Explorer finds rare Civil War relics on banks of drought-stricken Mississippi River
With river levels at record lows, the artifacts were just sitting there among the rocks waiting to be picked up.
With river levels at record lows, the artifacts were just sitting there among the rocks waiting to be picked up.
Mauna Loa, world's largest active volcano, may erupt, Hawaii officials issue warning
Hawaii officials are warning residents of the Big Island to prepare for the possibility that the world’s largest active volcano may erupt given a recent spike in earthquakes at the summit of Mauna Loa.
Hawaii officials are warning residents of the Big Island to prepare for the possibility that the world’s largest active volcano may erupt given a recent spike in earthquakes at the summit of Mauna Loa.
Countries not doing enough to avoid 'catastrophic global warming': UN
Nations' current pledges to combat global warming will still see temperatures rise by around 2.5C, enough to cause increased extreme weather events, the collapse of ice sheets, and more.
Nations' current pledges to combat global warming will still see temperatures rise by around 2.5C, enough to cause increased extreme weather events, the collapse of ice sheets, and more.
EPA awarding nearly $1 billion to schools for electric buses
Only about 1% of the nation’s 480,000 school buses were electric as of last year. Funding comes from the federal Clean School Bus Program, which includes $5 billion from the bipartisan infrastructure law.
Only about 1% of the nation’s 480,000 school buses were electric as of last year. Funding comes from the federal Clean School Bus Program, which includes $5 billion from the bipartisan infrastructure law.
Most plastic recycling ends up in the trash, Greenpeace report finds
"Unlike with paper or metals, there are two insurmountable barriers that prevent plastic recycling from ever working at scale: toxicity and economics," Greenpeace report says.
"Unlike with paper or metals, there are two insurmountable barriers that prevent plastic recycling from ever working at scale: toxicity and economics," Greenpeace report says.
30 EV chargers coming to parks in Nassau County
The Town of North Hempstead on Long Island is getting a $500,000 grant to install more than two dozen EV chargers in the town's parks.
The Town of North Hempstead on Long Island is getting a $500,000 grant to install more than two dozen EV chargers in the town's parks.
Mississippi River drought hits record level, revives supply chain concerns: report
NWS predicts Mississippi River level dropping to 11.1 feet below sea level
NWS predicts Mississippi River level dropping to 11.1 feet below sea level
Majority of Americans want more action on climate change, poll finds
People polled expressed little confidence that the climate guidelines in the Inflation Reduction Act will make a difference with improving the environment.
People polled expressed little confidence that the climate guidelines in the Inflation Reduction Act will make a difference with improving the environment.
Lower Manhattan residents object to demolition of Wagner Park
The 3.5-acre slice of park space at the foot of Battery Park City is one of the most treasured features of the area. Wagner Park features gardens, tree-lined esplanades, and grass lawns. Here is why it is about to be torn up.
The 3.5-acre slice of park space at the foot of Battery Park City is one of the most treasured features of the area. Wagner Park features gardens, tree-lined esplanades, and grass lawns. Here is why it is about to be torn up.
Watch: Rescuers free entangled humpback whale in Canada
The mammal became caught last Friday in the ropes of a large buoy from part of prawn gear off the coast of Texada Island in western Canada.
The mammal became caught last Friday in the ropes of a large buoy from part of prawn gear off the coast of Texada Island in western Canada.
A green Halloween: How to make your spooky holiday more eco-friendly
From Halloween costume exchanges to pumpkin smashes, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the spooky holiday while also reducing waste.
From Halloween costume exchanges to pumpkin smashes, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the spooky holiday while also reducing waste.
More gardens, green space might boost life spans in poorer neighborhoods, study finds
Every 10% increase in natural space and private gardens was linked to a 7% drop in early death among those younger than 65, the study found.
Every 10% increase in natural space and private gardens was linked to a 7% drop in early death among those younger than 65, the study found.
Gas stoves in California leaking cancer-causing benzene, study finds
Homes in almost every region in the study — Greater Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Fresno — had benzene levels that far exceed the limit determined to be safe.
Homes in almost every region in the study — Greater Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Fresno — had benzene levels that far exceed the limit determined to be safe.
Deep-sea explorers unearth giant shark tooth likely millions of years old
The possible megalodon tooth was found during a three-week expedition on a remote Pacific island.
The possible megalodon tooth was found during a three-week expedition on a remote Pacific island.
New trend has teens dumping out milk in grocery stores
Videos that have popped up on social media show teens pouring milk onto the floor, over sales counters and elsewhere in the store.
Videos that have popped up on social media show teens pouring milk onto the floor, over sales counters and elsewhere in the store.
Hawaii's Mauna Loa, largest active volcano on planet, in 'state of heightened unrest'
Scientists at the observatory were monitoring Mauna Loa closely for changes.
Scientists at the observatory were monitoring Mauna Loa closely for changes.
Alaska cancels snow crab season for first time in state history
Last year’s snow crab harvest was the smallest in over 40 years.
Last year’s snow crab harvest was the smallest in over 40 years.
Watch: Climate protesters throw tomato soup on Van Gogh's famous 'Sunflowers' painting
Activists dumped two cans of Heinz tomato soup over the oil painting, one of the Dutch artist’s most iconic works.
Activists dumped two cans of Heinz tomato soup over the oil painting, one of the Dutch artist’s most iconic works.
How to order a free tree to plant on your property
Planting trees on your property can have a number of benefits, including lowering energy bills, cleaning the air, and adding to the scenery. Here is how you can get a tree in a gallon pot delivered to your home — completely free.
Planting trees on your property can have a number of benefits, including lowering energy bills, cleaning the air, and adding to the scenery. Here is how you can get a tree in a gallon pot delivered to your home — completely free.
Tomato, onion, garlic prices expected to increase amid ongoing California drought
About 94% of California fell under the severe, extreme, or exceptional drought categories as of last week. The state grows over a third of the nation's vegetables and 75% of its fruits and nuts.
About 94% of California fell under the severe, extreme, or exceptional drought categories as of last week. The state grows over a third of the nation's vegetables and 75% of its fruits and nuts.