Trump administration is erasing history and science at national parks, lawsuit argues
Read full article: Trump administration is erasing history and science at national parks, lawsuit arguesConservation and historical organizations are suing the Trump administration over National Park Service policies that the groups say erase history and science from America’s national parks.
California walloped by winter storm with high winds and heavy rain and snow
Read full article: California walloped by winter storm with high winds and heavy rain and snowCalifornia is being walloped by a powerful winter storm carrying thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy snow in the mountains.
Extreme drought persists in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia despite Sunday rain. Here’s how to reduce wildfire risk
Read full article: Extreme drought persists in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia despite Sunday rain. Here’s how to reduce wildfire riskDespite seeing thunderstorms on Sunday, the rain barely made a dent in the drought across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, and officials are urging residents to do their part to help reduce the risk of wildfires.
A storm system sweeps across the Southeast triggering tornado watches and damaging winds
Read full article: A storm system sweeps across the Southeast triggering tornado watches and damaging windsA strong storm system has brought tornado watches and damage in parts of the Southeast just as the Northeast starts to warm up.
States reliant on Colorado River fail to meet the latest deadline to find consensus
Read full article: States reliant on Colorado River fail to meet the latest deadline to find consensusThe seven Western states that depend on the Colorado River have missed a deadline for the second time to agree on a plan addressing record drought and water shortages.
US ocean regulator faces criticism over changes to right whale protection rule
Read full article: US ocean regulator faces criticism over changes to right whale protection ruleThe U.S.’s ocean regulator plans to make industry-friendly changes to a longstanding rule designed to protect vanishing whales.
Trump administration urges nations to call for the withdrawal of a UN climate proposal
Read full article: Trump administration urges nations to call for the withdrawal of a UN climate proposalThe Trump administration is urging other nations to press a tiny Pacific island country to withdraw a United Nations draft resolution supporting strong action to prevent climate change, including reparations for damage caused by any nation that fails to take actiom.
Falling cocoa prices won't necessarily mean cheaper Valentine's Day chocolates
Read full article: Falling cocoa prices won't necessarily mean cheaper Valentine's Day chocolatesCocoa prices have fallen nearly 70% since last Valentine’s Day, but that won’t make heart-shaped boxes of chocolate or even chocolate Easter bunnies more affordable this year.
What can toughen Louisiana coast against worsening storms? 4 years and 30,000 trees
Read full article: What can toughen Louisiana coast against worsening storms? 4 years and 30,000 treesIn the wetlands of coastal southeast Louisiana, conservation groups are wrapping up a four-year project to plant 30,000 trees.
A California photographer is on a quest to photograph hundreds of native bees
Read full article: A California photographer is on a quest to photograph hundreds of native beesCalifornia photographer and conservationist Krystle Hickman is on a quest to document hundreds of species of native bees, which are under threat by climate change and habitat loss, some of it caused by the more recognizable and agriculturally valued honey bee.
Thailand uses a birth control vaccine to curb its elephant population near expanding farms
Read full article: Thailand uses a birth control vaccine to curb its elephant population near expanding farmsThailand has begun using a birth control vaccine on elephants in the wild to try curb a growing problem where human and animal populations encroach on each other.
Scientific studies calculate climate change as health danger, while Trump calls it a 'scam'
Read full article: Scientific studies calculate climate change as health danger, while Trump calls it a 'scam'The Trump administration has revoked a scientific finding that climate change is a danger to public health, an idea that President Donald Trump called “a scam.”.
California announces investigation into delayed evacuation orders during LA-area wildfire
Read full article: California announces investigation into delayed evacuation orders during LA-area wildfireCalifornia’s top prosecutor is opening a civil rights investigation into how delayed evacuations impacted a historically Black community ravaged by one of the January 2025 Los Angeles-area wildfires.
EPA ends credits for automatic start-stop vehicle ignition, a feature Zeldin says 'everyone hates'
Read full article: EPA ends credits for automatic start-stop vehicle ignition, a feature Zeldin says 'everyone hates'The Environmental Protection Agency says it is ending credits to automakers who install automatic start-stop ignition systems in their vehicles.
Trump nominates a hospitality executive to lead the National Park Service
Read full article: Trump nominates a hospitality executive to lead the National Park ServicePresident Donald Trump has nominated for director of the National Park Service an executive from a hospitality company that has extensive contracts with the agency he would lead.
