‘Catastrophic’ bushfires destroy homes in Australia
Several properties near Sydney were destroyed on Saturday as a result of one of a series of deadly bushfires burning in Australia.
Several properties near Sydney were destroyed on Saturday as a result of one of a series of deadly bushfires burning in Australia.
Dangerous bushfires continue to destroy homes in Australia
Dangerous and deadly bushfires in Australia destroyed 20 homes northwest of Sydney on Saturday. (Credit: Beck & Cindy Hatton via Storyful)
Dangerous and deadly bushfires in Australia destroyed 20 homes northwest of Sydney on Saturday. (Credit: Beck & Cindy Hatton via Storyful)
McDonald’s and Ford partner up to make sustainable car parts from coffee
A Business Insider report says that fast-food giant McDonald’s is teaming up with the Ford Motor Company to test out what Ford researchers say is the possible maing of car parts out of discarded coffee chaff from your favorite Cup-o’-Joe.
A Business Insider report says that fast-food giant McDonald’s is teaming up with the Ford Motor Company to test out what Ford researchers say is the possible maing of car parts out of discarded coffee chaff from your favorite Cup-o’-Joe.
Air pollution is causing spikes in various illnesses such as depression, UTIs, sepsis and lung disease
A recent study by University College London (UCL) says that those exposed to higher levels of air pollution have a higher chance of experiencing depression leading to death by suicide.
A recent study by University College London (UCL) says that those exposed to higher levels of air pollution have a higher chance of experiencing depression leading to death by suicide.
Australia experiences hottest day on record
Australia experienced its hottest day on record, beating a record set on Jan. 7, 2013.
Australia experienced its hottest day on record, beating a record set on Jan. 7, 2013.
Plans move forward to electrify New York City's bus fleet
The nation's largest public bus system rolled out its first all-electric articulated bus Sunday under a plan to convert New York City's transit agency to a zero-emissions fleet by 2040.
The nation's largest public bus system rolled out its first all-electric articulated bus Sunday under a plan to convert New York City's transit agency to a zero-emissions fleet by 2040.
The Arctic may have crossed tipping point into destructive climate feedback loop, NOAA report says
The Arctic region is changing dramatically as a result of climate change. Permafrost is melting and releasing carbon into the atmosphere, and a new federal report suggests that this may have tipped the Arctic region past the point of no return, making it a global warming accelerator.
The Arctic region is changing dramatically as a result of climate change. Permafrost is melting and releasing carbon into the atmosphere, and a new federal report suggests that this may have tipped the Arctic region past the point of no return, making it a global warming accelerator.
Sally Field arrested while protesting climate change with Jane Fonda: report
Sally Field hopped on Jane Fonda's climate change train on Friday and got arrested in the process, according to a new report.
Sally Field hopped on Jane Fonda's climate change train on Friday and got arrested in the process, according to a new report.
Fire destroys chemical recycling plant in Spain
A huge fire at a waste plant in Spain spewed a massive cloud of black smoke over a town.
A huge fire at a waste plant in Spain spewed a massive cloud of black smoke over a town.
Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg named TIME’s 2019 Person of the Year
The 16-year-old Swedish activist is the youngest person to ever receive the distinction.
The 16-year-old Swedish activist is the youngest person to ever receive the distinction.
‘Fingerprints’ of climate change marking increasingly extreme weather events, research suggests
Drought, intense heat waves, exceptional precipitation and record-low sea ice were extreme weather events made more likely by human-caused climate change, according to new research published Monday.
Drought, intense heat waves, exceptional precipitation and record-low sea ice were extreme weather events made more likely by human-caused climate change, according to new research published Monday.
Green grades coming for large buildings in New York | Climate and Consequence
Large commercial and residential buildings in New York City will begin posting letter grades indicating how green they are.
Large commercial and residential buildings in New York City will begin posting letter grades indicating how green they are.
Birds are shrinking in size, and researchers believe it’s likely due to climate change
North American migratory birds have been getting smaller over the past four decades and the reason appears to be related to climate change, according to findings from a University of Michigan-led analysis of a large dataset.
North American migratory birds have been getting smaller over the past four decades and the reason appears to be related to climate change, according to findings from a University of Michigan-led analysis of a large dataset.
Youth climate strikers demonstrate in Manhattan, Madrid
Youth climate strikers held a rally near City Hall on Friday to keep the focus on an issue they say keeps getting hushed.
Youth climate strikers held a rally near City Hall on Friday to keep the focus on an issue they say keeps getting hushed.
Christmas sweaters are making plastic pollution worse, environmental charity warns
Many Christmas sweaters contain harmful materials that are adding to world's pollution problem, according to a U.K. environmental charity.
Many Christmas sweaters contain harmful materials that are adding to world's pollution problem, according to a U.K. environmental charity.
Youth climate strikers rally in NYC and across the world
Activists of all ages and from all corners of the planet demanded concrete action Friday against climate change from leaders and negotiators.
Activists of all ages and from all corners of the planet demanded concrete action Friday against climate change from leaders and negotiators.
Emma Thompson foresees people eating pets for 'protein' due to 'climate crisis'
Emma Thompson.warns that people may have to eat their pets for protein due to global warming.
Emma Thompson.warns that people may have to eat their pets for protein due to global warming.
New Jersey considers ban on single-use plastic bags
New Jersey lawmakers are set to consider legislation that would ban single-use plastic bags in the state as well as plastic foam containers commonly used for takeout.
New Jersey lawmakers are set to consider legislation that would ban single-use plastic bags in the state as well as plastic foam containers commonly used for takeout.
Climate change may put pregnant women at risk of early delivery, study says
A study found that hotter temperatures could put pregnant women at risk of giving birth earlier than expected, sometimes as early as two weeks.
A study found that hotter temperatures could put pregnant women at risk of giving birth earlier than expected, sometimes as early as two weeks.
Crews scramble to clean up sewage from Queens homes
Sewage backed up and flooded homes in Queens. City officials will bring in contractors to help clean up the mess.
Sewage backed up and flooded homes in Queens. City officials will bring in contractors to help clean up the mess.