Think it's hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN says
Read full article: Think it's hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN saysA new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a three-out-of-four chance that the next five years will average more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial temperatures.
Some brands say their jeans are eco-friendly. Here's how to find a pair that's actually sustainable
Read full article: Some brands say their jeans are eco-friendly. Here's how to find a pair that's actually sustainableYour jeans have probably passed through cotton farms, dye houses and wash facilities before reaching your closet.
West Coast chemical emergencies raise questions about the safety of massive industrial tanks
Read full article: West Coast chemical emergencies raise questions about the safety of massive industrial tanksThere are millions of chemical tanks around the U.S., and experts say it is exceedingly rare for them to fail.
9 missing after Washington paper mill tank rupture and officials say there's no hope of survivors
Read full article: 9 missing after Washington paper mill tank rupture and officials say there's no hope of survivorsCrews are resuming the search for nine people presumed killed at a Washington state paper mill where a chemical tank ruptured.
Argentina seizes 700 trafficked marine animals shipped from Kenya
Read full article: Argentina seizes 700 trafficked marine animals shipped from KenyaArgentine authorities have seized more than 700 marine animals trafficked from Kenya in a major wildlife trafficking bust at Buenos Aires’ Ezeiza International Airport.
Releasing cool water protects fish in the Grand Canyon. That comes at cost to hydropower
Read full article: Releasing cool water protects fish in the Grand Canyon. That comes at cost to hydropowerFederal officials are considering cool water releases for the third consecutive year at Glen Canyon Dam in Northern Arizona this summer to safeguard the humpback chub, a federally protected fish.
Southern California officials lift all evacuation orders for residents near damaged chemical tank
Read full article: Southern California officials lift all evacuation orders for residents near damaged chemical tankOfficials have lifted evacuation orders for final 16,000 residents near a damaged chemical tank in California.
Parts of Europe swelter in record May heat as deaths at amateur sports events spur warnings
Read full article: Parts of Europe swelter in record May heat as deaths at amateur sports events spur warningsEurope is baking under unseasonal heat that is shattering temperature records and prompting government warnings after deaths were reported at amateur sports events in France.
Inside SeaWorld Florida’s effort to rescue, grow, and restore Caribbean corals
Read full article: Inside SeaWorld Florida’s effort to rescue, grow, and restore Caribbean coralsWalk into SeaWorld Florida’s Coral Rescue Center, and the first thing you notice is the light - a deep, oceanic blue that washes over rows of tanks filled with some of the rarest coral on Earth.
Newsom's office warns Californians to avoid Chevron this holiday weekend, citing high gas prices
Read full article: Newsom's office warns Californians to avoid Chevron this holiday weekend, citing high gas pricesCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office is warning people to avoid buying gas from Chevron stations over Memorial Day weekend because of the high price at the pump.
Do Jackson Hole’s busiest trails create a wildlife ‘sacrifice zone’? Study finds coexistence.
Read full article: Do Jackson Hole’s busiest trails create a wildlife ‘sacrifice zone’? Study finds coexistence.Researchers have found that wildlife near Jackson, Wyoming, coexists with heavy human recreation.
You’ve had mold removed from your home, but you still feel sick. What now? How 1 woman got help
Read full article: You’ve had mold removed from your home, but you still feel sick. What now? How 1 woman got helpWhat happens after the mold is found and removed from your home? Experts say for some people, the health effects can linger long after the cleanup is over. That's why a woman created a virtual clinic to help people with mold-related illnesses.
Atlantic hurricane season forecast to be milder than normal thanks to El Nino
Read full article: Atlantic hurricane season forecast to be milder than normal thanks to El NinoMeteorologists predict a developing El Nino could dampen the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season, but it won't eliminate storms.
Trump eases refrigerant rule in a bid to address surging grocery costs
Read full article: Trump eases refrigerant rule in a bid to address surging grocery costsThe Trump administration is loosening a federal rule that requires grocery stores and air-conditioning companies to reduce greenhouse gases used in cooling equipment.
UN votes to support strong action on climate change despite US efforts to thwart the effort
Read full article: UN votes to support strong action on climate change despite US efforts to thwart the effortThe U.N. General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to support strong action to prevent climate change despite recent diplomatic efforts by the United States to have the measure withdrawn.
Plastic bags don't go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?
Read full article: Plastic bags don't go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?You may have heard that recycling plastic grocery bags can jam up machinery, but what might not be as well known is that there are other ways to get rid of the stuff.
Kansas farmers hit hard by weather extremes and growing costs, wheat crop could be worst since 1972
Read full article: Kansas farmers hit hard by weather extremes and growing costs, wheat crop could be worst since 1972Amid a punishing drought, tariffs and the high cost of fertilizers, farming wheat has become more uncertain as farmers in western Kansas are feeling the impact in their major wheat producing region.