Scientists say genetic analysis could greatly speed restoration of iconic American chestnut
Read full article: Scientists say genetic analysis could greatly speed restoration of iconic American chestnutA new study says genetic testing can speed the return of the American chestnut tree that once dominated Eastern U.S. forests.
Trump's EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned US fight against climate change
Read full article: Trump's EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned US fight against climate changeThe Environmental Protection Agency has revoked a key scientific finding that supported U.S. regulations on greenhouse gas emissions.
Takeaways from AP and Public Source's report on pollution and safety issues at Pittsburgh coke plant
Read full article: Takeaways from AP and Public Source's report on pollution and safety issues at Pittsburgh coke plantLast year, an explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works outside Pittsburgh killed two U.S. Steel workers and injured 11 others, including contractors.
EV charging build-out has stayed hot, but the Trump administration is throwing up new roadblocks
Read full article: EV charging build-out has stayed hot, but the Trump administration is throwing up new roadblocksThe build-out of electric vehicle charging in the U.S. has not stopped since President Donald Trump returned to office.
Portugal's interior minister steps down in response to growing criticism over storm response
Read full article: Portugal's interior minister steps down in response to growing criticism over storm responsePortuguese Interior Minister Maria Lúcia Amaral has resigned amid criticism of her government's response to recent winter storms.
Death toll rises to 31 after Tropical Cyclone Gezani hits Madagascar and crushes houses
Read full article: Death toll rises to 31 after Tropical Cyclone Gezani hits Madagascar and crushes housesAuthorities in Madagascar say at least 31 people have died after Tropical Cyclone Gezani hit the large Indian Ocean island.
Trump set to gut US climate change policy and environmental regulations: White House official
Read full article: Trump set to gut US climate change policy and environmental regulations: White House officialThe White House says the Trump administration will revoke a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.
Record snow drought in Western US raises concern for a spring of water shortages and wildfires
Read full article: Record snow drought in Western US raises concern for a spring of water shortages and wildfiresExcept for California, most Western states are experiencing the worst snow drought in decades, not because of dry conditions but really warm temperatures that change snow to rain.
All of Florida is now at risk thanks to these invasive termites, experts say
Read full article: All of Florida is now at risk thanks to these invasive termites, experts sayA new study from the University of Florida has revealed that two invasive species of termites in Florida have begun to spread farther than experts previously predicted.
In the Arctic, the major climate threat of black carbon is overshadowed by geopolitical tensions
Read full article: In the Arctic, the major climate threat of black carbon is overshadowed by geopolitical tensionsA coalition of nations and environmental groups is lobbying the International Maritime Organization to create regulations around black carbon, or soot, that spews from ships and blankets parts of glaciers and snow.
Trump ends Obama-era restrictions on commercial fishing in protected area off New England
Read full article: Trump ends Obama-era restrictions on commercial fishing in protected area off New EnglandPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order reopening a huge swath of the Atlantic to commercial fishing.
Energy chief Wright says orders empowering coal plants helped keep lights on during winter storm
Read full article: Energy chief Wright says orders empowering coal plants helped keep lights on during winter stormThe Trump administration says its emergency orders keeping coal-fired plants running helped prevent blackouts during the recent cold snap.
Valentine flower imports increase at Miami airport, despite tariffs and higher costs, officials say
Read full article: Valentine flower imports increase at Miami airport, despite tariffs and higher costs, officials sayThe magic behind millions of romantic Valentines Day bouquets happens in a cargo warehouse at a South Florida airport.
FEMA will resume staff reductions that were paused during winter storm, managers say
Read full article: FEMA will resume staff reductions that were paused during winter storm, managers sayFEMA is resuming staff cuts that were paused during January's severe winter storm, according to two FEMA managers.
The consumer-friendly Energy Star program survived Trump. What about other efficiency efforts?
Read full article: The consumer-friendly Energy Star program survived Trump. What about other efficiency efforts?Energy Star, the program that helps guide consumers to more energy-efficient appliances and electronics, has survived President Donald Trump’s attempt to kill it.
Giant snails and tiny insects threaten the South's rice and crawfish farms
Read full article: Giant snails and tiny insects threaten the South's rice and crawfish farmsFarmers in Louisiana are going toe-to-toe with some nasty enemies: apple snails that clog crawfish traps while laying millions of bubblegum-colored eggs and tiny bugs called delphacids that can wipe out half a rice field while spreading plant disease.
