9 million lead pipes still in the ground, which are typically the biggest source of lead in drinking water. Lead is particularly dangerous to young children.
In the U.S., there are more than 9 million lead pipes still in the ground, which are typically the biggest source of lead in drinking water. Lead is particularly dangerous to young children.
Virgin Atlantic achieves 1st trans-Atlantic flight on sustainable 'jet-zero' fuel
The first commercial airliner to cross the Atlantic on a purely high-fat, low-emissions fuel flew Tuesday from London to New York in a step toward achieving what supporters called “jet zero."
The first commercial airliner to cross the Atlantic on a purely high-fat, low-emissions fuel flew Tuesday from London to New York in a step toward achieving what supporters called “jet zero."
Sea turtle nests set records on beaches in US, but global warming endangers their survival
This year alone, one stretch of Florida's Gulf Coast where 75 turtle nests had been counted, were wiped out by the surge from Hurricane Idalia in August.
This year alone, one stretch of Florida's Gulf Coast where 75 turtle nests had been counted, were wiped out by the surge from Hurricane Idalia in August.
USDA reveals new version of Plant Hardiness Zone map
The map is updated for the first time in over 10 years and helps growers and gardeners determine which plants can thrive in certain weather conditions at locations in the U.S.
The map is updated for the first time in over 10 years and helps growers and gardeners determine which plants can thrive in certain weather conditions at locations in the U.S.
Amazon deforestation reaches lowest level in 5 years
After four years of rising destruction in Brazil’s Amazon, deforestation dropped by 33.6% during the first six months of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s term, according to government satellite data.
After four years of rising destruction in Brazil’s Amazon, deforestation dropped by 33.6% during the first six months of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s term, according to government satellite data.
US National Climate Assessment finds worsening warming is hurting people in all regions
The National Climate Assessment, which comes out every four to five years, was released Tuesday with details that bring climate change's impacts down to a local level.
The National Climate Assessment, which comes out every four to five years, was released Tuesday with details that bring climate change's impacts down to a local level.
The last 12 months on Earth were the hottest ever recorded, analysis shows
A new report finds that burning gasoline, coal, and natural gas and other human activities are to blame for the unnatural warming.
A new report finds that burning gasoline, coal, and natural gas and other human activities are to blame for the unnatural warming.
2023 will almost certainly be the hottest year on record: What this means
This October was the hottest on record globally.
This October was the hottest on record globally.