Images highlight just how drastic change in Great Lakes ice coverage has been in recent years
Read full article: Images highlight just how drastic change in Great Lakes ice coverage has been in recent yearsIce coverage for all the Great Lakes was at historical lows, with the coldest of the lakes — Lake Superior — having just 1% ice coverage as of Tuesday. The historical average is 40%.
Renewable energy jumps to new high, powered by China solar boom
Read full article: Renewable energy jumps to new high, powered by China solar boomAn international agency reports that the installation of renewable energy worldwide hit a record high last year, with 92.5% of all new electricity brought online coming from the sun, wind or other clean sources.
Wildfires in North and South Carolina fueled by drought, wind and fallen trees from Hurricane Helene
Read full article: Wildfires in North and South Carolina fueled by drought, wind and fallen trees from Hurricane HeleneDry conditions, wind and trees downed by Hurricane Helene are fueling wildfires in North and South Carolina.
Pilot and 2 young daughters survive the night on airplane wing after crashing into icy Alaska lake
Read full article: Pilot and 2 young daughters survive the night on airplane wing after crashing into icy Alaska lakeA pilot and his two young daughters have survived on the wing of a plane for about 12 hours after it crashed and was partially submerged in an icy Alaska lake.
Democrats say EPA illegally canceled hundreds of grants aimed at boosting 'environmental justice'
Read full article: Democrats say EPA illegally canceled hundreds of grants aimed at boosting 'environmental justice'Senate Democrats accuse the Environmental Protection Agency of breaking the law when they cancelled grants worth more than $1.5 billion focused on improving the environment in minority communities hit hard by pollution.
After Lahaina fire, Hawaii residents address their risk by becoming 'Firewise'
Read full article: After Lahaina fire, Hawaii residents address their risk by becoming 'Firewise'Since the 2023 Maui fires that destroyed Lahaina, communities across Hawaii have sought ways to protect themselves from more destructive fires wrought by decades of climate change, urban development, and detrimental land use policies.
US infrastructure improved with Biden-era spending but there's a long way to go
Read full article: US infrastructure improved with Biden-era spending but there's a long way to goThe American Society of Civil Engineers said that the state of U.S. infrastructure had improved, though just a little.
A decadelong climate lawsuit saw plaintiffs grow from childhood to adulthood. Now, it's over
Read full article: A decadelong climate lawsuit saw plaintiffs grow from childhood to adulthood. Now, it's overThe U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a petition filed by young climate activists who argued that the federal government's role in climate change violated their constitutional rights.
Firefighters in the Carolinas battle multiple wildfires as New Jersey crews contain a forest blaze
Read full article: Firefighters in the Carolinas battle multiple wildfires as New Jersey crews contain a forest blazeFirefighters in North and South Carolina are battling multiple wind-driven wildfires.
A new thermal steam vent is grabbing attention in ever-changing Yellowstone National Park
Read full article: A new thermal steam vent is grabbing attention in ever-changing Yellowstone National ParkYellowstone National Park has a new thermal vent spewing steam in the air that could be visible to tourists once visitors flock back into the park.
Georgia jury orders Monsanto parent to pay nearly $2.1 billion in Roundup weedkiller lawsuit
Read full article: Georgia jury orders Monsanto parent to pay nearly $2.1 billion in Roundup weedkiller lawsuitA jury in Georgia has ordered Monsanto parent Bayer to pay nearly $2.1 billion in damages to a man who says the company’s Roundup weed killer caused his cancer.
From deluges to drought: Climate change speeds up water cycle, triggers more extreme weather
Read full article: From deluges to drought: Climate change speeds up water cycle, triggers more extreme weatherAround the globe, hotter temperatures stoked by climate change are increasing the odds of both severe drought and heavier precipitation that can wreak havoc on people and the environment.
Murphy, a beloved bald eagle who became a foster dad, dies following violent storms in Missouri
Read full article: Murphy, a beloved bald eagle who became a foster dad, dies following violent storms in MissouriA beloved bald eagle who gained popularity after incubating a rock is mourned after dying from head trauma sustained during violent storms in Missouri last week.