EPA administrator outlines Trump's plan speed up rebuilding of homes destroyed by LA wildfires
Read full article: EPA administrator outlines Trump's plan speed up rebuilding of homes destroyed by LA wildfiresTrump administration officials traveled to Los Angeles to outline the president’s plan to override state and local rules and speed up the permitting process for reconstruction of tens of thousands of homes destroyed by last year’s wildfires.
Study shows particle pollution from wildfire smoke was tied to 24,100 deaths per year in the US
Read full article: Study shows particle pollution from wildfire smoke was tied to 24,100 deaths per year in the USA new study out in the journal Science Advances finds that chronic exposure to wildfire smoke has contributed to tens of thousands of deaths each year in the United States.
Why improving indoor air quality can make a real difference
Read full article: Why improving indoor air quality can make a real differenceAre you spending more time inside this winter? Consumer Reports says improving indoor air quality can make a real difference. CR experts share simple ways to reduce indoor pollution plus the top-performing air purifiers from CR’s exclusive lab tests.
Heavy smoke reduces visibility to ‘essentially zero’ Wednesday morning, prompting road, school closures in Putnam County
Read full article: Heavy smoke reduces visibility to ‘essentially zero’ Wednesday morning, prompting road, school closures in Putnam CountyBoth directions of State Road 20 in Putnam County were closed early Wednesday due to “extremely heavy smoke in the area,” prompting Robert H. Jenkins Jr. Elementary and Interlachen Jr.–Sr. High School to close for the day, according to the sheriff’s office.
IOC open to earlier dates for future Winter Olympics and Paralympics because of warmer temperatures
Read full article: IOC open to earlier dates for future Winter Olympics and Paralympics because of warmer temperaturesStaging future Winter Games as early as January and the Paralympic Winter Games in February is a possibility because of warmer temperatures, the International Olympic Committee says.
Agave or bust! Mexican long-nosed bats head farther north in search of sweet nectar
Read full article: Agave or bust! Mexican long-nosed bats head farther north in search of sweet nectarMexican long-nosed bats have a taste for agave nectar, fueling their migration from Mexico to the U.S. each summer.
MAHA has reshaped health policy. Now it's working on environmental rules
Read full article: MAHA has reshaped health policy. Now it's working on environmental rulesMAHA activists who want to hold corporations accountable for harming Americans’ health have found an unlikely ally in a Republican-led Environmental Protection Agency that has traditionally supported big businesses and less regulation.
Southern US enters a second week of biting cold and prolonged outages
Read full article: Southern US enters a second week of biting cold and prolonged outagesPeople in North Carolina are digging out from a foot or more of snow and Florida farmers need their frozen plants to thaw before they can assess the damage.
Yet another judge rejects Trump effort to block offshore wind, saying NY project can resume
Read full article: Yet another judge rejects Trump effort to block offshore wind, saying NY project can resumeA federal judge has ruled that an offshore wind project aimed at powering 600,000 New York homes can resume construction.
‘Living landmark’: Atlantic Beach neighbors voice frustrations after 250-year-old live oak removed for construction
Read full article: ‘Living landmark’: Atlantic Beach neighbors voice frustrations after 250-year-old live oak removed for constructionA 250-year-old live oak, a landmark in an Atlantic Beach neighborhood, was recently cut down, leaving neighbors saddened and concerned about preserving the city’s historic trees.
Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of cold
Read full article: Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of coldPunxsutawney Phil, the legendary groundhog that lives in a tree stump in rural Pennsylvania, has issued the most highly anticipated weather forecast of the season: six more weeks of winter.
More frigid temperatures expected in much of US after a weekend of heavy snow
Read full article: More frigid temperatures expected in much of US after a weekend of heavy snowForecasters warned that dangerous extra-cold conditions will persist for a huge swath of the U.S. from the Gulf Coast into New England.
Collar cams offer a bear's eye view into the lives of grizzlies on Alaska's desolate North Slope
Read full article: Collar cams offer a bear's eye view into the lives of grizzlies on Alaska's desolate North SlopeResearchers at Washington State University and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game are using collar cams to study a remote population of grizzly bears on Alaska's North Slope.
A former Sierra Club Foundation director sues over internal racism that he says hinders its mission
Read full article: A former Sierra Club Foundation director sues over internal racism that he says hinders its missionA former Sierra Club Foundation employee is suing the nonprofit, alleging that normal workplace interactions got twisted into an unfair harassment complaint to force him out after he called out racial discrimination internally.
