PHOTOS: Massive oil spill off California coast shows impact on wildlife, beachside communities
Photos show patches of oil coating the sand, signs warning people to stay off the beach and cleanup contractors in white outfits using skimmers and barriers to try to contain and clean the spill.
Photos show patches of oil coating the sand, signs warning people to stay off the beach and cleanup contractors in white outfits using skimmers and barriers to try to contain and clean the spill.
Nobel Prize for physics goes to 3 for climate discoveries
The Nobel Prize for physics has been awarded to scientists Syukuro Manabe, Klaus Hasselmann and Giorgio Parisi for their climate-related discoveries.
The Nobel Prize for physics has been awarded to scientists Syukuro Manabe, Klaus Hasselmann and Giorgio Parisi for their climate-related discoveries.
Infants ingest 15 times more microplastics than adults, new study finds
Researchers suggest the reason for the higher number found in infants is because they’re far more exposed to microplastics through items such as their teething toys, sippy cups and carpeting.
Researchers suggest the reason for the higher number found in infants is because they’re far more exposed to microplastics through items such as their teething toys, sippy cups and carpeting.
California oil spill: Authorities investigate if ship’s anchor struck pipeline
One of the largest oil spills in recent California history over the weekend closed beaches and continued to threaten wildlife on Monday.
One of the largest oil spills in recent California history over the weekend closed beaches and continued to threaten wildlife on Monday.
Extreme drought uncovers 'ghost town' hidden under Utah reservoir
Drought conditions in Utah appear to have unearthed a hidden “ghost town” that is normally under the Rockport Reservoir.
Drought conditions in Utah appear to have unearthed a hidden “ghost town” that is normally under the Rockport Reservoir.
California oil spill: Wetlands may face ‘ecological disaster’ from pipeline failure
“We are starting to see oil-covered fish and birds washing up along our coastline," Huntington Beach Mayor Kim Carr said.
“We are starting to see oil-covered fish and birds washing up along our coastline," Huntington Beach Mayor Kim Carr said.
Fall foliage: Climate change affecting autumnal activity, experts say
Recent leaf-peeping seasons have been disrupted by weather conditions in New England, New York and elsewhere. Arborists and ecologists say the trend is likely to continue as the planet warms.
Recent leaf-peeping seasons have been disrupted by weather conditions in New England, New York and elsewhere. Arborists and ecologists say the trend is likely to continue as the planet warms.
Single-use plastic bag ban for Washington state now in effect
The statewide ban on plastic bags went into effect Friday.
The statewide ban on plastic bags went into effect Friday.
Kilauea eruption: Video captures lava spewing from Hawaii volcano
One of the most active volcanos on Earth is erupting on Hawaii’s Big Island.
One of the most active volcanos on Earth is erupting on Hawaii’s Big Island.
Grant County health department warns of harmful algae blooms in Moses Lake
The Grant County Health Department is warning against having any contact with any water from Moses Lake after toxic algae blooms were found in the water.
The Grant County Health Department is warning against having any contact with any water from Moses Lake after toxic algae blooms were found in the water.
Ultra-white paint could reduce need for AC, Purdue researchers say
Researchers at Purdue University hope an ultra-white paint could curb global warming.
Researchers at Purdue University hope an ultra-white paint could curb global warming.
Makah Tribe wins major step toward resuming whaling off Washington
An administrative law judge has recommended that a Native American tribe in Washington state once again be allowed to hunt gray whales — a major step in its decades-long effort to resume the ancient practice.
An administrative law judge has recommended that a Native American tribe in Washington state once again be allowed to hunt gray whales — a major step in its decades-long effort to resume the ancient practice.
UN: World leaders eye money, not emissions cuts, to combat climate change
World leaders made “faint signs of progress” on the financial end of fighting climate change in a special United Nations feet-to-the-fire meeting Monday, but they didn't commit to more crucial cuts in emissions of the heat-trapping gases that cause global warming.
World leaders made “faint signs of progress” on the financial end of fighting climate change in a special United Nations feet-to-the-fire meeting Monday, but they didn't commit to more crucial cuts in emissions of the heat-trapping gases that cause global warming.
UN chief calls for 'immediate' emission cuts to curb climate change
The head of the United Nations on Thursday called for “immediate, rapid and large-scale” cuts in greenhouse gas emissions to curb global warming.
The head of the United Nations on Thursday called for “immediate, rapid and large-scale” cuts in greenhouse gas emissions to curb global warming.
US: Wolves may need protections after states expand hunting
The Biden administration said Wednesday that federal protections may need to be restored for gray wolves in the western U.S. after Republican-backed state laws made it much easier to kill the predators.
The Biden administration said Wednesday that federal protections may need to be restored for gray wolves in the western U.S. after Republican-backed state laws made it much easier to kill the predators.
Climate change could force over 200 million people to move by 2050, report says
Climate change could push more than 200 million people to move within their own countries in the next three decades and create migration hot spots unless urgent action is taken in the coming years to reduce global emissions and bridge the development gap.
Climate change could push more than 200 million people to move within their own countries in the next three decades and create migration hot spots unless urgent action is taken in the coming years to reduce global emissions and bridge the development gap.
Invasive Japanese beetles threaten Yakima Valley growers
Thousands of invasive Japanese beetles have been caught in the Lower Yakima Valley this summer and pose a threat to the agricultural industry.
Thousands of invasive Japanese beetles have been caught in the Lower Yakima Valley this summer and pose a threat to the agricultural industry.
Pink and green: Auroras light up night sky in Tasmania, Alaska
The Southern and Northern lights pulled off spectacular shows in the skies over Tasmania and Alaska earlier this week.
The Southern and Northern lights pulled off spectacular shows in the skies over Tasmania and Alaska earlier this week.
More than 200 medical journals warn climate change is ‘greatest threat to global health’
Several accredited medical journals rallied together to warn leaders around the world that climate change is the “greatest threat to global health.”
Several accredited medical journals rallied together to warn leaders around the world that climate change is the “greatest threat to global health.”
Baby whale in J-Pod unwell, rule issued to keep boaters away
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has issued an emergency rule ordering commercial whale watch tours to stay farther away from an unwell baby orca to help her survive.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has issued an emergency rule ordering commercial whale watch tours to stay farther away from an unwell baby orca to help her survive.