Environment solution: New metals refinery for nickel and cobalt opens in Ohio
Mining raw materials, like nickel, for batteries harms the environment, and new mines are very difficult to get approved, so the search is on to recycle metals that have already come out of the earth.
Maui's toxic debris could fill 5 football fields 5 stories deep. Where will it end up?
The debris and ash that remained after a deadly wildfire last year decimated a historic Maui town now sits in a temporary dump site.
Just how rare is a rare-colored lobster? Scientists say answer could be under the shell
A wave of odd-colored lobsters has showed up in fishers' traps, supermarket seafood tanks and scientistsโ laboratories over the last year.
Jamaica's female farmers rebuild after Hurricane Beryl through women-led cash voucher program
More than two months after Hurricane Beryl, the strongest July Atlantic hurricane on record, some farmers in Jamaica are still unable to restore their crops and repair their homes.
Ruins of a long-sunken Greek village emerge as drought saps a vital reservoir
Water reserves at the artificial Lake Mornos in central Greece have hit their lowest level in 16 years as a drought induced by climate change rampages across much of southern Europe this summer.
A million people are relocated as Typhoon Yagi makes 2 landfalls in southern China
A powerful typhoon has made two landfalls in southern China after it swept south of Hong Kong, bringing many aspects of life in the region to a halt.
Judge in Brazil orders slaughterhouses to pay for Amazon reforestation
A court in the Brazilian state of Rondonia has found two beef slaughterhouses guilty of buying cattle out of what is supposed to be a protected area in the Brazilian Amazon, which is illegal.
Pakistan hasn't learned lessons from 2022 deadly floods, experts say
Experts says that millions of people in Pakistan continue to live along the path of floodwaters showing neither people nor the government have learned any lessons from the 2022 devastating floods that killed 1,737 people.
Yellen says ending Biden tax incentives would be 'historic mistake' for states like North Carolina
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is warns voters in the battleground state of North Carolina that they could lose jobs if Republicans weaken a signature Biden administration law that encourages investments in manufacturing and clean energy.
Remote Indigenous tribe kills two loggers in Peru as rights groups call for more government action
Two loggers have been killed by the reclusive Mashco Piro Indigenous tribe deep in Peru's Amazon.
Hawaii lawmakers say Congress should replenish disaster relief fund to help Maui
Hawaii's congressional representatives say the nationโs disaster relief fund needs to be replenished so the U.S. government can continue to help survivors of Mauiโs deadly wildfires and other disasters around the country.
UN nuclear watchdog warns conditions 'very fragile' at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia power plant
The head of the United Nationsโ nuclear watchdog has described the situation at Europeโs largest nuclear power plant as โvery fragileโ following fresh attacks near the site in central Ukraine.
Fierce storm blows out of northern Philippines after leaving 14 dead in landslides and floods
A fierce storm is blowing out of the northern Philippines after leaving at least 14 people dead in landslides, floods and swollen waterways.
Titanic expedition yields lost bronze statue, high-resolution photos and other discoveries
The location of a bronze statue not seen in decades is among the discoveries made by the company that owns the salvage rights to the Titanic during its first expedition to the site in years.
A celebrity 'Russian spy' whale spotted with harness found dead in Norwegian waters
A white beluga whale named โHvaldimirโ that was first spotted in Norway not far from Russian waters with a harness that ignited rumors he may be a Moscow spy has been found dead.
Harris and Trump offer starkly different visions on climate change and energy
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have starkly different visions on how to address a changing climate while ensuring a reliable energy supply.
Storm Shanshan slowly moves across Japan as officials warn of torrential rains in major cities
Tropical Storm Shanshan is slowly making its way into central Japan, halting trains and leaving underground passages brimming with water as officials warned of torrential rains in major cities, including Osaka and Tokyo.
Navajo Nation adopts changes to tribal law regulating the transportation of uranium across its land
The Navajo Nation has approved emergency legislation meant to strengthen a tribal law that regulates transportation of radioactive material across the largest Native American reservation in the U.S. The move is in response to the revival of a uranium mining operation just south of the Grand Canyon that has drawn much criticism from environmentalists and Native American tribes in the region.
Slow tropical storm dumps heavy rain around Tokyo after causing floods in southern Japan
A slow-moving tropical storm is having a far-reaching impact in much of Japan, dumping heavy rain around Tokyo and flooding roads and riverside areas in the south.
Ecuador starts dismantling Yasuni National Park oil block two days before court deadline
Ecuadorโs Ministry for Energy and Mines says it has begun to dismantle infrastructure on a controversial oil drilling block in Yasuni National Park, home to the Waorani Indigenous people.