Powerful storm starts hitting East Coast, including parts unaccustomed to heavy snow
Read full article: Powerful storm starts hitting East Coast, including parts unaccustomed to heavy snowA “bomb cyclone” is starting to bring heavy snow to the Southeast and is ushering in frigid temperature to much of East Coast Saturday.
Freezing reptile dubbed 'Lizard in a blizzard' is rescued after being buried in Rhode Island snow
Read full article: Freezing reptile dubbed 'Lizard in a blizzard' is rescued after being buried in Rhode Island snowWildlife officials say a large exotic lizard was found buried in the snow in Rhode Island.
Florida braces for frost and possible snow flurries as winter storms hit other parts of the US
Read full article: Florida braces for frost and possible snow flurries as winter storms hit other parts of the USFlorida won’t be getting hit with massive blankets of snow and ice like the rest of the U.S., but even frosty windshields and a few flurries can feel like Antarctica to people with permanent sandal tans.
Thousands face another arctic blast without power as East Coast preps for a storm
Read full article: Thousands face another arctic blast without power as East Coast preps for a stormFrustrations are bubbling up for the tens of thousands that have been without power for nearly a week in the U.S. South as a new storm looms.
Scientists marvel at a Galapagos seabird that wandered 3,000 miles to California
Read full article: Scientists marvel at a Galapagos seabird that wandered 3,000 miles to CaliforniaScientists on a research vessel off the California coast are marveling at a rare find — a waved albatross was spotted soaring over the Pacific.
Florida wildlife officials investigate 101 reported vulture deaths at state park
Read full article: Florida wildlife officials investigate 101 reported vulture deaths at state parkThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the reported deaths of dozens of vultures at Blue Spring State Park, according to an FWC spokesperson.
Climate change worsened rains and floods which killed dozens in southern Africa, study shows
Read full article: Climate change worsened rains and floods which killed dozens in southern Africa, study showsResearchers say human-induced climate change worsened recent torrential rains and floods in southern Africa.
EPA plan would begin rolling back 'good neighbor' rule on downwind pollution from smokestacks
Read full article: EPA plan would begin rolling back 'good neighbor' rule on downwind pollution from smokestacksThe Trump administration is taking a step toward rolling back a rule that limits smokestack emissions that burden downwind areas in neighboring states.
Winter drilling program in Alaska petroleum preserve can proceed, judge rules
Read full article: Winter drilling program in Alaska petroleum preserve can proceed, judge rulesA federal judge has refused to block a winter oil and gas exploration project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska that opponents said was improperly analyzed by the federal government.
It's one storm after another for much of the US, but the next one's path is uncertain
Read full article: It's one storm after another for much of the US, but the next one's path is uncertainWinter's brutal grip on the U.S. East will continue in the coming days, with subfreezing temperatures reaching into Florida and a potential blizzard threatening the Atlantic coast.
Eating snow cones or snow cream can be a winter delight, if done safely
Read full article: Eating snow cones or snow cream can be a winter delight, if done safelyGetting outdoors to enjoy simple pleasures is unlikely to be front of mind for people in a 1,300-mile stretch of the United States where a massive weekend storm brought deep snow and bitter cold.
Dutch government is ordered to protect residents on Caribbean island of Bonaire from climate change
Read full article: Dutch government is ordered to protect residents on Caribbean island of Bonaire from climate changeA court has ordered the Dutch government to draw up a plan to protect residents of the Caribbean island of Bonaire from the devastating effects of climate change.
Judge rules Massachusetts offshore wind project halted by Trump administration can continue
Read full article: Judge rules Massachusetts offshore wind project halted by Trump administration can continueA federal judge said Tuesday that a nearly completed Massachusetts offshore wind project can continue, as the industry successfully challenges the Trump administration in court.
Trump executive order seeks to speed up rebuilding of homes destroyed by Los Angeles wildfires
Read full article: Trump executive order seeks to speed up rebuilding of homes destroyed by Los Angeles wildfiresPresident Donald Trump says he has signed an executive order that seeks to speed up reconstruction of tens of thousands of homes destroyed by the Los Angeles area wildfires in 2025.
'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight over threats from nuclear weapons, climate change and AI
Read full article: 'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight over threats from nuclear weapons, climate change and AIA science-oriented advocacy group moved its “Doomsday Clock” to 85 seconds to midnight, saying the Earth is closer than ever to destruction.
