‘Average’ Atlantic hurricane season will bring more storms, 2021 no exception
After 2020’s record-breaking hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean, it would be nice to catch a weather break in 2021 — but hurricane activity is showing no signs of slowing down.
Biden invites Russia, China to 1st global climate talks of administration
President Joe Biden is including rivals Vladimir Putin of Russia and Xi Jinping of China among the invitees to the first big climate talks of his administration.
New River Gorge: Sprawling 73,000-acre national park and preserve the 1st of its kind on the East Coast
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, located in West Virginia, received its dual status in January 2021 which gives the nearly 73,000-acre area federal protection as well as defends the wildlife and ecosystem from being destroyed by manmade means.
Lava spews as Iceland volcano comes to life for first time in 6,000 years
The Fagradals Mountain volcano had been dormant for 6,000 years, and this is the first volcanic eruption in this area of the country in nearly 800 years.
The largest ‘potentially hazardous asteroid’ of 2021 will pass by Earth on March 21
The largest asteroid to pass by our planet in 2021 will be at its closest on Sunday, providing astronomers a rare chance to see the giant rock that formed at the dawn of our solar system.
Warm spring ahead: NOAA predicts above-average temperatures across most of US
Saturday will officially mark the first day of spring, and according to NOAA’s new U.S. Spring Outlook, the season may end up feeling more like summer.
Philly to dim lights to make it safer for birds in flight
The lights of Philadelphia might not shine as bright in the coming weeks as a coalition in the City of Brotherly Love tries to prevent millions of migrating birds that pass through twice a year from slamming into skyscrapers and crashing to the sidewalk.
Pollen seasons in the US getting longer, more intense due to climate change, study finds
Feeling like your allergies have been getting worse the past few years? A new study suggests that climate change is making pollen seasons longer and more intense.
Coke debuts first new bottle size in a decade, and it's made from recycled plastics
Coca-Cola is offering a new drink size for the first time in a decade - and with packaging that’s made from 100% recycled plastic.
GM sets goal of offering electric-only vehicles by 2035, going carbon neutral by 2040
General Motors announced Thursday it wants to eliminate non-electric light-duty vehicles by 2035 in a goal to go carbon neutral by 2040.
Biden signs sweeping climate orders targeting US oil, gas and coal emissions
Biden’s orders will pause new oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters and target fossil fuel subsidies.
Paris Climate Agreement: What it is, how it started and what happens now that the US has rejoined
Rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement was one of several moves President Joe Biden made in the first days of his administration to undo actions by former President Donald Trump.
The Arctic of yesterday: Report shows a warmer, less frozen Arctic is well underway
NOAA’s 2020 report card shows the Arctic is clearly transforming to a warmer, less frozen and biologically changed region.
Federal court strikes down Trump rule easing power plant pollution regulations
A federal appeals court has thrown out a rule that made one of the Trump administration’s most momentous climate rollbacks.
2020 becomes Earth’s second hottest year on record
2020 has officially been ranked as Earth’s second hottest year, according to scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
COVID-19 linked to biggest drop in US greenhouse gas emissions since WWII, report finds
The COVID-19 pandemic caused greenhouse gas emissions in the United States to drop by 10.3% in 2020, according to preliminary data by the Rhodium Group.
Oceana report says Amazon has a ‘plastic problem’, pollutes oceans with 22 million pounds of plastics per year
A new report estimates that Amazon generated enough plastic packaging waste in 2019 to circle the Earth 500 times.
Biden introduces environmental team: 'No time to waste'
The team was assembled in hopes of steering the U.S. toward greater action to curb climate change and protect air and water.
Changes made after numerous trees at White Rock Lake chopped down
In October, Oncor clear-cut trees to protect power lines on three acres of land called the Old Fish Hatchery.
Rep. Deb Haaland, Biden's pick for interior secretary, will be 1st Native American in post
President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland as interior secretary, according to a person familiar with the decision, a historic pick that would make her the first Native American to lead the powerful federal agency that has wielded influence over the nation's tribes for generations.