Rope tornado stretches across sky in Canada
Footage filmed by Neil and Danae Serfas on June 15 showed the tornado whipping up a massive cloud of dust and dirt on farmland in D’Arcy, Saskatchewan.
Footage filmed by Neil and Danae Serfas on June 15 showed the tornado whipping up a massive cloud of dust and dirt on farmland in D’Arcy, Saskatchewan.
Research finds links between air quality and COVID vulnerability: UCLA
Long-term exposure to poor air quality increased the risk of COVID-19 throughout the country last year, according to research announced Wednesday from a UCLA-led team.
Long-term exposure to poor air quality increased the risk of COVID-19 throughout the country last year, according to research announced Wednesday from a UCLA-led team.
Toxic 'forever chemicals' detected in half of US makeup, study finds
More than half the makeup sold in the U.S. and Canada contains toxic “forever chemicals” associated with serious health conditions, a new study found.
More than half the makeup sold in the U.S. and Canada contains toxic “forever chemicals” associated with serious health conditions, a new study found.
Goldman environmental prize winners overcome challenges of the pandemic
The awards, often called the equivalent of Nobel prizes, recognize grassroots activists across the globe.
The awards, often called the equivalent of Nobel prizes, recognize grassroots activists across the globe.
Antarctic glacier ice shelf shrank by one-fifth since 2017
Satellite video shows the ice shelf holding the Pine Island Glacier in Antarctica back from the sea is breaking up much faster than before.
Satellite video shows the ice shelf holding the Pine Island Glacier in Antarctica back from the sea is breaking up much faster than before.
UN: World must tackle climate change, extinction crisis together
A new United Nations report says the world needs to tackle the climate change and extinction crises together, not separately.
A new United Nations report says the world needs to tackle the climate change and extinction crises together, not separately.
Local lockdowns brought fast global ozone reductions: NASA
As a result of the lower NOx emissions, by June 2020, global ozone levels had dropped to a level that policymakers thought would take at least 15 years to reach by conventional means, such as regulations.
As a result of the lower NOx emissions, by June 2020, global ozone levels had dropped to a level that policymakers thought would take at least 15 years to reach by conventional means, such as regulations.
Carbon dioxide in atmosphere 50% higher than dawn of industrial age
Scientists say the annual peak of global heat-trapping carbon dioxide in the air has reached another dangerous milestone: 50% higher than when the industrial age began.
Scientists say the annual peak of global heat-trapping carbon dioxide in the air has reached another dangerous milestone: 50% higher than when the industrial age began.
Cruises from Venice restart, bringing environmental protests
The voyage heralded the return of cruise ships to Venice but reignited an anti-cruise movement that opposes the passage of the enormous ships through the fragile lagoon.
The voyage heralded the return of cruise ships to Venice but reignited an anti-cruise movement that opposes the passage of the enormous ships through the fragile lagoon.
Chemical container ship which sank off Sri Lanka coast sows fears of environmental disaster
The operator of the container ship MV X-Press Pearl says the experts were able to board the vessel and attach a tow line, but that “efforts to move the ship to deeper waters have failed.” It says the back of the ship is now touching the ocean bottom at a depth of 21 meters (70 feet).
The operator of the container ship MV X-Press Pearl says the experts were able to board the vessel and attach a tow line, but that “efforts to move the ship to deeper waters have failed.” It says the back of the ship is now touching the ocean bottom at a depth of 21 meters (70 feet).
Biden admin to suspend oil, gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The Biden administration is suspending oil and gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as it reviews the environmental impacts of drilling in the remote region.
The Biden administration is suspending oil and gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as it reviews the environmental impacts of drilling in the remote region.
Climate change responsible for more than a third of global heat deaths, study says
A new study has calculated that more than one-third of global heat deaths can directly be attributed to human-caused climate change.
A new study has calculated that more than one-third of global heat deaths can directly be attributed to human-caused climate change.
Study suggests Greenland ice sheet is ‘close to a tipping point’ due to global warming
A significant part of the western Greenland ice sheet may reach a tipping point, which would make its current configuration become unstable, a new study suggests.
A significant part of the western Greenland ice sheet may reach a tipping point, which would make its current configuration become unstable, a new study suggests.
Giant tortoise thought to be extinct more than 100 years ago found in Galapagos
The giant tortoise found corresponds to a species considered extinct more than 100 years ago.
The giant tortoise found corresponds to a species considered extinct more than 100 years ago.
Study warns infertility due to climate change poses 'major threat' to many species
A new study warns that warmer temperatures could cause male infertility across many different species due to climate change, posing a previously unforeseen “major threat” to our biodiversity.
A new study warns that warmer temperatures could cause male infertility across many different species due to climate change, posing a previously unforeseen “major threat” to our biodiversity.
Ford unveils battery-powered Ford F-150 Lightning in electric debut
"If you lose power at home like the ice storms in Texas, the F-150 will power your house for day upon day," said Ford President and CEO Jim Farley. "It is all seamless and controlled through your phone on FordPass App."
"If you lose power at home like the ice storms in Texas, the F-150 will power your house for day upon day," said Ford President and CEO Jim Farley. "It is all seamless and controlled through your phone on FordPass App."
Iceberg bigger than Manhattan breaks off from Antarctica, dubbed world’s largest
The iceberg, named A-76, is bigger than the entire island of Manhattan.
The iceberg, named A-76, is bigger than the entire island of Manhattan.
Biden administration to repeal Trump-era rule aimed at curbing EPA’s power
The previous rule under the Trump administration was known as the Benefit-Cost Rule. EPA argues it essentially limited the strength the agency had on future Clean Air Act regulations and air pollution controls.
The previous rule under the Trump administration was known as the Benefit-Cost Rule. EPA argues it essentially limited the strength the agency had on future Clean Air Act regulations and air pollution controls.
Study: Air pollution mostly related to animal farming contributes to 17,900 annual deaths in US
A recent study found that air pollution created by farming — mostly related to livestock production — in the United States causes nearly 18,000 deaths a year.
A recent study found that air pollution created by farming — mostly related to livestock production — in the United States causes nearly 18,000 deaths a year.
As 1st state to declare climate emergency, Hawaii calls for action on ‘existential threat’
Hawaii made history in late April as the first U.S. state to declare a climate emergency, calling for a statewide effort to transition out of fossil fuel dependence by the year 2030.
Hawaii made history in late April as the first U.S. state to declare a climate emergency, calling for a statewide effort to transition out of fossil fuel dependence by the year 2030.