COVID-19 shutdowns are clearing the air, but pollution will return as economies reopen
The air is getting cleaner amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but these blue skies may be temporary.
The air is getting cleaner amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but these blue skies may be temporary.
Bug experts dismiss worry about US 'murder hornets' as hype
While its nickname exaggerates the human health threat, experts said this hornet is especially big.
While its nickname exaggerates the human health threat, experts said this hornet is especially big.
3 national forests in Arizona prohibit recreational shooting
Recreational shooting is being temporarily prohibited in three national forests in Arizona.
Recreational shooting is being temporarily prohibited in three national forests in Arizona.
NASA images show Florida's pollution has decreased since coronavirus lockdowns began
Within one month, there has been lesson air pollution above the Sunshine State's metropolitan areas as the state went into lockdown, reports NASA.
Within one month, there has been lesson air pollution above the Sunshine State's metropolitan areas as the state went into lockdown, reports NASA.
Record-breaking Arctic ozone hole closed itself up, and it may have nothing to do with lockdowns
A rare and very large hole that opened up in the ozone layer over the Arctic in early April has now healed itself, scientists say.
A rare and very large hole that opened up in the ozone layer over the Arctic in early April has now healed itself, scientists say.
Before-and-after images show how air pollution levels have dropped around the world amid COVID-19 lockdowns
While the changes have come at a high cost, scientists have observed cleaner air in major cities around the world.
While the changes have come at a high cost, scientists have observed cleaner air in major cities around the world.
Positive Environmental Impacts from COVID-19
Cleaner air and less pollution have been reported across the world.
Cleaner air and less pollution have been reported across the world.
NOAA projects 2020 is on track to be Earth's warmest year on record
There’s a 75% chance that 2020 will become the hottest year on record and a 99.9% chance that it will end up in the top five, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported.
There’s a 75% chance that 2020 will become the hottest year on record and a 99.9% chance that it will end up in the top five, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported.
As people stay home, Earth turns wilder and cleaner
The world has experienced positive environmental effects as people have stayed home due to COVID-19.
The world has experienced positive environmental effects as people have stayed home due to COVID-19.
Open, expanded hunting sought on 4 Arizona wildlife refuges
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wants to expand hunting on three wildlife refuges in southern Arizona
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wants to expand hunting on three wildlife refuges in southern Arizona
Plan calls for diverting, storing water from Gila River
Water from two rivers in New Mexico and Arizona would be diverted and stored.
Water from two rivers in New Mexico and Arizona would be diverted and stored.
Coronavirus lockdown results in 30 percent air pollution drop in northeastern US, NASA says
NASA satellite data has shown a 30 percent reduction in atmospheric nitrogen dioxide pollution in the northeastern U.S. during the coronavirus lockdown.
NASA satellite data has shown a 30 percent reduction in atmospheric nitrogen dioxide pollution in the northeastern U.S. during the coronavirus lockdown.
Matthew McConaughey plays virtual bingo with Texas senior living facility residents in quarantine
Actor Matthew McConaughey joined a group of seniors from The Enclave at Round Rock Senior Living community in Round Rock, Texas, on Friday, April 3, in a game of “virtual bingo” over a group video call.
Actor Matthew McConaughey joined a group of seniors from The Enclave at Round Rock Senior Living community in Round Rock, Texas, on Friday, April 3, in a game of “virtual bingo” over a group video call.
Phoenix area water reservoirs near full after wet winter
Reservoirs have reached near capacity along the Verde and Salt rivers after a wet season caused rain and snow runoff across central Arizona mountains.
Reservoirs have reached near capacity along the Verde and Salt rivers after a wet season caused rain and snow runoff across central Arizona mountains.
Copper company fined $33K over Arizona smelter air pollution
A copper-producing company has been fined $33,000 for failing to comply with a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency settlement over dust pollution at an Arizona smelter.
A copper-producing company has been fined $33,000 for failing to comply with a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency settlement over dust pollution at an Arizona smelter.
Satellite images shows Italy's pollution decrease during coronavirus response
There has been a decrease in nitrogen dioxide over Italy, especially in the northern region, reports the European Space Agency. The country has since been placed on a dramatic lockdown restriction and has the highest number of coronavirus cases in Europe and outside of China.
There has been a decrease in nitrogen dioxide over Italy, especially in the northern region, reports the European Space Agency. The country has since been placed on a dramatic lockdown restriction and has the highest number of coronavirus cases in Europe and outside of China.
Dozens of Arizona's iconic cactuses are being illegally dug up and sold across the world
They are a sign of the desert southwest, but thieves are targeting cactus. FOX's Stephanie Bennett has the details on where they're ending up and the penalties people could face.
They are a sign of the desert southwest, but thieves are targeting cactus. FOX's Stephanie Bennett has the details on where they're ending up and the penalties people could face.
Leave No Trace: Volunteers clean up Base and Meridian Wildlife Area
Maddie Bogart didn't have to look far to find trash.
Maddie Bogart didn't have to look far to find trash.
JPMorgan halts financing for Arctic drilling amid clean-energy push
JPMorgan Chase will no longer provide loans for oil and gas drilling in the Arctic, FOX Business reported
JPMorgan Chase will no longer provide loans for oil and gas drilling in the Arctic, FOX Business reported
Tribes turn to other heat sources after closure of coal mine
Navajo and Hopi families in northeastern Arizona that have long relied on coal to heat their homes are looking to other sources after last year’s closure of a coal mine.
Navajo and Hopi families in northeastern Arizona that have long relied on coal to heat their homes are looking to other sources after last year’s closure of a coal mine.