National Park Service blames bag of Cheetos for disrupting entire Carlsbad Caverns ecosystem
The Cheetos' processed corn was softened by the humidity of the cave and "formed the perfect environment" to welcome and host fungi and microbial life, the park said.
What happens if New Yorkers don't break down their cardboard boxes?
Have you ever stopped to think about how many cardboard boxes come into and out of your home every week? Well, the NYC Department of Sanitation knows the answer – it's a lot.
This block in Brooklyn earned the title of 'greenest'
The Brooklyn Botanical Garden puts on a contest, and it is celebrated by the entire borough. Here's who won.
West Nile virus in NYC: Locations of infected mosquitoes
In the last two weeks, the virus, which has no cure, has been spotted in nearly 70 zip codes across the city.
Monday was the hottest ever recorded day on Earth, data shows
Monday’s scorching temperatures were yet another heat record broken in the past couple of years.
Watch: Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin explosion sends debris skyward
A "localized hydrothermal explosion" sent debris and steam skyward, prompting visitors to run away to safety.
Here's why NY is one of the most dangerous states to go swimming: Study
Here's why New York nearly ranks first among the most dangerous states to go swimming.
Spotted lanternflies return: What you need to know about this summer's invasion
They're baaaaaaack! Spotted Lanternflies have once again returned to the region for the summer, and experts say that unfortunately, this is the new normal.
What to know about New York's largest offshore wind farm on Long Island
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the construction of Sunrise Wind, a 924-megawatt project developed by Ørsted. Officials expect the project to transform the economy on Long Island and beyond.
On NYC beaches, angry birds fight drones patrolling for sharks and struggling swimmers
A new initiative to monitor swimmers and sharks on New York City beaches with surveillance drones is bringing a backlash from shorebirds.
PSE&G responds to possible gas leak in Union City, NJ
Gas vapor can be seen shooting into the air from the street near Summit Avenue.
From orbit, NASA maps streets where extreme heat will burn you in seconds
NASA is using data from the space station to map out the hottest streets in one major city, where touching pavement could lead to burns in minutes or even seconds.
Harmful algae blooms in Great Lakes could increase this summer, NOAA warns
NOAA is closely monitoring the Great Lakes this summer for potential increases in harmful algae that could have economic impacts and affect ecosystems.
Why is Jersey Shore water so crystal clear lately?
The water at the Jersey Shore is looking rather different these days - it's clear, and even a little more blue!
Spotted lanternfly eggs hatching across NYC now: What to expect in summer 2024
The spotted lanternfly is expected to return this summer to NYC. Here's everything you need to know about the invasive insect in NY, NJ and CT.
NYC air quality threat: Could Canadian wildfire smoke return in summer 2024?
Could smoke from Canadian wildfires once again impact NYC this year? FOX 5 NY's Liv Johnson has a look at summer 2024.
Amazon shifting to recycled paper filling for packages in North America
Amazon is ditching plastic air pillows for recycled paper packaging in North America, aiming to completely make the switch by the end of the year to boost eco-friendliness and reduce waste.
Worry over being 'disgusting' drives us to do too much laundry no matter the environmental cost, study finds
"There is a conflict between the desire to reduce one's washing to save the environment and the fear of being perceived as a disgusting person with unclean clothes," the author said.
Flying Joro spiders headed to NYC area: Where are they? Live map
The Joro spider, now less than 185 miles away from New Jersey could soon be spotted in parts of the Tri-State Area. See where the eight-legged insect is on the map now.
Chile's Humboldt penguin could be facing extinction, experts warn
The Humboldt penguin population along the central coast of Chile has drastically declined, with scientists finding only one breeding pair this year compared to 842 last year, putting the species at risk of extinction according to experts.