San Francisco turns to AI to avoid collisions between ships and whales searching for food
Read full article: San Francisco turns to AI to avoid collisions between ships and whales searching for foodClimate change is pushing starving gray whales into the San Francisco Bay in unusual numbers, where ship strikes killed at least 40% of the 21 whales found dead last year.
Brevard voters to decide whether to keep Indian River Lagoon cleanup tax
Read full article: Brevard voters to decide whether to keep Indian River Lagoon cleanup taxOnce again, Brevard County will let voters decide if they want to pay for cleaning the beautiful, yet infamously polluted Indian River Lagoon. On Tuesday, county commissioners approved sending a renewal of the 10-year half-penny sales tax back to the ballot this November.
More than 17,000 under evacuation orders as Southern California wildfire threatens homes
Read full article: More than 17,000 under evacuation orders as Southern California wildfire threatens homesMore than 17,000 people are under evacuation orders as a wildfire continues to threaten suburban homes in Southern California.
The worst climate future is less likely, but the best one is slipping away, scientists say
Read full article: The worst climate future is less likely, but the best one is slipping away, scientists sayBoth the old best and worst case future scenarios in the fight against climate change are being jettisoned by the world’s top scientists as they prepare the next series of huge United Nations reports.
New Mexico wildfire sparked by fatal medical plane crash spreads quickly in rural area
Read full article: New Mexico wildfire sparked by fatal medical plane crash spreads quickly in rural areaA wildfire sparked by the fatal crash of a small medical plane in New Mexico has triggered evacuations for a rural area north of the Capitan Mountains and closures in the Lincoln National Forest.
Thousands ordered to evacuate as Southern California wildfire threatens homes
Read full article: Thousands ordered to evacuate as Southern California wildfire threatens homesAuthorities have ordered thousands of people to evacuate as a wind-driven wildfire threatens suburban homes in Southern California.
Brazilian court to rule on whether Belo Sun’s Amazon gold mine stays suspended
Read full article: Brazilian court to rule on whether Belo Sun’s Amazon gold mine stays suspendedA Brazilian court is set to rule on the controversial Volta Grande gold mine project in the Amazon, operated by Canadian company Belo Sun.
These invasive ‘potatoes’ have flooded Florida. Here’s what makes them a problem
Read full article: These invasive ‘potatoes’ have flooded Florida. Here’s what makes them a problemThere are plenty of invasive plants in the Sunshine State. But you might want to be wary of the ones that look like potatoes.
US-Mexico border wall construction is desecrating sacred sites, Indigenous leaders say
Read full article: US-Mexico border wall construction is desecrating sacred sites, Indigenous leaders sayIndigenous leaders say that federal contractors are desecrating sacred Native American places and cultural sites at an unprecedented pace in the rush to build more walls on the U.S.-Mexico border.
Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years leaves farmers struggling and fewer veggies at the market
Read full article: Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years leaves farmers struggling and fewer veggies at the marketHawaii's recent catastrophic flooding has devastated local farms, leaving many farmers struggling.
Why does Florida have so many sinkholes? Welcome to the layer cake
Read full article: Why does Florida have so many sinkholes? Welcome to the layer cakeIn Central Florida, we’re notorious for a lot, but one thing that scares every homeowner? Sinkholes. So why are they so common, especially here in Central Florida? We bring in a layered cake.
Trump administration aims to relax limits on toxic wastewater from coal-fired power plants
Read full article: Trump administration aims to relax limits on toxic wastewater from coal-fired power plantsThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants to relax limits that require coal-fired power plants to prevent the release of toxic heavy metals into streams and rivers.
Expected closure of Everglades detention center is no accident given timing, environmentalists say
Read full article: Expected closure of Everglades detention center is no accident given timing, environmentalists sayEnvironmental groups say the expected closure of a detention center in the Florida Everglades is linked to their lawsuit.
Bald eagle hatchlings spotted in a Chicago park may be the city's first for more than a century
Read full article: Bald eagle hatchlings spotted in a Chicago park may be the city's first for more than a centuryTwo bald eagle hatchlings have been spotted in a Chicago park in what experts believe is a first for the Windy City in more than a century.
Seagrass is coming back to the Indian River Lagoon. Here’s what the data shows
Read full article: Seagrass is coming back to the Indian River Lagoon. Here’s what the data showsThe 2025 aerial mapping study, which tracks seagrass extent across the 156-mile lagoon, from Volusia County down to Jupiter, shows a 72% increase in seagrass coverage since 2023.
Trump says he’ll move to suspend federal gasoline tax. He needs an OK from Congress
Read full article: Trump says he’ll move to suspend federal gasoline tax. He needs an OK from CongressPresident Donald Trump is moving to suspend the federal tax on gasoline to help Americans shoulder surging fuel prices caused by the Iran war.
