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The dinosaurs may have already been suffering from mercury poisoning before a...
An asteroid that struck present-day Mexico 66 million years ago contributed to the extinction of the dinosaurs and 75% of life on Earth.But according to a new study, long-lasting volcanic eruptions in...
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Train-bragging has become so popular in light of Greta Thunberg's activism...
In an effort to reduce her carbon footprint, climate activist Greta Thunberg — who is Time's 2019 Person of the Year— hasn't flown since 2015. Thunberg's travel habits have inspired travelers from...
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The Amazon rainforest is about to cross an irreversible threshold that will...
The Amazon rainforest is "teetering on the edge" of an irreversible threshold that would turn it into a savanna, a group of top scientists warn.That's because humans have been cutting and burning the...
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Carbon dioxide in homes, offices, and classrooms could cut our capacity for...
By the end of the century, indoor carbon dioxide levels could climb so high that they cut human performance on complex cognitive tasks by 50%, according to scientists' calculations.A growing body of...
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30 of the best environmental photos of 2019 reveal the wonder and anguish of...
Reuters has compiled a list of its best environmental photos from 2019.Some show beautiful natural phenomena like snowflakes and super bolts.Others depict disasters like volcano eruptions and...
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The most mind-boggling scientific discoveries of 2019 include the first image...
Astronomers, anthropologists, geologists, and many other scientists made mind-boggling breakthroughs in 2019.Some highlights include work that produced the first image of a black hole, traced the...
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A giant 'blob' of hot water more than twice the size of California threatens...
A 386,000-square-mile chunk of the Pacific Ocean east of New Zealand is about 10 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than average.Sudden spikes in sea temperatures are called marine heat waves, and they can be...
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'Köpskam', a new Swedish 'shame of buying' trend, could spread to threaten...
It may seem as though the climate crisis is only changing the way we think to a small extent but, in other parts of the world, it's entirely reshaping consumer behavior.In addition to "flygskam"...
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Plastic bags are now banned in Mexico City
People in Mexico's massive capital city may have to return to the old ways starting Wednesday, when a new law takes effect banning plastic bags.Some say they are ready and willing, and grocery stores...
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Stunning images from space reveal the shocking extent of Australia's bushfire...
Australian bushfires sparked in September have spread for months, leading to a state of emergency in many regions.As of the new year, the blazes have scorched more than 14 million acres of land, killed...
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Fed officials are increasingly warning that climate change could damage the...
Federal Reserve officials are signaling fresh concerns about the dangers that extreme weather poses to the economy and to the financial system.The US has been relatively reluctant to incorporate...
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Surreal photos show smoke from Australia's bushfires turning the sky in New...
Smoke from the massive bushfires raging in Australia is turning the sky in New Zealand orange.New Zealand is about 1,200 miles across the Tasman Sea from Australia.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern...
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3 graphics reveal the unimaginable scale of Australia's fires
Since September, bushfires have razed an estimated 25 million acres in Australia. That's an area larger than South Korea, and it's 7 million more acres than burned in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest...
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Heartbreaking photos show koalas, kangaroos, and other animals being badly...
Massive bushfires are continuing to rage across Australia.The fires have claimed dozens of lives, and destroyed thousands of homes. The smoke is even turning the sky in New Zealand orange — about 1,200...
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You can make great investment returns while also helping the world. Here are...
The S&P 500 is up 27% over the past year, but several environmental, social, and governance-focused (ESG) funds have trounced the key index over the same period.Interest in ESG investing soared...
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24 destinations in North America that were ruined by tourists over the past...
The 2010s saw global tourism reach record numbers— including in North America — according to The Guardian.Attractions like the Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls have long been popular, but as increasing...
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Exploring agricultural drones: The future of farming is precision...
What Are Agricultural or Farming Drones?Agricultural drone technology has been improving in the last few years, and the benefits of drones in agriculture are becoming more apparent to farmers. Drone...
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32 award-winning underwater photos reveal a troupe of tiny seahorses, a...
The Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition highlights the best underwater photography taken each year.The winning images showcase a team of baby seahorses, small stingrays hitching a ride on a larger...
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The US saw 14 billion-dollar disasters in 2019 — the world's second-hottest...
NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced Wednesday that 2019 was the world's second-hottest year on record.The US saw 14 "billion-dollar disasters" last year,...
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An avian apocalypse has arrived in North America. Birdsong could become a...
Nearly 3 billion birds have disappeared across North America since 1970 — a 29% decline.Two-thirds of the continent's bird species are at risk of extinction due to climate change.According to a new...
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