China's largest garbage dump at capacity -- 25 years early
China's biggest dump is already full -- 25 years early -- after the massive amount of waste produced by the country's 1.4 billion people forced the garbage graveyard to accept four times as much trash per day as it was designed for.
China's biggest dump is already full -- 25 years early -- after the massive amount of waste produced by the country's 1.4 billion people forced the garbage graveyard to accept four times as much trash per day as it was designed for.
Spider and insect populations are declining at ‘frightening’ rates, scientists say
Insect and spider populations are falling dramatically across the globe, spurring concern throughout the scientific community, and a new study suggests that the decline may be happening more quickly and extensively than previously suspected.
Insect and spider populations are falling dramatically across the globe, spurring concern throughout the scientific community, and a new study suggests that the decline may be happening more quickly and extensively than previously suspected.
Die-off of Peconic Bay scallops under review
Suffolk County officials are calling on the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to take a closer look at this year's historic scallop die-off.
Suffolk County officials are calling on the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to take a closer look at this year's historic scallop die-off.
Dutch cut max speed limit to rein in pollution
The Dutch government is lowering the top speed limit on highways in a bid to put the brakes on emissions of the pollutant nitrogen oxide.
The Dutch government is lowering the top speed limit on highways in a bid to put the brakes on emissions of the pollutant nitrogen oxide.
The most destructive hurricanes are hitting the U.S. more often
Big, destructive hurricanes are hitting the U.S. three times more frequently than they did a century ago, according to a new study.
Big, destructive hurricanes are hitting the U.S. three times more frequently than they did a century ago, according to a new study.
Group calls for NY to create $1 billion climate fund
New York is facing calls to create a $1 billion fund for climate change projects ranging from mass transit to aid to municipalities when fossil fuel plants close.
New York is facing calls to create a $1 billion fund for climate change projects ranging from mass transit to aid to municipalities when fossil fuel plants close.
Capitol Watch: New Yorkers await toxic chemical testing
It's unclear just when New York will move ahead with ambitious plans that were announced last year to test public water systems for three industrial chemicals.
It's unclear just when New York will move ahead with ambitious plans that were announced last year to test public water systems for three industrial chemicals.
NASA scientists say humans are drying out the Amazon — making it more vulnerable to fires and drought
NASA scientists said elevated greenhouse gas levels are responsible for the increased dryness, as well as the burning of forests to clear land for agriculture and grazing.
NASA scientists said elevated greenhouse gas levels are responsible for the increased dryness, as well as the burning of forests to clear land for agriculture and grazing.
‘Untold suffering’: 11,000 scientists issue stark warning about effects of climate change
More than 11,000 scientists from around the world have issued a warning about climate change, declaring "clearly and unequivocally that planet Earth is facing a climate emergency," in a new report published in BioScience.
More than 11,000 scientists from around the world have issued a warning about climate change, declaring "clearly and unequivocally that planet Earth is facing a climate emergency," in a new report published in BioScience.
Earth just experienced the hottest October on record, European climate officials say
The Copernicus Climate Change Service confirmed that last month was the hottest October on record globally, according to data released by the European organization.
The Copernicus Climate Change Service confirmed that last month was the hottest October on record globally, according to data released by the European organization.
New York may require restaurants to let you bring your own takeout containers
If passed, the Right to Refill Act would require restaurants to allow patrons to use their own containers for leftovers and bring their own mugs and water bottles for beverages.
If passed, the Right to Refill Act would require restaurants to allow patrons to use their own containers for leftovers and bring their own mugs and water bottles for beverages.
BYO 'doggie bag' legislation
If passed, the Right to Refill Act would require restaurants to allow patrons to use their own containers for leftovers and bring their own mugs and water bottles for beverages.
If passed, the Right to Refill Act would require restaurants to allow patrons to use their own containers for leftovers and bring their own mugs and water bottles for beverages.
Trump administration begins process of withdrawing US from Paris climate agreement
The United States has told the United Nations it has begun the process of pulling out of the landmark 2015 Paris climate agreement.
The United States has told the United Nations it has begun the process of pulling out of the landmark 2015 Paris climate agreement.
New York City wants your leaves and other yard waste
'Tis the season for leaves everywhere. And if they're on your property, the city wants them. Each fall, the New York City Department of Sanitation collects some 11,000 tons of leaves that come to a processing facility on Staten Island.
'Tis the season for leaves everywhere. And if they're on your property, the city wants them. Each fall, the New York City Department of Sanitation collects some 11,000 tons of leaves that come to a processing facility on Staten Island.
Exxon tried to understand the effects of climate change, Tillerson says
As Exxon faced the prospect of new climate regulations, the energy giant's leaders sought a full understanding of how they would affect the bottom line, former CEO and ex-Secretary of State Rex Tillerson told a court Wednesday in a securities fraud lawsuit brought by the New York attorney general's office.
As Exxon faced the prospect of new climate regulations, the energy giant's leaders sought a full understanding of how they would affect the bottom line, former CEO and ex-Secretary of State Rex Tillerson told a court Wednesday in a securities fraud lawsuit brought by the New York attorney general's office.
Dutch construction workers protest environmental rules
Thousands of Dutch construction workers converged on The Hague on Wednesday to protest restrictions they say are crippling their industry.
Thousands of Dutch construction workers converged on The Hague on Wednesday to protest restrictions they say are crippling their industry.
Teen activist Greta Thunberg declines award, says climate movement doesn’t need ‘more prizes’
"What we need is for our rulers and politicians to listen to the research," the 16-year-old climate activist was quoted as saying.
"What we need is for our rulers and politicians to listen to the research," the 16-year-old climate activist was quoted as saying.
Long Island communities concerned about next big storm
Across Nassau and Suffolk counties, Superstorm Sandy destroyed homes, submerged roads and wiped beaches out altogether.
Across Nassau and Suffolk counties, Superstorm Sandy destroyed homes, submerged roads and wiped beaches out altogether.
The majority of baby sea turtles are now born female — climate change is to blame
Warming temperatures resulting from climate change are having a dramatic and potentially devastating effect on sea turtle populations — as temperatures rise, so does the temperature of the sandy beaches where turtles lay their eggs, and this means that an overwhelming majority of turtles are now born female.
Warming temperatures resulting from climate change are having a dramatic and potentially devastating effect on sea turtle populations — as temperatures rise, so does the temperature of the sandy beaches where turtles lay their eggs, and this means that an overwhelming majority of turtles are now born female.
NJ targets pollution in poorer areas with 6 lawsuits
New Jersey is suing several defendants over a half-dozen polluted sites in mostly poor and minority communities.
New Jersey is suing several defendants over a half-dozen polluted sites in mostly poor and minority communities.