World's largest plant to extract CO2 and turn it to stone opens in Iceland
The world's largest carbon capture facility, Mammoth, has begun operations in Iceland, using direct air capture technology to extract CO2 from the atmosphere and convert it into stone.
Rally demands Adams restore budget cuts to NYC Parks
A rally was held in Union Square on Tuesday to demand that the Adams administration reverse budget cuts that are expected to hit the city's Parks Department hard.
NYC congestion pricing: Could legal challenges push back start date?
With congestion pricing gantries set to be activated on June 30 in NYC, one major roadblock remains: seven lawsuits filed in federal court to block it from happening.
New report ranks the most polluted places in the U.S.
The American Lung Association says 131.2 million people – that’s 39% of Americans – live in communities with failing grades for levels of pollution. Here's a map of the best and worst.
Starbucks says new cold drink cups are made with less plastic
Starbucks said the move underscores its commitment to halving its waste, water and carbon footprints by 2030.
NYC Open Streets map: These areas are ‘car-free’ this weekend
"Open Streets: Car-Free Earth Day" is this weekend in NYC. Here's a list of streets where events will be held.
Here are the 20 worst US cities for seasonal allergies – and some of the best
Suffer from seasonal allergies? The most challenging U.S. cities for living with allergies in 2024 were revealed the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's annual report.
Which states are the greenest? Report ranks most eco-friendly places in US
A report by Wallet Hub used several factors such as air quality, environmentally friendly behaviors, energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions to rank all 50 states.
Liquid nitrogen fertilizer spill kills nearly 750,000 fish in Iowa river, officials say
About 265,000 gallons of liquid nitrogen fertilizer was released into the river.
USDA again asks for help squashing these invasive bugs
According to the USDA the spotted lanternfly and gypsy moth are highly detrimental invasive insects, causing significant economic and environmental harm.
Earth Hour 2024: Why major world landmarks are going dark
Earth Hour, when major landmarks go dark for the planet, is known as "the biggest hour for Earth." Here's what else to know about the annual, globally recognized event.
How scientists believe the loss of Arctic sea ice will impact US weather patterns
The Arctic’s summer sea ice extent has shrunk by more than 12% each decade due to the globe’s rising temperatures.
Here are the most polluted cities in the US, globally
A new report sheds light on the issue of pollution by highlighting some locales in the U.S. and the world with inadequate air quality.
Global warming on the rise, prompting UN weather agency to issue 'red alert'
The U.N. weather agency has issued a "red alert" due to alarming increases in greenhouse gases, temperatures, and melting of glaciers and sea ice.
Abandoned LIRR line in Queens gets $120M closer to becoming acres of green space
The QueensWay will transform the abandoned corridor of the former LIRR Rockaway Beach Branch into 47 acres of park space.
Earth sets heat records for 9 straight months as February 2024 goes down as planet’s hottest
February 2024 was the hottest February on record for the world, which makes it the ninth month in a row to be the hottest on record, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service announced Tuesday.
The Arctic Ocean could be ‘ice-free’ by 2030s, study warns
The study defines “ice-free" as when the Arctic Ocean has less than 400,000 square miles of ice.
French fries are one of the best meals for protecting biodiversity, study finds
A recent international study ranked the world’s most beloved meal and determined how the creation of those meals hurts or helps the planet.
‘Thousands of whales disappeared,’ likely starved to death amid strong heatwave: study
Researchers found a decline of nearly 7,000 whales between 2012 and 2021, which coincided with a massive marine heatwave sometimes referred to as “the blob."
Could Mexico City run out of water soon? Region faces historic shortage
Mexico City is facing “unprecedented" low levels in its main water system that supplies millions of people. Some in the region have already reported their taps running dry.