Houthi video shows the Yemeni rebels planted bombs on tanker now threatening Red Sea oil spill
Yemenโs Houthi rebels have released footage showing that they boarded and intentionally set explosives aboard a Greek-flagged tanker that was earlier abandoned after they repeatedly attacked it, putting the Red Sea at risk of a major oil spill.
Malaysia intensifies search for Indian tourist who fell into sinkhole a week ago
The search for an Indian tourist who was swallowed by a sinkhole in Malaysiaโs capital has entered a seventh day, with the operation hampered by strong undercurrent flows and worries about soil instability after a second sinkhole emerged nearby.
A climate-related mass die-off leaves over 100 tons of dead fish collecting at a Greek port
Authorities say more than 100 tons of dead fish have been collected in and around the port of Volos, in central Greece, following a mass die-off linked to extreme climate fluctuations.
Court orders South Korea to specify plans to cut carbon emissions through 2049
South Koreaโs Constitutional Court has ordered the government to back its climate goals with more concrete plans for action through 2049.
Newborn rattlesnakes at a Colorado 'mega den' are making their live debut
A โmega denโ of hundreds of rattlesnakes in Colorado is getting even bigger now that late summer is here and babies are being born.
Tropical storm Shanshan lashes Japan with torrential rains and strong winds on its crawl northeast
A strong storm is lashing southern Japan with torrential rain and strong winds, causing at least three deaths as it crawls up the length of the archipelago and raising concerns of flooding, landslides and extensive damage.
Workers breach key Klamath dams, allowing salmon to swim freely for the first time in a century
Workers have breached the final dams on a key section of the Klamath River, clearing the way for salmon to swim freely through a major watershed near the California-Oregon border for the first time in more than a century as the largest dam removal project in U.S. history nears completion.
Following protests, DeSantis says plan to develop state parks is 'going back to the drawing board'
Florida Gov_ Ron DeSantis said a controversial proposal by his administration to develop golf courses, pickleball courts and hotels at state parks is โgoing back to the drawing board.โ.
Killings of invasive owls to ramp up on US West Coast in a bid to save native birds
U.S. wildlife officials next year will scale up efforts to kill invasive barred owls that are crowding out imperiled native owls from West Coast forests.
Ecuador's citizens voted to stop oil drilling in heart of Amazon. A year later, it hasn't happened
Voters in Ecuador last year approved a referendum to keep some 700 million barrels of crude oil in the ground in Yasuni National Park.
Drying lakes and thirsty trees: In drought-hit Greece, water trucks are keeping crops alive
A severe drought in northern Greece, worsened by successive heat waves and low rainfall, is causing water shortages that are threatening agriculture, drying up lakes, and stressing local communities dependent on tourism.
Salmon will soon swim freely in the Klamath River for first time in a century once dams are removed
For the first time in more than a century, salmon will have free passage along the more than 400 miles of the Klamath River and its tributaries as the largest dam removal project in U.S. history nears completion along the California-Oregon border.
From cold towels to early dismissal, people are finding ways to cope with a 2nd day of heat wave
As a heat wave stretched into a second day this week, residents in more than half a dozen states are looking for ways to beat the heat amid hot soupy temperatures approaching triple digits.
New Hampshire resident dies after testing positive for mosquito-borne encephalitis virus
New Hampshire health authorities are reporting the death of a person who tested positive for the mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis virus.
Complex supply chains and climate change make "clean beauty" near impossible, but some keep trying
"Clean beauty," the idea of promoting healthy and environmentally friendly beauty products, is all the rage online and in big-box stores.
A dam collapse in eastern Sudan kills at least 30 people following heavy rains, a UN agency says
A U.N. agency says that the collapse of the Arbaat Dam in Sudanโs eastern Red Sea state over the weekend has flooded nearby homes and killed at least 30 people.
The worldwide catastrophe of rising seas especially imperils Pacific paradises, Guterres says
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is putting out yet another climate SOS to the world.
Fair-goers scorched by heartland heat wave take refuge under misters as some schools let out early
Visitors to the Minnesota State Fair are seeking relief from water misters because of soaring late summer temperatures that also prompted some Midwestern schools to let out early or cancel sports practices.
Tropical Storm Hone moves past Hawaii as two other cyclones stay active in the Pacific Ocean
Three tropical cyclones are swirling over the Pacific Ocean, including a tropical storm that blasted Hawaiiโs Big Island with heavy rain.
