Environment

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.

Apr 06, 2017 12:00 PM EDT

Severe Drought Conditions Linked to Increase Risk of Death

Worsening or severe drought conditions can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease and even death.

Apr 06, 2017 10:27 AM EDT

WATCH: Parked Car Gets Flipped Like Pancakes by Tornado

The footage showed the horrifying moment the tornado swept across the parking lot then tossing the 4,000-pound car several feet high.

Apr 05, 2017 10:01 AM EDT

Critically Endangered Possum vs Human Livelihood: Barnaby Proposes Logging Protected Forest to Save Jobs

The possum is the state's faunal emblem. It was previously listed by then-environment minister Greg Hunt as critically-endangered. Last year, it was found through a survey that the population of the possum in the protected forest has reached 1,500.

EU Referendum - The White Cliffs Of Dover

Apr 05, 2017 05:08 AM EDT

The Original Brexit: Evidence Emerges of Britain’s Former Split From Europe

When Britain broke away from Europe, the whole world was rocked. But it turns out, it wasn't even the first time.

Apr 05, 2017 05:27 AM EDT

ALERT: Snow Releases Toxic, Carcinogenic Pollutants When Melting

Melting snow could lead to a higher short-term concentration of certain pollutants in the air, soil and surface of bodies of water.

Bay Area Water Inspectors Monitor Water Usage

Apr 05, 2017 05:04 AM EDT

Harvard’s Bionic Leaf Could End World Hunger

Could this be the first step in solving the global food crisis?

Apr 04, 2017 10:52 AM EDT

This Graphene Sieve Makes Clean Drinking Water From Seawater

Is this the solution for many countries' water problem?

Egyptian Tourist Destinations Struggle After Months Of Civil Unrest

Apr 04, 2017 06:37 AM EDT

Lost Ancient City of Ucetia Finally Found With Iconic Roman Mosaics

Ucetia, a settlement that used to be known only from an inscription, was recently found in southern France with stunning mosaics and structures that paint a picture of an innovative and advanced society.