Americans are still putting too much food into landfills. Local officials seek EPA's help
A pair of recent reports from the Environmental Protection Agency put striking numbers on America's problem with food waste.
A pair of recent reports from the Environmental Protection Agency put striking numbers on America's problem with food waste.
Scientists calculate Earth will likely cross crucial warming threshold in early 2029
In a little more than five years – sometime in early 2029 – the world will likely be unable to stay below the internationally agreed temperature limit for global warming if it continues to burn fossil fuels at its current rate.
In a little more than five years – sometime in early 2029 – the world will likely be unable to stay below the internationally agreed temperature limit for global warming if it continues to burn fossil fuels at its current rate.
City considers extending smoking ban beyond NYC parks
The bill proposes expanding no-smoking zones to any NYC sidewalk that abuts a park or playground.
The bill proposes expanding no-smoking zones to any NYC sidewalk that abuts a park or playground.
New York selects 3 offshore wind projects as it transitions to renewable energy
New York will invest in three offshore wind projects as the state tries to meet its ambitious timetable to transition to renewable energy sources.
New York will invest in three offshore wind projects as the state tries to meet its ambitious timetable to transition to renewable energy sources.
Don't bag your leaves this fall, experts say: Do this instead
Before you break out the rake and plastic bags to rid your yard of fallen leaves, experts hope you’ll consider leaving them on the ground instead.
Before you break out the rake and plastic bags to rid your yard of fallen leaves, experts hope you’ll consider leaving them on the ground instead.
World's largest landfill becomes second-largest park in NYC, now open to the public
According to the Mayor's office the space will offer views of the hills, waterways, and plenty of areas designated to birdwatching. There will also be parking and waterless restrooms.
According to the Mayor's office the space will offer views of the hills, waterways, and plenty of areas designated to birdwatching. There will also be parking and waterless restrooms.
Too Good to Go app sells day-old food at steep discount to fight waste
Bakeries, which typically offer "surprise" bags filled with the day’s leftover pastries and breads, have been among the more popular choices for app users.
Bakeries, which typically offer "surprise" bags filled with the day’s leftover pastries and breads, have been among the more popular choices for app users.
Evidence of microplastics found in clouds above mountains in Japan, study says
Nine types of microplastics were found in cloud water samples taken from the summits of Mount Fuji and Mount Oyama.
Nine types of microplastics were found in cloud water samples taken from the summits of Mount Fuji and Mount Oyama.
Hundreds of earthquakes rattle summit of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has closed some parking areas and trails around Kilauea due to an increase in seismic activity.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has closed some parking areas and trails around Kilauea due to an increase in seismic activity.
2023 on track to become Earth's warmest year on record after shattering September temperature records
"Since June, the world has experienced unprecedented heat on land and sea. The temperature anomalies are enormous – far bigger than anything we have ever seen in the past," WMO officials said.
"Since June, the world has experienced unprecedented heat on land and sea. The temperature anomalies are enormous – far bigger than anything we have ever seen in the past," WMO officials said.
83% of buyers consider climate risk when looking for new home, study says
Prospective buyers in certain regions of the U.S. were more likely to consider climate risks when shopping for a home, according to Zillow’s research.
Prospective buyers in certain regions of the U.S. were more likely to consider climate risks when shopping for a home, according to Zillow’s research.
Fire Island communities hope feds can help shore up shrinking beaches
Last week’s storm that slammed the shore caused enormous erosion. "If we don’t save Fire Island now, it’ll be a huge problem," Brookhaven's town supervisor warned.
Last week’s storm that slammed the shore caused enormous erosion. "If we don’t save Fire Island now, it’ll be a huge problem," Brookhaven's town supervisor warned.
Green burials: The growing popularity of these eco-friendly options
Instead of spending thousands on traditional caskets, some families can opt for wicker caskets made from bamboo, seagrass, or woven wool – all biodegradable and environmentally sensitive.
Instead of spending thousands on traditional caskets, some families can opt for wicker caskets made from bamboo, seagrass, or woven wool – all biodegradable and environmentally sensitive.
NASA scientists believe these NYC areas are sinking the fastest
One scientist said basically parts of New York City built on landfill are sinking the fastest. Here are the areas included.
One scientist said basically parts of New York City built on landfill are sinking the fastest. Here are the areas included.
Iconic tree from ‘Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves’ chopped down, 16-year-old arrested
Images taken show the tree on the ground with a long, straight line through the trunk.
Images taken show the tree on the ground with a long, straight line through the trunk.
Louisiana governor requests federal help as Mississippi River saltwater intrusion threatens drinking water
Without enough freshwater flow, seawater is making its way up the Mississippi River and is expected to reach New Orleans by mid-October.
Without enough freshwater flow, seawater is making its way up the Mississippi River and is expected to reach New Orleans by mid-October.
Video: Rare ‘Dumbo’ octopus spotted during deep sea expedition
Researchers were conducting an expedition in the North Pacific Ocean to explore unseen deep-sea habitats.
Researchers were conducting an expedition in the North Pacific Ocean to explore unseen deep-sea habitats.
Lego scraps efforts to make toys out of recycled bottles
Denmark’s Lego says it remains committed to its quest to find sustainable materials to reduce carbon emissions, even after an experiment by the world’s largest toymaker to use recycled bottles did not work.
Denmark’s Lego says it remains committed to its quest to find sustainable materials to reduce carbon emissions, even after an experiment by the world’s largest toymaker to use recycled bottles did not work.
Billions exposed to harmful smoke pollution over past 2 decades, study says
On average, people were exposed to 9.9 days per year to some form of smoke pollution that could be potentially harmful to their health, the study said.
On average, people were exposed to 9.9 days per year to some form of smoke pollution that could be potentially harmful to their health, the study said.
Tens of thousands march to kick off climate summit, demanding end to warming-causing fossil fuels
Tens of thousands of people in New York City have kicked off a week of demonstrations seeking to end the use of coal, oil and natural gas blamed for climate change.
Tens of thousands of people in New York City have kicked off a week of demonstrations seeking to end the use of coal, oil and natural gas blamed for climate change.