What is the Pacific Islands Forum? How a summit for the world's tiniest nations became a global draw
Torrential rain and an earthquake greeted leaders welcomed to the Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga, underscoring the natural and climate crises the region faces.
Greek-flagged tanker is burning after Houthi attacks, but no sign of oil spill
A Greek-flagged tanker repeatedly attacked by Yemenโs Houthi rebels in the Red Sea remains ablaze but hasnโt sprung a major oil leak in the waterway.
Cows obstruct Nigeria's capital as climate change and development leave herders with nowhere to go
As the population grows and development extends to rural areas where herders live and graze their cattle, they are now forced to move into the city center in search of pasture.
Hone weakens to tropical storm and sweeps past Hawaii, dumping enough rain to ease wildfire fears
Hone passed south of Hawaii and weakened from a hurricane to a tropical storm, dumping so much rain that the National Weather Service called off its red flag warnings that strong winds could lead to wildfires.
In boosting clean energy in Minnesota, Walz lays foundation for climate influence if Harris wins
Minnesota had a half-century-old process for permitting clean energy projects that could keep developers waiting over a year for approval.
'We were expendable': Downwinders from world's 1st atomic test are on a mission to tell their story
Not many people know the world's first detonation of an atomic bomb was on U.S. soil.
Sensors can read your sweat and predict overheating. Here's why privacy advocates care
As global temperatures rise and summer months bring record high temperatures, employers are exploring wearable technologies to keep workers safe.
Conflicting federal policies may cost residents more on flood insurance, and leave them at risk
An Associated Press review has found that thousands of people may be paying more for flood insurance or remain unaware of the dangers of dam failures because of conflicting federal policies.
Tropical Storm Hone increases to Category 1 hurricane strength while approaching Hawaii
Tropical Storm Hone has increased to a Category 1 hurricane while continuing its steady approach toward Hawaii late Saturday.
A rare orchid survives on a few tracts of prairie. Researchers want to learn its secrets
The western prairie fringed orchid is a rare flowering plant that has declined due to loss of its native prairie habitat.
Biden promised to clean up heavily polluted communities. Here is how advocates say he did
Just a week after taking office, President Joe Biden signed an executive order prioritizing environmental justice.
New Zealand official says Western neglect of Pacific Islands let other nations boost their influence
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters says Western nations, including the United States and New Zealand, failed to understand swiftly enough the geopolitical importance of island nations in the South Pacific, leaving a power vacuum that allowed other countries to increase their diplomatic influence.
As more floods batter Bangladesh and India, death toll rises to 30
Floods wreaked more havoc in Indiaโs northeast and neighboring Bangladeshโs eastern region, raising this weekโs total death toll to 30, officials and media reports said Friday.
Tropical Storm Hone forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii this weekend
Tropical Storm Hone is expected to deliver strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii this weekend as it passes south of the island chain.
South Carolina considers its energy future through state Senate committee
The South Carolina Senate has started its homework assignment of coming up with a comprehensive bill to guide energy policy in a rapidly growing state and amid a quickly changing power-generation world.
What has worked to fight climate change? Policies where someone pays for polluting, study finds
To figure out what really works when nations try to fight climate change, researchers looked at 1,500 ways countries have tried to curb heat-trapping gases.
Judge blocks Arizona lithium drilling that tribe says is threat to sacred lands
A federal judge has temporarily blocked exploratory drilling for a lithium project in Arizona that Native American leaders say will harm land theyโve used for religious and cultural ceremonies for centuries.
World's 'largest solar precinct' approved by Australian government
An ambitious plan to build a massive solar farm in remote northern Australia to transmit energy by a submarine cable to Singapore is a step closer after the Australian government granted environmental approvals for the $19 billion project on Wednesday.
Montana asbestos clinic seeks to reverse court finding that it submitted hundreds of false claims
A health clinic in a Montana town plagued by deadly asbestos contamination has asked an appeals court to reverse a lower court determination that it submitted hundreds of false claims.
He once poached the wild animals of Zimbabwe. Now he preaches against it
In Zimbabweโs wildlife-rich but poverty stricken Chiredzi district, an ex-poacher recently released from prison now preaches the gospel of conservation.
Groups say they're shut out of global treaty talks on plastics pollution in Bangkok
Experts meet in Bangkok this week to advance what would be the first international treaty to tackle the surging problem of plastic pollution.
Malawi receives an insurance payout of $11.2 million for El Nino-linked drought disaster
The Malawian government has received an insurance payout of $11.2 million for an El Nino-linked drought that led to a disaster declaration in the southern African nation.
