Photographer in Canada captures ‘beautiful northern lights show’ after wildfire smoke clears
The video showcases the vivid green northern lights flowing across the clear Manitoba sky.
Air quality alerts issued as Canadian wildfire smoke smothers parts of northern US
About 150 wildfires are burning across western Canada, pouring wildfire smoke that is being carried south into parts of the northern U.S. by the upper-level winds.
Mexico City airports shut down due to spewing ash from Popocatepetl volcano
Mexico City’s two main airports were temporarily shut down Saturday due to ash spewing from the nearby Popocatepetl volcano.
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.
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.
Lake Pleasant marina plagued with debris from snowmelt
That layer of debris on Lake Pleasant is a mix of wood, branches and fine silt, and it completely covers many of the boat slips down at Pleasant Harbor Marina.
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.
3D-printed fish: Food tech companies create 1st ready-to-cook seafood product
Can you guess which "type" of fish this is?
How bird poop is affecting your solar panels
Many Arizona residents have heard the sales pitch for solar panels: no maintenance required and lower energy bills. However, one Valley company says that's not entirely true - and it's all because of bird poop.
As Arizona looks to desalination as a drought solution, questions mount over its feasibility for the state
As Arizona officials look at desalination, or the process of creating freshwater by removing salt from saltwater, as a way to solve the state's water crisis, there are also mounting questions over whether such ways to create water can even work for the Grand Canyon State, which has no access to the ocean.
Is reusing wastewater a solution for Arizona's water woes?
As the megadrought continues, there are a number of solutions being offered to help cities, as well as households, save water. One solution involves reclaiming water from sewage, as well as water used in washing dishes, doing laundry, and bathing.
Good news for Lake Powell as snowpack continues to melt
Water levels on Lake Powell are rising thanks to the heavy snowpack in the Colorado Rockies, and currently, water levels are at 3,525 feet – up three feet compared to last year.
Hawaii lawmakers fail to pass bill that would have charged annual fee to tourists
Hawaii lawmakers failed to pass a bill that would have made tourists help pay for the protection of Hawaii’s forests and wildlife even though the idea has widespread public and political support.
25-mile string of trash on North Carolina beaches may be from Navy ship
The trash has been found over the last week from Nags Head to Salvo, which are seashore villages in North Carolina’s Outer Banks.
As water crisis persists, San Diego looks at treated wastewater as a drinking water source
While San Diego is relying on desalination to turn saltwater into freshwater for a portion of its water needs, the city is also looking at treated wastewater as another water source. Officials say education is key on this issue, as some do not find treated wastewater to be a palatable idea.