White House: Climate change to bring global tensions, security threats, migration
The Biden administration is laying out the heightened security threats, rising tensions and increased refugee flows facing the U.S. as the climate warms
The Biden administration is laying out the heightened security threats, rising tensions and increased refugee flows facing the U.S. as the climate warms
Harris to discuss drought, Biden climate change proposal at Lake Mead
Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday will visit Lake Mead in Nevada to highlight the problems caused by Western drought.
Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday will visit Lake Mead in Nevada to highlight the problems caused by Western drought.
PFAS: EPA announces strategy to regulate toxic 'forever chemicals'
The EPA is unveiling a new strategy to regulate PFAS, or so-called toxic "forever chemicals," that are used in countless consumer products.
The EPA is unveiling a new strategy to regulate PFAS, or so-called toxic "forever chemicals," that are used in countless consumer products.
Huntington Beach oil spill: 1,200-foot ship dragged oil pipeline, Coast Guard says
The Coast Guard designated the MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, S.A. -- the operator of the vessel involved in an anchor-dragging incident that may have caused the oil spill in Huntington Beach -- and Dordellas Finance Corporation -- the owner of the vessel -- as parties in interest in the marine casualty event.
The Coast Guard designated the MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, S.A. -- the operator of the vessel involved in an anchor-dragging incident that may have caused the oil spill in Huntington Beach -- and Dordellas Finance Corporation -- the owner of the vessel -- as parties in interest in the marine casualty event.
Climate change: US report targets economic risks from extreme weather
A new White House report addresses how the U.S. economy could be affected by climate change, including extreme heat, flooding, storms and wildfires.
A new White House report addresses how the U.S. economy could be affected by climate change, including extreme heat, flooding, storms and wildfires.
OC oil spill likely 25,000 gallons; FBI joins investigation
The amount of crude oil spilled into the is believed to be close to about 25,000 gallons, or only about one-fifth of what officials estimated, the Coast Guard announced Thursday.
The amount of crude oil spilled into the is believed to be close to about 25,000 gallons, or only about one-fifth of what officials estimated, the Coast Guard announced Thursday.
Biden administration to install wind farms coast-to-coast to combat climate change
The projects are part of President Joe Biden’s plan to deploy 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030, generating enough electricity to power more than 10 million homes.
The projects are part of President Joe Biden’s plan to deploy 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030, generating enough electricity to power more than 10 million homes.
Netflix's 'Squid Game' creator says Donald Trump's election helped inspire him to finally make the hit show
"Squid Game" creator Hwang Dong-hyuk said he sat on the concept for years until he finally thought the world was ready.
"Squid Game" creator Hwang Dong-hyuk said he sat on the concept for years until he finally thought the world was ready.
Antarctica’s 2021 winter was among the coldest on record
Scientists said it was the second coldest winter after 2004 in the 60-year weather record at Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station.
Scientists said it was the second coldest winter after 2004 in the 60-year weather record at Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station.
Pope Francis urges lawmakers to fight climate change
The pope addressed parliamentarians who were in Rome for a preparatory meeting before the U.N's annual climate conference, which begins in Glasgow, Scotland, on Oct. 31.
The pope addressed parliamentarians who were in Rome for a preparatory meeting before the U.N's annual climate conference, which begins in Glasgow, Scotland, on Oct. 31.
Pentagon's climate plan includes training for warfare in hotter, harsher world
A new Pentagon climate plan calls for incorporating the realities of a hotter, harsher Earth at every level in the U.S. military.
A new Pentagon climate plan calls for incorporating the realities of a hotter, harsher Earth at every level in the U.S. military.
California oil spill: Mystery lingers around cause of pipeline leak
Key questions remain: Could the line have been hit days before the leak started? What ship is responsible? And if a ship anchor is not the culprit, what else could it be?
Key questions remain: Could the line have been hit days before the leak started? What ship is responsible? And if a ship anchor is not the culprit, what else could it be?
Google limits ad revenue on climate change denial content
Google is targeting digital ads promoting false climate change claims or being used to make money from such content in its latest crackdown on misinformation, according to a company blog post.
Google is targeting digital ads promoting false climate change claims or being used to make money from such content in its latest crackdown on misinformation, according to a company blog post.
California fires may have killed hundreds of giant sequoias
The lightning-caused KNP Complex that erupted on Sept. 9 has burned into 15 giant sequoia groves in the park.
The lightning-caused KNP Complex that erupted on Sept. 9 has burned into 15 giant sequoia groves in the park.
Woman burned chasing dog into scalding hot spring at Yellowstone National Park
Park officials confirmed the woman suffered serious burns between her feet and shoulders and the dog did not make it.
Park officials confirmed the woman suffered serious burns between her feet and shoulders and the dog did not make it.
Pakistan earthquake kills at least 20, injures more than 200
A powerful, 5.9 magnitude earthquake collapsed at least one coal mine and dozens of mud houses in southwest Pakistan.
A powerful, 5.9 magnitude earthquake collapsed at least one coal mine and dozens of mud houses in southwest Pakistan.
California oil spill: Beaches close as delayed response prompts questions
The Coast Guard says it did not investigate initial reports of an oil spill for nearly 12 hours because it didn’t have enough corroborating evidence and the agency was hindered by darkness and a lack of technology.
The Coast Guard says it did not investigate initial reports of an oil spill for nearly 12 hours because it didn’t have enough corroborating evidence and the agency was hindered by darkness and a lack of technology.
Invasive carp eDNA in Milwaukee River, DNR says
The Wisconsin DNR announced eDNA from invasive carp species has been detected in the Milwaukee River.
The Wisconsin DNR announced eDNA from invasive carp species has been detected in the Milwaukee River.
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.
Class-action lawsuit filed in Huntington Beach oil spill
The first federal lawsuit linked to the 126,000 gallons of oil that spilled into the ocean off Huntington Beach is a proposed class-action suit that includes claims to recover damages for individuals and businesses damaged by the massive leak. The man who brought forward the lawsuit also alleges he has been, or will be, exposed to toxic oil contaminants.
The first federal lawsuit linked to the 126,000 gallons of oil that spilled into the ocean off Huntington Beach is a proposed class-action suit that includes claims to recover damages for individuals and businesses damaged by the massive leak. The man who brought forward the lawsuit also alleges he has been, or will be, exposed to toxic oil contaminants.