The Anthropocene: Scientists say this lake marks the start of a new geologic epoch
Scientists say the new chapter in history shows the power — and hubris — of humankind.
Watch: Freaky slime mold pulsates as spores spread in Alaska national park
Slime molds are a collection of single-celled organisms that move together in search of nutrients. They eat bacteria and appear on dead and decaying logs in Glacier Bay's Alaskan rainforest ecosystem during the summer.
Biden, King Charles III focus on climate change in Windsor Castle meeting
President Joe Biden and King Charles III participated in a climate-focused roundtable with officials from the financial and philanthropic sectors.
Study finds some pain medicines could soon be created from pine trees
Researchers in England have determined an alternative to making pain medications like ibuprofen from pine trees rather than crude oil.
Grand Canyon gets $27.5 million federal grant for greener shuttle buses
The replacement project includes 30 new buses — 20 that run on compressed natural gas and 10 electric buses.
Drinking water from nearly half of US faucets contains PFAS, study says
PFAS chemicals have been linked in animal studies to some cancers, including kidney and testicular, plus issues such as high blood pressure and low birth weight.
Earth sees hottest day on record for third straight day
The daily highs are an indication that climate change is reaching uncharted territory, scientists say.
The world just experienced the hottest day on record, scientists say
The planet’s temperature spiked on Tuesday to its hottest day in at least 44 years and likely much longer.
Ohio researchers develop new breed of honeybees to fight parasites
Central State University's breeding program aims to create worker bees with smaller mandibles known as 'Ohio Mite Biters.'
Rare lizard found only in major US oil patch proposed as endangered species
The dunes sagebrush lizard has quite the natural habitat. It's found only in parts of one of the world's most lucrative oil and natural gas basins.
This smoky summer could be America's 'new abnormal'
Wildfires are already consuming three times more of the United States and Canada each year than in the 1980s and studies predict fire and smoke to worsen.
California man sentenced for investment scheme, claimed he could convert cow manure into green energy
The California man bilked investors out of nearly $9 million.
At least 10 deaths caused by rip currents off Florida, Alabama beaches
A firefighter from Georgia and two fathers who drowned while trying to save their children are among at least 10 recent victims of dangerous rip currents along Gulf of Mexico beaches stretching across Florida’s Panhandle to Gulf Shores, Alabama.
How is air quality measured?
As smoky air from Canada’s wildfires shrouds broad swaths of the U.S., here are seven facts you should know about measuring air quality.
As home-building costs rise, Phoenix area company uses foam to build houses
Homes in the Phoenix area are often built with lumber, but amid rising costs and questions over lumber's environmental impact, one Arizona company is using a different material to build new structures.
Oak Flat Timeline: Native American vs. pro-mining interests
Resolution Copper, a subsidiary of international mining giants Rio Tinto and BHP, wants to develop the large deposit of copper ore deep under Oak Flat into a massive mine. The nonprofit Apache Stronghold considers the land sacred and says it should be preserved for religious ceremonies.
East Valley residents still dealing with aftermath of Mesa mulch fire
It has been weeks since crews responded to a mulch fire in the East Valley, and residents are still dealing with a rather stinky mess the fire left behind.
US government to award $1.7 billion to buy electric and low-emission buses
The grants will allow transit agencies and governments to buy 1,700 U.S.-built buses, and half of the vehicles will have zero carbon emissions.
Yellowstone River bridge collapses, freight train falls into waters below
Numerous tank cars were partially submerged in the river early Saturday, with an Associated Press reporter witnessing a yellow liquid pouring out of tank cars.
