Heat wave 2021: Dangerous temperatures, drought impact western US
A dangerous heat wave continues to impact the western United States, placing much of the region in jeopardy of breaking more records.
Summer solstice 2021: Why it’s the start of season, longest day of year
The first day of summer is on Sunday, June 20. But what is the summer solstice, why is it the longest day of the year and how is it celebrated? Here are some facts about the significant day.
Rope tornado stretches across sky in Canada
Footage filmed by Neil and Danae Serfas on June 15 showed the tornado whipping up a massive cloud of dust and dirt on farmland in D’Arcy, Saskatchewan.
Antarctic glacier ice shelf shrank by one-fifth since 2017
Satellite video shows the ice shelf holding the Pine Island Glacier in Antarctica back from the sea is breaking up much faster than before.
UN: World must tackle climate change, extinction crisis together
A new United Nations report says the world needs to tackle the climate change and extinction crises together, not separately.
Partial solar eclipse: 'PacMan' sun greets early risers in Maryland
A Maryland resident shared video of the sunrise on June 10, which shows a partial solar eclipse resembling the iconic computer game character Pac-Man.
Local lockdowns brought fast global ozone reductions: NASA
As a result of the lower NOx emissions, by June 2020, global ozone levels had dropped to a level that policymakers thought would take at least 15 years to reach by conventional means, such as regulations.
Cruises from Venice restart, bringing environmental protests
The voyage heralded the return of cruise ships to Venice but reignited an anti-cruise movement that opposes the passage of the enormous ships through the fragile lagoon.
Long Island oyster farming program expanding
The Town of Islip leases areas of the Great South Bay to oyster and clam farmers. The program is expanding.
Biden admin to suspend oil, gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The Biden administration is suspending oil and gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as it reviews the environmental impacts of drilling in the remote region.
June 1 marks official start to 2021 Atlantic hurricane season
The 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially begins June 1 and one of the names for this year has already been used.
Climate change responsible for more than a third of global heat deaths, study says
A new study has calculated that more than one-third of global heat deaths can directly be attributed to human-caused climate change.
Study suggests Greenland ice sheet is ‘close to a tipping point’ due to global warming
A significant part of the western Greenland ice sheet may reach a tipping point, which would make its current configuration become unstable, a new study suggests.
Giant tortoise thought to be extinct more than 100 years ago found in Galapagos
The giant tortoise found corresponds to a species considered extinct more than 100 years ago.
Study warns infertility due to climate change poses 'major threat' to many species
A new study warns that warmer temperatures could cause male infertility across many different species due to climate change, posing a previously unforeseen “major threat” to our biodiversity.
Super 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse enthralls viewers
A super "Blood Moon" captured the attention of viewers across the world on Wednesday. The event is a combination of May's full Flower Moon – which is classified as a supermoon – and a total lunar eclipse.
Blood Moon lunar eclipse 2021: Where and when to watch
Notably, this Blood Moon will be a combination of May's full Flower Moon – which is classified as a supermoon – and a total lunar eclipse.
Iceberg bigger than Manhattan breaks off from Antarctica, dubbed world’s largest
The iceberg, named A-76, is bigger than the entire island of Manhattan.
Wildfire in southern NJ burns through hundreds of acres of forest
Firefighters were making progress against a forest fire that had burned hundreds of acres in the New Jersey Pinelands.
Air-France-KLM launches first long-haul flight with eco-fuel
Air France-KLM is sending into the air what it calls its first long-haul flight with sustainable aviation fuel Tuesday. The plane is said to be using petroleum mixed with a synthetic jet fuel derived from waste cooking oils.