30 people dead from effects of winter storm as more freezing cold pummels US
Read full article: 30 people dead from effects of winter storm as more freezing cold pummels USMany U.S. residents are facing another night of below-freezing temperatures and no electricity after a massive winter storm dumped more snow in Northeast and left parts of the South coated in ice.
Mavericks' flights grounded by winter storm as NBA postpones games in Memphis and Milwaukee
Read full article: Mavericks' flights grounded by winter storm as NBA postpones games in Memphis and MilwaukeeThe NBA has postponed games in Memphis and Milwaukee because of a massive winter storm that is creating dangerous travel conditions across much of the U.S. The Dallas Mavericks tried twice to fly to Milwaukee for their Sunday night game against the Bucks, but conditions didn’t allow it.
Rescuers recover more bodies from landslide in Indonesia, with 72 still missing
Read full article: Rescuers recover more bodies from landslide in Indonesia, with 72 still missingImproved weather has helped rescuers in Java, Indonesia, recover more bodies after a landslide killed over two dozen villagers.
King Charles III believes ‘harmony’ can help save the planet. His documentary explains how
Read full article: King Charles III believes ‘harmony’ can help save the planet. His documentary explains howKing Charles III has teamed up with Amazon Prime to make a film about his vision for saving the planet, 16 years after he wrote a book on the subject.
California sues the Trump administration over plans to restart oil pipelines along the coast
Read full article: California sues the Trump administration over plans to restart oil pipelines along the coastCalifornia Attorney General Rob Bonta is suing the Trump administration for approving an oil company's plans to restart two oil pipelines along the state's coast.
What weather apps sometimes miss about dangerous winter storm conditions
Read full article: What weather apps sometimes miss about dangerous winter storm conditionsThat snowflake icon on your smartphone app might be quick and handy — it just might not be as accurate as a human when the weather gets rough.
Malawi rolls out cholera vaccines as rains and floods raise the threat of deadly outbreaks
Read full article: Malawi rolls out cholera vaccines as rains and floods raise the threat of deadly outbreaksThe southern African nation of Malawi has started a cholera vaccination rollout this week in a bid to stem the threat of a disease that kills tens of thousands of people globally each year.
To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives that are safer for your pets and yard
Read full article: To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives that are safer for your pets and yardWinter has its fans, but even those who enjoy playing in the snow probably dislike the chore of clearing up after a big storm that dumps several inches or even feet of snow and ice.
Firefighters face attacks, drones and arsonists while battling deadly blazes in Chile
Read full article: Firefighters face attacks, drones and arsonists while battling deadly blazes in ChileFirefighters and security forces in Chile are battling deadly wildfires that have killed at least 21 people and destroyed vast areas of forests.
Italian expert's manufactured snow will play big role at the Milan Cortina Games
Read full article: Italian expert's manufactured snow will play big role at the Milan Cortina GamesDavide Cerato will play a major role in skiing and snowboarding events at the upcoming Olympics, but he won’t be competing.
Interpol-backed police make nearly 200 arrests in Amazon region gold mining sweep
Read full article: Interpol-backed police make nearly 200 arrests in Amazon region gold mining sweepPolice from Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana and Suriname have arrested nearly 200 people in their first-ever joint cross-border operation targeting illegal gold mining in the Amazon.
6 easy power-saving tips that can save you big bucks on your energy bill
Read full article: 6 easy power-saving tips that can save you big bucks on your energy billThe average energy bill for someone living in Florida runs anywhere between $150 and $250 a month, but there are some simple things you can do right now that can easily make a difference.
Rescue efforts underway after landslides hit New Zealand campground and house with 2 confirmed dead
Read full article: Rescue efforts underway after landslides hit New Zealand campground and house with 2 confirmed deadLandslides have hit a house and a campground in New Zealand, killing at least two people while emergency crews are trying to rescue people buried in rubble.
NBA, ACC men, UConn women among college hoops games affected by approaching winter storm
Read full article: NBA, ACC men, UConn women among college hoops games affected by approaching winter stormAn approaching major winter storm has prompting a shuffling of an NBA game, an NHL game and dozens of college basketball games this weekend.
Researchers find Antarctic penguin breeding is heating up sooner, and that's a problem
Read full article: Researchers find Antarctic penguin breeding is heating up sooner, and that's a problemA new study finds that warming temperatures are causing Antarctic penguins to breed earlier, threatening some species with extinction by century's end.
