NYC to experiment with secure package lockers on public sidewalks
New York City is hoping it may have found a solution for those of us who do not live in a doorman building.
New York City is hoping it may have found a solution for those of us who do not live in a doorman building.
July 4 fireworks cause poor NYC air quality
Students from NYU took air samples from before and after the fireworks on the East River, and found high levels of air pollution after the show.
Students from NYU took air samples from before and after the fireworks on the East River, and found high levels of air pollution after the show.
Orsted’s New Jersey offshore wind farm to start construction
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, called the federal approval “a pivotal inflection point not just for Orsted, but for New Jersey’s nation-leading offshore wind industry as a whole."
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, called the federal approval “a pivotal inflection point not just for Orsted, but for New Jersey’s nation-leading offshore wind industry as a whole."
Drinking water from nearly half of US faucets contains PFAS, study says
PFAS chemicals have been linked in animal studies to some cancers, including kidney and testicular, plus issues such as high blood pressure and low birth weight.
PFAS chemicals have been linked in animal studies to some cancers, including kidney and testicular, plus issues such as high blood pressure and low birth weight.
Earth sees hottest day on record for third straight day
The daily highs are an indication that climate change is reaching uncharted territory, scientists say.
The daily highs are an indication that climate change is reaching uncharted territory, scientists say.
The world just experienced the hottest day on record, scientists say
The planet’s temperature spiked on Tuesday to its hottest day in at least 44 years and likely much longer.
The planet’s temperature spiked on Tuesday to its hottest day in at least 44 years and likely much longer.
Concerns mounting for Babylon residents over murky canal: 'Is it safe?'
Residents in the Suffolk County neighborhood said the water has turned black, and dead aquatic animals are just part of the problem.
Residents in the Suffolk County neighborhood said the water has turned black, and dead aquatic animals are just part of the problem.
Ohio researchers develop new breed of honeybees to fight parasites
Central State University's breeding program aims to create worker bees with smaller mandibles known as 'Ohio Mite Biters.'
Central State University's breeding program aims to create worker bees with smaller mandibles known as 'Ohio Mite Biters.'
Gnats or something more? NYC gripped by flying creature mystery
Many New Yorkers have noticed the newcomers this week. Small flies swarmed in the sticky, smoky air.
Many New Yorkers have noticed the newcomers this week. Small flies swarmed in the sticky, smoky air.
Belgium-based Solvay to pay $393M to clean up and compensate for PFAS contamination in New Jersey
A Belgium-based chemical company will spend nearly $393 million under a settlement to clean up contamination from its so-called forever chemicals in New Jersey’s drinking water and soil and to compensate for the environmental damage they caused.
A Belgium-based chemical company will spend nearly $393 million under a settlement to clean up contamination from its so-called forever chemicals in New Jersey’s drinking water and soil and to compensate for the environmental damage they caused.
Pizzerias feel the heat as NYC targets coal- and wood-fired ovens
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection wants pizzeria owners to cut their carbon emissions by 75%. That's leaving a bad taste in the mouths of some.
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection wants pizzeria owners to cut their carbon emissions by 75%. That's leaving a bad taste in the mouths of some.
Biden administration moves to restore endangered species protections dropped by Trump
The Biden administration has proposed new rules for protecting imperiled plants and animals as officials move to reverse changes under former President Donald Trump that weakened application of the Endangered Species Act.
The Biden administration has proposed new rules for protecting imperiled plants and animals as officials move to reverse changes under former President Donald Trump that weakened application of the Endangered Species Act.
El Nino blamed for recent bird deaths along Mexico's Pacific coast
Many seabirds in this region died recently, with more than 90% of the affected birds being grey-backed shearwaters, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Mexico.
Many seabirds in this region died recently, with more than 90% of the affected birds being grey-backed shearwaters, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Mexico.
Himalayan glaciers could lose 80% of their volume if global warming isn't controlled: study
A report from a Nepal-based research organization finds that water security for nearly 2 billion people downstream from the Hindu Kush Himalayan ranges will likely be threatened this century if global warming is not controlled.
A report from a Nepal-based research organization finds that water security for nearly 2 billion people downstream from the Hindu Kush Himalayan ranges will likely be threatened this century if global warming is not controlled.
NYC air quality: Check your flight status at LaGuardia, JFK and Newark airports
Smoke and haze from wildfires in Canada continue to blitz countless airports in the Northeast, severely limiting visibility.
Smoke and haze from wildfires in Canada continue to blitz countless airports in the Northeast, severely limiting visibility.
NYC air quality among world's worst as smoke from Canadian wildfires streams south
Winds have blown smoke from unchecked Canadian wildfires into the region. An Air Quality Health Advisory was issued for all five boroughs.
Winds have blown smoke from unchecked Canadian wildfires into the region. An Air Quality Health Advisory was issued for all five boroughs.
New York smoke forces ground stop, delay at LaGuardia and Newark airports
Due to the smoke, the Federal Aviation Administration says a ground delay remains in place at LaGuardia Airport in Queens and Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. There are also delays at JFK Airport.
Due to the smoke, the Federal Aviation Administration says a ground delay remains in place at LaGuardia Airport in Queens and Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. There are also delays at JFK Airport.
NYC health alert over Canadian wildfire smoke
Inhaling wildfire smoke can cause headaches, sore and watery eyes, nose, throat, and sinus irritation, chest pains, heart palpitations, and more.
Inhaling wildfire smoke can cause headaches, sore and watery eyes, nose, throat, and sinus irritation, chest pains, heart palpitations, and more.
Climate activists spray-paint private plane in Germany
Local news outlets reported that Germany’s Left Party chairman Martin Schirdewan called for a ban on private jets flying to Sylt.
Local news outlets reported that Germany’s Left Party chairman Martin Schirdewan called for a ban on private jets flying to Sylt.
Watch: Shimmering school of bluefish seen migrating off Long Island coast
The massive school of bluefish looked almost otherworldly as they swam through the water.
The massive school of bluefish looked almost otherworldly as they swam through the water.