Fuel shortages and high prices push adoption of EVs in Africa, led by Ethiopia
Read full article: Fuel shortages and high prices push adoption of EVs in Africa, led by EthiopiaUse of electric vehicles in Africa is surging, led by Ethiopia, as soaring prices and fuel shortages compel countries to opt for cleaner and cheaper transport.
‘It will turn into a swamp’: Lake Mary considers plan to clean up West Crystal Lake
Read full article: ‘It will turn into a swamp’: Lake Mary considers plan to clean up West Crystal LakeThe City of Lake is voting to approve an interlocal agreement with Seminole County to incorporate West Crystal Lake into its lake management program.
Scientists say don't forget about plants. Climate change is endangering tens of thousands of species
Read full article: Scientists say don't forget about plants. Climate change is endangering tens of thousands of speciesGlobal warming extinctions usually have people picturing the last polar bears or other furry critters disappearing.
Wind projects are stalled because the Pentagon isn't completing its reviews, industry group says
Read full article: Wind projects are stalled because the Pentagon isn't completing its reviews, industry group saysA clean energy group says the Pentagon is holding up the development of more than 250 new onshore wind farms on private lands by failing to complete its national security reviews.
Agency will move forward with plans to propose weakening some Biden-era PFAS limits, official says
Read full article: Agency will move forward with plans to propose weakening some Biden-era PFAS limits, official saysThe Trump administration plans to weaken some Biden-era limits on "forever chemicals" in drinking water.
Air conditioning battery program for renters could help cities manage grid stress during heat waves
Read full article: Air conditioning battery program for renters could help cities manage grid stress during heat wavesA renter-friendly pilot program in New York City is aiming to reduce strain on the power grid while helping customers with power bills.
After the Los Angeles wildfires, clergy crossed denominational lines and forged new bonds
Read full article: After the Los Angeles wildfires, clergy crossed denominational lines and forged new bondsFaith leaders in Southern California are uniting after devastating twin wildfires that hit the region in January 2025 causing unprecedented losses.
Hantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journey
Read full article: Hantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journeyOfficials and experts in Argentina are scrambling to figure out if their country is the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has gripped an Atlantic cruise.
Venezuela tells UN court that mineral-rich part of Guyana was fraudulently taken in colonial era
Read full article: Venezuela tells UN court that mineral-rich part of Guyana was fraudulently taken in colonial eraVenezuela insists that a mineral-rich region of Guyana was fraudulently taken in the 19th century.
A late spring snowstorm slams Colorado, closing schools and disrupting commuters
Read full article: A late spring snowstorm slams Colorado, closing schools and disrupting commutersA late spring snowstorm has started to taper off in Colorado after closing schools, delaying flights and creating slushy conditions for commuters.
Study says trees counter half the world's urban heating, but not in the places that need it most
Read full article: Study says trees counter half the world's urban heating, but not in the places that need it mostTree cover globally cools nearly half of the warming from built-up cities, but it’s doing it more in richer, cooler areas and less in hotter poorer areas where it’s needed most.
Spring plans meet snow in Denver as a late storm could be the season's biggest
Read full article: Spring plans meet snow in Denver as a late storm could be the season's biggestPeople in Colorado and Wyoming are getting out their snow shovels as a late-spring storm could bring Denver’s biggest snowfall of the season.
White House East Wing debris dumped at nearby golf course has toxic metals, a report says
Read full article: White House East Wing debris dumped at nearby golf course has toxic metals, a report saysThe National Park Service says debris from the demolition of the White House East Wing that was dumped at a nearby public golf course has tested positive for lead, chromium and other toxic metals.
A gold-fueled mining rush scars Brazil’s Amazon, spiking deforestation and mercury risks
Read full article: A gold-fueled mining rush scars Brazil’s Amazon, spiking deforestation and mercury risksGold prices have surged in recent years, sparking a mining rush in the Amazon that accelerates deforestation and mercury contamination.
Wall Street rallies to records after oil prices ease and corporate profits keep topping expectations
Read full article: Wall Street rallies to records after oil prices ease and corporate profits keep topping expectationsThe U.S. stock market rose to records after oil prices eased and companies kept reporting bigger profits for the start of the year than analysts expected.
Endangered whale protections may be delayed to 2035 under Trump-backed plan
Read full article: Endangered whale protections may be delayed to 2035 under Trump-backed planPresident Donald Trump's administration supports a proposal to delay rules to protect a vanishing species of whale in favor of commercial fishing interests.
Here’s when these invasive termites may put all of Florida at risk, experts warn
Read full article: Here’s when these invasive termites may put all of Florida at risk, experts warnA recent study shows that two destructive termites are spreading much farther throughout the state than experts initially predicted.