Floods from 'training thunderstorms' lead to dramatic rescues and 2 deaths in Connecticut
Officials in Connecticut say two women died after being swept away by floodwaters brought by torrential rains that fell there and on New York's Long Island.
Ernesto retains strength as a hurricane over the open Atlantic
Two people who drowned off South Carolinaโs Hilton Head Island where rip current warnings related to Hurricane Ernesto were posted have been identified as Ohio men.
Heavy rains hit Pakistan's south as this monsoon's death toll rises to 209
Officials say flash floods triggered by the latest monsoon rains have swept through streets in southern Pakistan and blocked a key highway in the north.
A hunterโs graveyard shift: grabbing pythons in the Everglades
In the dead of night, hunters go deep into the Florida Everglades, searching for the invasive Burmese pythons that are eating up mice, rabbits and other prey.
Trump zigzags between economic remarks and personal insults at rally in critical Pennsylvania
Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly swerved from a message focused on the economy into non-sequiturs and personal attacks, including thrice declaring that he was better looking than Vice President Kamala Harris.
Hundreds of miles away, Hurricane Ernesto still affects US beaches with rip currents, house collapse
Hurricane Ernesto was being felt this weekend along much of the U.S. Eastern Seaboard, even with the storm hundreds of miles offshore and crossing Bermuda.
Hurricane Ernesto weakens into tropical storm as it moves away from Bermuda over open waters
Hurricane Ernesto has weakened into a tropical storm as it moves away from Bermuda over open waters of the Atlantic after crossing over the tiny British territory early in the day with heavy rains and strong winds.
Bird flu restrictions cause heartache for 4-H kids unable to show off livestock at fairs across US
States across the country have implemented strict restrictions around livestock after an outbreak of avian influenza, commonly referred to as โbird flu.โ.
Hurricane Ernesto lashes Bermuda as wealthy British territory closes down
Hurricane Ernesto has started to pound Bermuda with heavy winds and rain after officials on the tiny British territory in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean opened shelters and closed government offices.
Palau's president says China is weaponizing lucrative tourism over his refusal to break Taiwan ties
Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr. says Beijing weaponizes tourism to the Pacific Island archipelago in an effort to force it to sever ties with Taiwan.
Evacuation ordered in northern Japan, power out, flights, trains canceled as a typhoon approaches
Thousands of people in northern Japan were ordered to evacuate because of risks of flooding and mudslides from a powerful typhoon approaching in the Pacific Ocean.
Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will lose same amount of Colorado River water next year as in 2024
Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will continue to live with less water next year from the Colorado River after the U.S. government Thursday announced water cuts preserving the status quo.
Watchdogs want US to address extreme plutonium contamination in Los Alamos' Acid Canyon
Watchdogs are raising new concerns about legacy contamination in Los Alamos, the birthplace of the atomic bomb and home to a renewed effort to manufacture key components for nuclear weapons.
Massachusetts governor signs law phasing out toxic PFAS in firefighters' gear
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has signed into law a bill that would phase out the use of PFAS in firefightersโ protective gear.
Feds announce funding push for ropeless fishing gear that spares rare whales
Federal authorities say new efforts to convert some types of commercial fishing to ropeless gear that is safer for rare whales will be supported by millions of dollars in funding.
Greenland court orders anti-whaling activist Paul Watson must remain in custody until Sept. 5
Police say a court in Greenland has ruled that veteran environmental activist and anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson must remain in custody as authorities consider Japanโs request for his extradition.
How a small group of nuns in rural Kansas vex big companies with their investment activism
Among corporate Americaโs most persistent shareholder activists are 80 nuns in a monastery outside Kansas City.
Ernesto grows into Cat 2 hurricane as it aims for Bermuda, leaving many in Puerto Rico without power
Hurricane Ernesto has strengthened into a Category 2 storm as it barrels toward Bermuda after leaving hundreds of thousands of people in Puerto Rico without power or water.
Democrats trust Harris slightly more than Biden on climate change, an AP-NORC poll finds
As the Democratic National Convention approaches, a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that Democrats have slightly higher trust in Vice President Kamala Harrisโ ability to address the issue of climate change than President Joe Biden.
Developers of stalled Minnesota copper-nickel mine plan studies that may lead to significant changes
The developers of a long-delayed copper-nickel mining project in northeastern Minnesota have announced plans for a series of studies over the next year on potential ways to improve environmental safeguards and make the mine more cost- and energy-efficient.
Hidden report reveals how workers got sick while cleaning up Ohio derailment site
The creeks around East Palestine, Ohio, were so badly contaminated by last yearโs disastrous Norfolk Southern derailment that some workers became sick during the cleanup.