Endocrine-disrupting compounds are pervasive in modern life, from food packaging to shampoo. Research is connecting their…
A new study reports that baby Florida sea turtles are consuming large quantities of plastic waste during a critical early…
A storm-driven chlorine gas release in a vulnerable community is the type of worst-case scenario that scientists and engineers…
Hurricanes Harvey, Michael and now Laura all had rapid intensification, but is it really becoming more common?
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Persistent heat waves and dry lightning are part of the problem. For firefighters, the erratic behavior gets dangerous quickly.
After the news media move on from a major disaster site, rebuilding continues for years.
The Trump administration is opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas leasing – a step that's as…
Wildfires blanketing several Western cities are creating hazardous health conditions. Don't count on cloth masks to…
A study shows that low-income communities and communities of color are bearing the brunt of the energy industry's pollution…
Companies are eager to mine the deep ocean for valuable mineral deposits. But scientists are concerned about impacts on…
Life in a honey bee hive is all about cooperating for the collective good.
Some rainstorms drench you in a second, while others drop rain in a nice peaceful drizzle. A meteorologist explains how…
Recent reports of dramatic declines in insect populations have sparked concern about an 'insect apocalypse.' But…
Hundreds of organizations are working around the world to restore damaged coral reefs. New research shows that rapid ocean…
Research that measures the public mood based on Twitter posts shows that it's currently at its lowest point in a decade.…
With trees infested by the emerald ash borer deemed essentially worthless, a team of designers wanted to see if the decaying…
Buildings aren't the only things at risk in wildfires. Recent disasters in California have left local water system contaminated…