Environment

Apr 14, 2017 10:20 AM EDT

Previously Undiscovered Carbon Cycle in Polar Glaciers Could Become Significant Global Carbon Source

Researchers found that most of the carbon in the stream was produced by photosynthesizing bacteria.

Apr 14, 2017 10:33 AM EDT

This Solar-Powered Tool Can Create Fresh Water Out of Thin Air

In the future, every household will be able to produce nearly three liters of water daily with this tool.

Apr 13, 2017 01:08 PM EDT

Rare 'Snownado' Engulfs Man in Alberta --- Watch as He Disappears in the Swirling Icy Wind

Soderholm who also followed his friend right after disappearing in the rare whirlwind formation described the experience as "painful."

Apr 12, 2017 10:50 AM EDT

Scientists Unearth Legendary 14,000-Year-Old Village in Canada That Could Rewrite North American History

The ancient village that's older than the wheel, Rome and the Pyramids of Giza speaks volumes on ancient North American history.

Apr 12, 2017 10:38 AM EDT

56,000 Gallons of 'Sugary' Sewage: Mountain Dew Syrup Spill in Pepsi Plant Prompts Environmental Concern

Due to the massive amount of the sugary compound mixed with sewage waste (56,000 gallons), the plant started to have a huge foaming event.

Apr 11, 2017 06:41 AM EDT

Donald Trump's War on Wildlife: Trump Lifts Ban on Shooting Hibernating Bears, Trapping Resting Wolves, Other Wildlife Protection Laws

The signed measure allows hunters to shoot hibernating bears, set up traps when wolves are resting with their cubs and use aircraft to track and kill wildlife refuges.

Apr 11, 2017 05:50 AM EDT

The Mysterious, Torturous Hum Plaguing People Around the World

What is this strange Hum that's driving people crazy?

Volunteers Clean Up Community Garden On Earth Day

Apr 10, 2017 12:12 PM EDT

Earth Day Celebrations This Month -- Here's How You Can Help Protect the Planet

Earth Day 2017 will take place this coming April 22. Local and international organizations are working to provide the public with educational activities to raise awareness about climate change and the environment.

Apr 10, 2017 08:55 AM EDT

Deadly Tree: This Tropical Tree Slaughters Birds for No Good Reason

Most living species attack – for food, for survival – but they usually do so out of instinct. There’s one tree in the world that doesn’t seem to play by the usual rules: Pisonia grandis.

Pesticide Ban: Evidence Links Chemicals to Bird, Bee Deaths, Exctinction Threats

Apr 10, 2017 08:23 AM EDT

Are Neonicotinoids Killing You? Traces Of Potentially Deadly Pesticides Found in US Drinking Water

A study conducted by researchers from the University of Iowa and the U.S. Geological Survey has found traces of pesticides known as neonicotinoids, for the first time, in US' drinking water.

Apr 10, 2017 09:00 AM EDT

ALERT: Severe Bleaching Events Destroy Two-Thirds of Great Barrier Reef in Just 12 Months

Over two-thirds of Great Barrier Reef damaged by back-to-back bleaching events.

Apr 10, 2017 08:40 AM EDT

Gold-Plated Crystal Sensor Is the Future of Natural Gas Detectors

New kind of sensor is capable of detecting invisible infrared signatures emitted by various kinds of gases, plastics and other sources.

Apr 07, 2017 11:49 AM EDT

Climate Change May Increase the Amount of Severe Aircraft Turbulence, Here's Why

Severe aircraft turbulence could become two to three times more frequent due to stronger wind shears within the jet streams generated by climate change.

Apr 06, 2017 01:24 PM EDT

9,600 Tree Species Found in Danger of Extinction, Says First Ever Global Survey

Trees play a very important role in a healthy ecosystem, and the first ever global database of trees revealed that thousands of species are discovered to be under threat of extinction.