Northern California hit by magnitude 5.4 earthquake New Year's Day
The New Year brought an earthquake to Northern California Sunday morning. A magnitude 5.4 quake hit at 10:35 a.m. about 9.3 miles southeast of Rio Dell, USGS said.
The New Year brought an earthquake to Northern California Sunday morning. A magnitude 5.4 quake hit at 10:35 a.m. about 9.3 miles southeast of Rio Dell, USGS said.
EPA investigating Colorado air pollution regulations for discrimination
The EPA is probing Colorado’s oversight of the state’s biggest polluters and whether the effect of that pollution on Hispanic residents and other racial minorities is discriminatory.
The EPA is probing Colorado’s oversight of the state’s biggest polluters and whether the effect of that pollution on Hispanic residents and other racial minorities is discriminatory.
Climate in 2022: Extreme heat, drought, floods fueled by warming planet
By October, the U.S. had experienced 15 major weather disasters with losses exceeding $1 billion in damage each, according to NOAA.
By October, the U.S. had experienced 15 major weather disasters with losses exceeding $1 billion in damage each, according to NOAA.
Wisconsin DNR; Sheboygan County's Adam Payne appointed secretary
Gov. Tony Evers appointed Sheboygan County Administrator Adam Payne to lead the Wisconsin DNR, replacing the retired Preston Cole.
Gov. Tony Evers appointed Sheboygan County Administrator Adam Payne to lead the Wisconsin DNR, replacing the retired Preston Cole.
Christmas tree pickup, recycling tips for after the holidays
Recycling options vary among communities but here are some general tips on how to get rid of your real tree.
Recycling options vary among communities but here are some general tips on how to get rid of your real tree.
Is Christmas wrapping paper recyclable? Tips for leftover holiday packaging
With piles of shiny Christmas paper, bows, boxes, and gift bags, some may be left wondering how to dispose of all the remnants.
With piles of shiny Christmas paper, bows, boxes, and gift bags, some may be left wondering how to dispose of all the remnants.
Polar bears near 'Polar Bear Capital' dying at alarming rate, new survey found
Females and bear cubs are having an especially hard time surviving, the study found.
Females and bear cubs are having an especially hard time surviving, the study found.
Your holiday dinner may contain thousands of microplastic particles, researchers say
Researchers in the U.K. are warning about how microplastics can infiltrate our food, conducting an experiment that found about 230,000 microplastic particles in a traditional roast chicken dinner with sides.
Researchers in the U.K. are warning about how microplastics can infiltrate our food, conducting an experiment that found about 230,000 microplastic particles in a traditional roast chicken dinner with sides.
Iconic Berlin Christmas tree decapitated by climate activists
The climate activists used a hydraulic lift and a hand saw to cut 6 feet off the top of the tree and hang up a banner stating: “This is only the tip of the Christmas tree.”
The climate activists used a hydraulic lift and a hand saw to cut 6 feet off the top of the tree and hang up a banner stating: “This is only the tip of the Christmas tree.”
Wisconsin groundwater PFAS rules move ahead with unanimous vote
The Wisconsin DNR board voted unanimously to proceed with regulating PFAS in the state's groundwater, 10 months after a plan was scrapped.
The Wisconsin DNR board voted unanimously to proceed with regulating PFAS in the state's groundwater, 10 months after a plan was scrapped.
Twitter suspends account that tracked Elon Musk's private jet
“He said this is free speech and he’s doing the opposite,” the 20-year-old college student who started the flight-tracking account said.
“He said this is free speech and he’s doing the opposite,” the 20-year-old college student who started the flight-tracking account said.
IOC delays selection of 2030 Winter Olympics host due to climate change concerns
Climate change is putting uncertainties on to future Winter Games.
Climate change is putting uncertainties on to future Winter Games.
What is nuclear fusion? Recent advance in research could be a clean-energy breakthrough
Researchers and outside experts acknowledge it will likely take decades more before fusion might one day be used to produce nearly limitless carbon-free energy.
Researchers and outside experts acknowledge it will likely take decades more before fusion might one day be used to produce nearly limitless carbon-free energy.
Colorado River water users convening amid 'dire' drought concerns
The two largest reservoirs on the river, Lake Mead and Lake Powell, are at unprecedented low levels.
The two largest reservoirs on the river, Lake Mead and Lake Powell, are at unprecedented low levels.
Former White House chef says climate change will make products like coffee, wine 'largely unavailable'
Sam Kass, who served as the primary chef of the Obama family in the White House warned that a number of the world's most valuable commodities will be “largely unavailable" in the next several decades.
Sam Kass, who served as the primary chef of the Obama family in the White House warned that a number of the world's most valuable commodities will be “largely unavailable" in the next several decades.
Mauna Loa eruption may end soon, scientists say
The Hawaiian mountain's first eruption in nearly 40 years may end soon, scientists say.
The Hawaiian mountain's first eruption in nearly 40 years may end soon, scientists say.
Doctors remove lung from dog that nearly died after inhaling fungus found in soil
An Illinois family nearly lost their 3-year-old black lab after he likely inhaled a fungus living in soil around his home.
An Illinois family nearly lost their 3-year-old black lab after he likely inhaled a fungus living in soil around his home.
Massive oil spill in Kansas biggest in Keystone history, federal data finds
A Canada-based energy company says 14,000 barrels of oil spilled into a creek in a rural area more than 100 miles northwest of Kansas City.
A Canada-based energy company says 14,000 barrels of oil spilled into a creek in a rural area more than 100 miles northwest of Kansas City.
Oldest DNA reveals what life was like in Greenland 2 million years ago
Scientists have discovered the oldest known DNA and used it to reveal what life was like 2 million years ago in the northern tip of Greenland.
Scientists have discovered the oldest known DNA and used it to reveal what life was like 2 million years ago in the northern tip of Greenland.
‘New to science’: At least 2 minerals discovered in meteorite that crashed in Somalia
The minerals have been named after the town of El Ali, where the meteorite crashed in Somalia, and “elkinstantonite,” after planetary scientist Lindy Elkins-Tanton.
The minerals have been named after the town of El Ali, where the meteorite crashed in Somalia, and “elkinstantonite,” after planetary scientist Lindy Elkins-Tanton.