USDA declares 82 NC counties natural disaster areas as drought blankets the state
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 82 North Carolina counties as natural disaster…
SeaWorld fielding uptick in rescue calls for sick seabirds. ‘They’re extremely skinny.’ – San Diego Union-Tribune
An increase in deaths of seabirds along California’s coastline, including San Diego, is believed to be from starvation…
Exploring the hidden costs of suburban sprawl
Due to continued suburban sprawl over the last several decades, the United States faces escalating crises for both…
Waukesha County hit by historic flooding again | Waukesha Co. News
WAUKESHA COUNTY — It is like déjà vu all over again due to flooding and stormy weather. In…
U.S. allows mining near Minnesota wilderness area, with waters flowing into Canada
Open this photo in gallery: An aerial view from Birch River, a few kilometres downstream from the Twin…
MSC’s ‘blue tick’ scheme creates illusion of ethically sourced fish, study claims | Fishing
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), which operates a “blue tick” scheme to indicate the sustainability of fish, has…
Washington DC’s 240 million-gallon sewage spill is a symptom of nationwide trouble
When 240 million gallons of raw sewage spilled into the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., starting in mid-January…
The ocean off California keeps breaking heat records
An extreme marine heat wave is simmering the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California, and experts are…
Dust storms have overtaken Coachella. Researchers say it’s a sign of what’s to come
A powerful dust storm disrupted the first weekend of the Coachella music festival as blustery winds swept over…
Apple accelerates progress with highest-ever recycled material in its products
April 16, 2026 UPDATE Apple accelerates environmental progress with highest‑ever recycled material in its products New milestones include removing…