Environment

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.

50 Year Anniversary Of Conquest Of Mount Everest

Apr 03, 2017 01:22 PM EDT

Himalayan Glaciers Granted With 'Living Entity' Status to Fight Environmental Damage

Some Himalayan glaciers were granted with living human entity with same rights as a person to prevent environmental damage. The decision was made after alarming receding rate of glaciers were recorded.

Apr 03, 2017 12:32 PM EDT

Turkmenistan's Mysterious 'Door to Hell' Has Been in Flames for Over 40 Years

What's keeping this mysterious crater from perpetually burning for decades?

Apr 03, 2017 05:58 AM EDT

Mysterious Megatunnels in South America Were Dug by Giant Sloths

Of course, such gigantic tunnels would be created by gigantic creatures.

Scientists Create New Method To Convert Water And Sunshine To 'Solar' Fuel

Apr 03, 2017 10:55 AM EDT

Scientists Devise New Method to Convert Water and Sunshine to 'Solar' Fuel

A team of scientists from the US Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the California Institute of Technology has successfully devised a new method to convert water and sunshine into usable "solar" fuel.

Mar 31, 2017 02:40 PM EDT

From Food Waste to Cars: Scientists Create Sustainable Tires Using Eggshells, Tomato Skin

Researchers from Ohio State University have found a way to recycle food waste, specifically eggshells and tomato skin, into car tires, replacing carbon black, a petroleum-based filler used in creating tires.