Agency permanently bans fracking in Delaware River basin
An agency that is responsible for the water supply to millions in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware has banned fracking near the Delaware River once and for all.
An agency that is responsible for the water supply to millions in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware has banned fracking near the Delaware River once and for all.
Artist creates snow bear sculptures in Central Park
Artist Heide Hatry created 12 little snow bears that have become a fan favorite for onlookers in Central Park.
Artist Heide Hatry created 12 little snow bears that have become a fan favorite for onlookers in Central Park.
Bill Gates warns coming climate crisis will be deadlier than coronavirus
In his new book, “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster,” Bill Gates says that it is imperative that the world go from the current 51 billion tons of emissions to zero within the next 30 years to avoid catastrophe.
In his new book, “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster,” Bill Gates says that it is imperative that the world go from the current 51 billion tons of emissions to zero within the next 30 years to avoid catastrophe.
Bill Gates warns coming climate crisis will be deadlier than coronavirus
In his new book Gates says that it is imperative that the world go from the current 51 billion tons of emissions to zero within the next 30 years to avoid catastrophe.
In his new book Gates says that it is imperative that the world go from the current 51 billion tons of emissions to zero within the next 30 years to avoid catastrophe.
US officially rejoins Paris climate accord as Biden administration works on new 2030 emissions goal
World leaders welcomed the United States' official return to the Paris climate accord Friday, but politically trickier steps lie just ahead for President Joe Biden, including setting a tough national target in coming months for cutting damaging fossil fuel emissions.
World leaders welcomed the United States' official return to the Paris climate accord Friday, but politically trickier steps lie just ahead for President Joe Biden, including setting a tough national target in coming months for cutting damaging fossil fuel emissions.
Huge societal changes needed to keep nature, make Earth livable for humans, UN says
Humans are making Earth a broken and increasingly unlivable planet through climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. So the world must make dramatic changes to society, economics and daily life, a new United Nations report says.
Humans are making Earth a broken and increasingly unlivable planet through climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. So the world must make dramatic changes to society, economics and daily life, a new United Nations report says.
Study finds dangerous levels of air pollution in NYC subways, PATH
Researchers at NYU found that subway riders and workers were being exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution.
Researchers at NYU found that subway riders and workers were being exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution.
Coke debuts first new bottle size in a decade, and it's made from recycled plastics
Coca-Cola is offering a new drink size for the first time in a decade - and with packaging that’s made from 100% recycled plastic.
Coca-Cola is offering a new drink size for the first time in a decade - and with packaging that’s made from 100% recycled plastic.
U.S. House panel: Heavy metals found in some baby foods
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Tuesday urged the FDA to take action to set standards related to toxic metals across all baby foods.
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Tuesday urged the FDA to take action to set standards related to toxic metals across all baby foods.
Death threat against 11-year-old environmental activist outrages Colombia
A social media death threat aimed at an 11-year-old environmental activist has roused outrage in Colombia, a nation where attacks on social leaders are common and threats are taken seriously.
A social media death threat aimed at an 11-year-old environmental activist has roused outrage in Colombia, a nation where attacks on social leaders are common and threats are taken seriously.
New York City's parks become essential refuge during pandemic
New York City’s parks have served as essential refuges through the hard times of the pandemic
New York City’s parks have served as essential refuges through the hard times of the pandemic
GM sets goal of offering electric-only vehicles by 2035, going carbon neutral by 2040
General Motors announced Thursday it wants to eliminate non-electric light-duty vehicles by 2035 in a goal to go carbon neutral by 2040.
General Motors announced Thursday it wants to eliminate non-electric light-duty vehicles by 2035 in a goal to go carbon neutral by 2040.
Biden signs sweeping climate orders targeting US oil, gas and coal emissions
Biden’s orders will pause new oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters and target fossil fuel subsidies.
Biden’s orders will pause new oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters and target fossil fuel subsidies.
Paris Climate Agreement: What it is, how it started and what happens now that the US has rejoined
Rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement was one of several moves President Joe Biden made in the first days of his administration to undo actions by former President Donald Trump.
Rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement was one of several moves President Joe Biden made in the first days of his administration to undo actions by former President Donald Trump.
Barge carrying toxic sediment sinks at Gowanus Canal Superfund site
The Environmental Protection Agency is investigating after a barge carrying toxic sludge from Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal Superfund site sank back into the water, officials said Wednesday.
The Environmental Protection Agency is investigating after a barge carrying toxic sludge from Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal Superfund site sank back into the water, officials said Wednesday.
The Arctic of yesterday: Report shows a warmer, less frozen Arctic is well underway
NOAA’s 2020 report card shows the Arctic is clearly transforming to a warmer, less frozen and biologically changed region.
NOAA’s 2020 report card shows the Arctic is clearly transforming to a warmer, less frozen and biologically changed region.
Keystone XL oil pipeline construction stops as Biden moves to revoke permit
Construction on the long-disputed Keystone XL oil pipeline has been halted as U.S. President Joe Biden decided to revoke its permit.
Construction on the long-disputed Keystone XL oil pipeline has been halted as U.S. President Joe Biden decided to revoke its permit.
Biden to review Trump's downsizing of national monuments
President Joe Biden says he plans to review the Trump administration’s downsizing of two sprawling national monuments in the American Southwest.
President Joe Biden says he plans to review the Trump administration’s downsizing of two sprawling national monuments in the American Southwest.
Are robots the future of recycling?
Recycling is a simple thing we all do to help try and protect the environment, but it's also big business. But in 2021, the industry is seeing dramatic changes, all powered by artificial intelligence.
Recycling is a simple thing we all do to help try and protect the environment, but it's also big business. But in 2021, the industry is seeing dramatic changes, all powered by artificial intelligence.
2020 becomes Earth’s second hottest year on record
2020 has officially been ranked as Earth’s second hottest year, according to scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
2020 has officially been ranked as Earth’s second hottest year, according to scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.