Now is prime time for toxic algae blooms that can sicken people, kill pets
Over 2,300 lakes and rivers across the contiguous U.S. are hosts to blue-green algae blooms.
Over 2,300 lakes and rivers across the contiguous U.S. are hosts to blue-green algae blooms.
EPA to designate two 'forever chemicals' as hazardous substances
'Forever chemicals' have been phased out by U.S. manufacturers, but they remain in the environment because they don't degrade over time.
'Forever chemicals' have been phased out by U.S. manufacturers, but they remain in the environment because they don't degrade over time.
Bones found in Lake Mead identified as remains of missing Las Vegas man: coroner
The Clark County coroner’s office said that Thomas Erndt was reported missing Aug. 2, 2002.
The Clark County coroner’s office said that Thomas Erndt was reported missing Aug. 2, 2002.
Isle Royale wolf population has dramatic comeback after nearly dying off
Isle Royale National Park’s gray wolf population has reached 28, a dramatic comeback after the species nearly disappeared from the Lake Superior island chain, researchers said Wednesday.
Isle Royale National Park’s gray wolf population has reached 28, a dramatic comeback after the species nearly disappeared from the Lake Superior island chain, researchers said Wednesday.
Melting ice uncovers Viking Age artifacts as climate change creates ‘boon’ for archaeologists
"Most of the artifacts that melt out are extremely well-preserved. It's like they are frozen in time."
"Most of the artifacts that melt out are extremely well-preserved. It's like they are frozen in time."
California poised to phase out sale of new gas-powered cars
California is poised to set a 2035 deadline for all new cars, trucks and SUVs sold in the state to be powered by electricity or hydrogen, an ambitious step that will reshape the U.S. car market by speeding the transition to more climate-friendly vehicles.
California is poised to set a 2035 deadline for all new cars, trucks and SUVs sold in the state to be powered by electricity or hydrogen, an ambitious step that will reshape the U.S. car market by speeding the transition to more climate-friendly vehicles.
Dinosaur tracks unearthed in Texas state park as drought dries river
Newly uncovered dinosaur tracks at Texas's Dinosaur Valley State Park date back to 113 million years ago
Newly uncovered dinosaur tracks at Texas's Dinosaur Valley State Park date back to 113 million years ago
Boy, 8 years old, discovers giant shark tooth in South Carolina: 'Find of a lifetime'
An outdoorsy eight-year-old found a fossilized shark tooth from a long-extinct species while he was on a family vacation in South Carolina earlier this month of August 2022.
An outdoorsy eight-year-old found a fossilized shark tooth from a long-extinct species while he was on a family vacation in South Carolina earlier this month of August 2022.
Kardashians, Sylvester Stallone among celebrities accused of wasting water amid drought
The Las Virgenes Municipal Water District has sent warning notices to more than 2,000 of its customers - including a few celebrities - who have exceeded their monthly water budgets.
The Las Virgenes Municipal Water District has sent warning notices to more than 2,000 of its customers - including a few celebrities - who have exceeded their monthly water budgets.
Iconic 'Strong-Arm' Saguaro cactus topples in Marana
"Strong-Arm" had 34 arms and was believed to be between 150 and 200 years old.
"Strong-Arm" had 34 arms and was believed to be between 150 and 200 years old.
'We’re driving toward a cliff': Crisis looms without big cuts to Colorado River
Dire consequences could happen if states, cities and farms across the American West cannot agree on how to cut the amount of water they draw from the Colorado River.
Dire consequences could happen if states, cities and farms across the American West cannot agree on how to cut the amount of water they draw from the Colorado River.
Children living near fracking sites have higher rate of cancer, Yale study finds
Researchers looked at nearly 2,500 Pennsylvania children, 405 of whom were diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), which is the most common type of pediatric cancer.
Researchers looked at nearly 2,500 Pennsylvania children, 405 of whom were diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), which is the most common type of pediatric cancer.
Great white shark encounters are increasing due to climate change
Scientists say that rising water temperatures due to climate change are allowing juvenile sharks to expand their territory.
Scientists say that rising water temperatures due to climate change are allowing juvenile sharks to expand their territory.
Winners, losers in Colorado River water cuts for Western states
Lake Mead and Lake Powell — the two largest reservoirs on the Colorado River — are about a quarter full, threatening water supplies and the generation of hydroelectric power used by millions of people.
Lake Mead and Lake Powell — the two largest reservoirs on the Colorado River — are about a quarter full, threatening water supplies and the generation of hydroelectric power used by millions of people.
Fifth set of human skeletal remains found at Lake Mead as drought conditions continue
It marked the fifth time since May that remains had been uncovered as Western drought forces the shoreline to retreat at the shrinking Colorado River reservoir behind the Hoover Dam.
It marked the fifth time since May that remains had been uncovered as Western drought forces the shoreline to retreat at the shrinking Colorado River reservoir behind the Hoover Dam.
Millions more Americans will broil in extreme heat by 2053, study finds
Roughly 8 million Americans are expected to experience a heat index within the "Extreme Danger" category this year. Researchers said that by 2053, that number is expected to increase to 107 million.
Roughly 8 million Americans are expected to experience a heat index within the "Extreme Danger" category this year. Researchers said that by 2053, that number is expected to increase to 107 million.
Drought-stricken Arizona to get less Colorado River water
Lake Mead is currently less than a quarter full and the seven states overall that depend on its water missed a federal deadline to announce proposals on plans cut additional water next year.
Lake Mead is currently less than a quarter full and the seven states overall that depend on its water missed a federal deadline to announce proposals on plans cut additional water next year.
What's in the Inflation Reduction Act? Health care, climate change goals become law
President Joe Biden arrived at the White House promising to “build back” America, and now he has signed into law legislation with a slimmer version of that idea.
President Joe Biden arrived at the White House promising to “build back” America, and now he has signed into law legislation with a slimmer version of that idea.
Inflation Reduction Act: Biden signs massive climate and health care bill
President Joe Biden is preparing to sign Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill, which includes the most substantial federal investment in history to fight climate change.
President Joe Biden is preparing to sign Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill, which includes the most substantial federal investment in history to fight climate change.
Phoenix partners with foundation to provide free backyard gardens
The city of Phoenix is looking for residents interested in growing a backyard garden, and you wouldn’t have to spend a penny for installation. We have what to know.
The city of Phoenix is looking for residents interested in growing a backyard garden, and you wouldn’t have to spend a penny for installation. We have what to know.