Iran war has put foreign workers in the Gulf at greater risk while raising the cost of going home
Read full article: Iran war has put foreign workers in the Gulf at greater risk while raising the cost of going homeThe Iran war has made life even more precarious for millions of foreign workers in the Middle East.
Tribes sue to halt exploratory drilling in Black Hills near sacred ceremonial site
Read full article: Tribes sue to halt exploratory drilling in Black Hills near sacred ceremonial siteNine Native American tribes are suing the federal government in a bid to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred site in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
Wall Street falls from its records and oil prices jump after fighting flares in the Middle East
Read full article: Wall Street falls from its records and oil prices jump after fighting flares in the Middle EastU.S. stocks fell from their record heights, while oil prices jumped following escalations in the Middle East that may undermine the ceasefire in the war with Iran.
Africa’s cellphone towers turn to solar as diesel costs surge
Read full article: Africa’s cellphone towers turn to solar as diesel costs surgeCellphone tower operators across Africa are increasingly turning to solar power to reduce reliance on costly diesel fuel and expand connectivity in off-grid areas.
Nations preserve a plan to adopt a global fee on shipping emissions, but keep their options open
Read full article: Nations preserve a plan to adopt a global fee on shipping emissions, but keep their options openThe world’s maritime nations preserved a plan to adopt the first global carbon fee on shipping, as they agreed to keep working on it in the fall and adjourned their meeting.
Apple leads Wall Street to more records as oil prices pull back
Read full article: Apple leads Wall Street to more records as oil prices pull backThe U.S. stock market set more records after Apple, Estee Lauder and others joined the list of companies delivering fatter profits for the start of the year than analysts expected.
Trump gives go-ahead to major new Canada-US oil pipeline
Read full article: Trump gives go-ahead to major new Canada-US oil pipelinePresident Donald Trump has granted a key approval to a major new pipeline that would move oil from Canada into the central U.S. The three-foot-wide Bridger Pipeline Expansion would carry up to 550,000 barrels of oil a day from the Canadian border with Montana down through eastern Montana and Wyoming, where it would link up with another pipeline.
Solar ranch in Tennessee aims to prove grazing cattle under the panels is a farmland win-win
Read full article: Solar ranch in Tennessee aims to prove grazing cattle under the panels is a farmland win-winA Tennessee solar developer is betting that cattle-grazing and solar panels can coexist — and benefit farmers as well as the electric grid.
Democrats investigate as Trump OKs almost $2 billion in taxpayer money to end offshore wind projects
Read full article: Democrats investigate as Trump OKs almost $2 billion in taxpayer money to end offshore wind projectsThe Trump administration is spending nearly $2 billion to get energy companies to walk away from U.S. offshore wind projects.
One of America’s oldest weather observatories shows people the science behind our climate
Read full article: One of America’s oldest weather observatories shows people the science behind our climateAt Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center, a weather station 15 miles south of Boston, staff and volunteers have been using many of the same tools to monitor the weather since it opened in 1885.
Environmental Protection Agency boss backs big budget cuts but Congress will get the final say
Read full article: Environmental Protection Agency boss backs big budget cuts but Congress will get the final sayThe head of the Environmental Protection Agency is back on Capitol Hill defending the administration's plan to cut in half the EPA's budget.
This year's World Cup games could be sizzling. Here's what's being done to prepare for extreme heat
Read full article: This year's World Cup games could be sizzling. Here's what's being done to prepare for extreme heatThe 2022 World Cup tournament in Qatar was moved from summer to winter because of the threat of extreme heat.
Georgia officials warn wildfires are still a threat as firefighters report progress
Read full article: Georgia officials warn wildfires are still a threat as firefighters report progressOfficials battling two large wildfires in southern Georgia say firefighters are bracing for a long battle even after weekend rains boosted their containment efforts.
High-level talks begin on moving away from fossil fuels at Colombia conference
Read full article: High-level talks begin on moving away from fossil fuels at Colombia conferenceMinisters and officials are gathered in Colombia for a high-level conference aimed at accelerating the shift away from fossil fuels, with financing emerging as a key challenge.
Trump lifts ban on mining near Boundary Waters, clearing way for Chilean company to seek permits
Read full article: Trump lifts ban on mining near Boundary Waters, clearing way for Chilean company to seek permitsPresident Donald Trump has lifted a federal ban on mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, clearing the way for a Chilean company eying the region's precious metals to begin applying for permits.
White House withdraws hospitality executive as nominee to lead the National Park Service
Read full article: White House withdraws hospitality executive as nominee to lead the National Park ServicePresident Donald Trump is withdrawing his nomination of a hospitality company executive to lead the National Park Service.
Trump administration to pay 2 more companies to walk away from US offshore wind leases
Read full article: Trump administration to pay 2 more companies to walk away from US offshore wind leasesThe Trump administration has announced two more payouts for energy companies to walk away from U.S. offshore wind projects under development.