Electric vehicle battery myths v. facts: The debate over ‘green’

As demand for electric vehicles grows, innovation follows and companies are looking at more environmentally friendly options when it comes to the controversial manufacturing of EV batteries.

Why mosquito season is getting worse

Mosquitoes aren't just annoying ― they pose serious health risks, even to people in the U.S. In fact, the CDC calls the mosquito the "world's deadliest animal." Here is why.

Supreme Court limits EPA's authority to regulate pollution from power plants

By a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court said the Environmental Protection Agency does not have broad authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants that contribute to global warming.

Lake Mead: Drought-stricken reservoir near Vegas hits new lowest level since 1930s

The water level of Lake Mead, which was created in the 1930s with the completion of the Hoover Dam, continues to fall. It has dropped 180 feet since 1983.

Florida woman spots 'fire rainbow' in sky

Angela Capece of Coconut Creek captured the colorful creation in the sky and posted it to Facebook.

California debates listing western Joshua tree as threatened

California officials are weighing whether to list the iconic western Joshua tree as a threatened species, a designation that would make it harder to remove the trees for housing, solar or other development projects.

Carbon dioxide levels in atmosphere surpass key milestone

Climate scientists say it's "like watching a train barrel down the track towards you in slow motion. It’s terrifying."