Experts say US weather forecasts will worsen as DOGE cuts mean fewer balloon launches
Read full article: Experts say US weather forecasts will worsen as DOGE cuts mean fewer balloon launchesWith massive job cuts, the National Weather Service is reducing vital weather balloon launches in eight northern locations.
States push to shift road funds to transit and bike projects as Trump threatens cuts
Read full article: States push to shift road funds to transit and bike projects as Trump threatens cutsAs President Donald Trump's administration seeks to roll back funding for transit, walking and biking projects, some states are trying to advance them on their own.
World Glacier Day: Trekking the blue ice of Perito Moreno in Argentina
Read full article: World Glacier Day: Trekking the blue ice of Perito Moreno in ArgentinaFriday, March 21 marks the inaugural World Glacier Day, an international observance established by the United Nations to raise awareness about the rapid retreat of glaciers worldwide.
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano puts on dazzling show with lava fountains hundreds of feet high
Read full article: Hawaii's Kilauea volcano puts on dazzling show with lava fountains hundreds of feet highThe most recent eruption episode of Hawaii’s most active volcano has ended after sending fountains of lava hundreds of feet into the sky.
Swarms of midges are bugging a Tuscan beach town, which wants an emergency declared to help
Read full article: Swarms of midges are bugging a Tuscan beach town, which wants an emergency declared to helpResidents of the Tuscan beach enclave of Orbetello are seeking a state of emergency declaration to help combat an invasion of midges that are keeping people indoors and threatening businesses catering to tourists.
What to know about Greenpeace after the Dakota Access protest case decision
Read full article: What to know about Greenpeace after the Dakota Access protest case decisionA North Dakota jury has found Greenpeace must pay hundreds of millions of dollars to a pipeline company in connection with protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline.
Blizzard conditions hit the Midwest while wildfires and tornadoes threaten Central US
Read full article: Blizzard conditions hit the Midwest while wildfires and tornadoes threaten Central USAnother storm system is affecting millions of people in the middle of the U.S. Parts of the Midwest and Great Plains faced blizzard conditions Wednesday and a broad swath of neighboring states are at risk of high winds and wildfires.
Greenpeace must pay over $660M in case over Dakota Access protest activities, jury finds
Read full article: Greenpeace must pay over $660M in case over Dakota Access protest activities, jury findsA North Dakota jury has found Greenpeace liable for defamation and other claims in connection with protests against an oil pipeline's construction.
Brush fire, smoky conditions shut down road leading in and out of Florida Keys
Read full article: Brush fire, smoky conditions shut down road leading in and out of Florida KeysTraffic is now flowing in and out of the Florida Keys after a brush fire led officials to briefly close U.S. 1, snarling traffic for hours for those trying to enter or leave the island chain.
Trump backs higher pay for wildland firefighters while DOGE cuts wildfire support staff
Read full article: Trump backs higher pay for wildland firefighters while DOGE cuts wildfire support staffWildland firefighters will keep a four-year-old pay hike under a GOP-led spending bill signed by President Donald Trump.
California's wine industry leery of tariffs, but some growers hope they help
Read full article: California's wine industry leery of tariffs, but some growers hope they helpEscalating trade tensions between the U.S. and Europe are being closely watched in California’s already struggling iconic wine industry.
Fishermen want to go green but say DOGE cuts prevent that
Read full article: Fishermen want to go green but say DOGE cuts prevent thatCommercial fishermen and seafood processors and distributors seeking to convert to new, lower-carbon emission systems say they are finding federal funding they were counting on for the work is frozen or unavailable in the wake of sweeping budget cuts touted by President Donald Trump.
Quirky livestream that lets viewers help fish is a hit with millions
Read full article: Quirky livestream that lets viewers help fish is a hit with millionsThe central Dutch city of Utrecht has installed a “fish doorbell” that lets viewers of an online livestream help fish in their springtime swim to shallow spawning grounds.