A federal judge has declined to prevent the transfer of wildlife refuge land to SpaceX, a decision that allows a land swap between the federal government and th...
Independent climate advisors have issued a strong statement, declaring that the proposed expansion of Heathrow Airport is fundamentally incompatible with the Un...
Wasp populations in the UK are declining this summer, with scientists linking the decrease and smaller wasp sizes to extreme weather conditions and heatwaves.
UK wasp populations are noticeably lower this summer, with scientists linking the decline to extreme weather, including temperature swings and heatwaves, which may also be causing smaller wasp sizes.
August of 2026 was officially recorded as the warmest August on Earth since systematic record keeping began, according to comprehensive scientific data compiled...
Indonesia's peat fires are surging due to severe drought and a strengthening El Niño, releasing significant pollutants and posing detection challenges for satellites.
A giant iceberg broke from Greenland's Petermann Glacier, collided with Joe Island, and remained intact, now drifting through the Nares Strait.
A 76-square-kilometer iceberg calved from Greenland's Petermann Glacier, survived a collision with Joe Island, and is now drifting through Nares Strait.
A recent United Nations report delivers a stark warning, indicating that global warming is projected to reach at least 1.8 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial ...
Hundreds of previously hidden earthquakes have been found near Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier, suggesting ocean conditions may be destabilizing the ice.
Researchers discovered that iron-rich rocks in Western Australia can naturally generate hydrogen, a process that could be boosted for a significant clean energy source.
A Manhattan-sized ice island has broken off Greenland's Petermann Glacier, marking the largest Arctic calving event since 2020 and providing a rare opportunity to study ice mass dynamics.
Backyard bird feeders may be accelerating the spread of the H5N1 avian influenza virus in Australia by creating disease hotspots where different bird species congregate.
The High Mountain Asia region, or "Asian Water Tower," is losing 24.2 billion tonnes of groundwater annually, impacting downstream populations and agriculture.
Tropical Storm Lala delivered a substantial amount of rainfall across the Hawaiian archipelago, having undergone a significant weakening from its earlier classi...
The contiguous United States experienced its warmest July on record, according to comprehensive data released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra...
Western Europe experienced its warmest June and July on record, according to data released by European Union scientists. The period saw an average temperature o...
Intense 2026 wildfires in Spain and France, fueled by drought and strong winds, generated pyrocumulonimbus clouds and burned vast areas.
A new analysis reveals global warming has accelerated significantly since 2015, with the past decade showing a higher warming rate than any since 1880.
A slowing Atlantic Ocean current may intensify California storms and reduce Greenland snowfall, according to new research from the University of California, Riverside.
Arizona's San Carlos Reservoir is critically low, less than one percent full, due to minimal snowpack, leading to a massive fish kill and indefinite closure.
A Northern Arizona University study found that the Climate TRACE database significantly undercounts urban vehicle carbon dioxide emissions, raising concerns about data reliability.
A study reveals that intensive nickel mining in New Caledonia's Thio Lagoon drastically altered microbial biodiversity, with impacts persisting despite environmental regulations.
A modeling study predicts climate change will cause increased soil erosion in the Amazon but decreased erosion in the Cerrado, requiring different conservation strategies.
A new study reveals the fragility of the global ocean monitoring network, emphasizing the need for increased contributions from Europe and Asia to prevent significant data loss and maintain accurate climate predictions.
New research provides the first direct evidence that the Gulf Stream shifted northward during a 12,900-year-old cold snap, offering insights into future climate change impacts.
A Michigan State University study suggests solar geoengineering could protect up to 75% of oceans from heat waves, but protection would be uneven.
A new study reveals global rice production nearly doubled over 50 years, largely due to agricultural management practices that offset climate change impacts.
Researchers at IITGN developed a new hydrogel, CAPA, that effectively removes toxic industrial dyes from wastewater, demonstrating high efficiency and reusability.
New research shows that controlled fire whirls can clean up oil spills faster and with less pollution than traditional methods, consuming up to 95% of oil and reducing soot emissions by 40%.
A study found elevated antidepressant levels in North Carolina waterways downstream from treatment plants, posing risks to aquatic life and potential human health concerns.
Super Typhoon Sinlaku generated atmospheric gravity waves visible from space, offering new insights into tropical cyclone influence on atmospheric layers and potential for improved storm forecasting.
Researchers are mapping the Grand Canyon's underground cave systems to understand how snowmelt feeds vital springs, aiming to protect the park's water from environmental threats.
A new study reveals that textile wastewater treatment generates alarmingly high levels of toxic compounds, posing health risks and environmental concerns.
A new study reveals kitchen sponges release microplastics during dishwashing, but water consumption has a greater environmental impact.
New research suggests taller buildings produce more wildfire-spreading embers, a key factor in structural damage during wildfires, influencing future building codes and fire prediction models.
A new study indicates the Arctic Ocean has reached a tipping point, with rapid sea ice loss causing a sharp decline in nitrate, a crucial nutrient for marine life.
A new study reveals that entanglement in marine debris causes prolonged suffering and often death for whales and dolphins, even after successful rescue efforts.
Authorities in Southern California have announced a significant reduction in the risk posed by a damaged chemical tank, alleviating immediate fears of a catastr...
Early warning systems for desert locusts are highly effective, preventing significant damage and yielding returns up to 680 times the investment, according to a new study.
New research indicates an increase in blue and fin whale sightings in the Southeast Atlantic, suggesting a slow but steady recovery for these species after decades of commercial whaling.
Hurricane forecasts have dramatically improved, saving lives and money, but federal budget cuts and job losses at NOAA threaten to stall further progress.
Two Chicago studies suggest a proposed one-dollar rideshare fee in Philadelphia could disproportionately affect low-income residents, who are more sensitive to price increases.
A humpback whale, which had recently been the subject of a significant and coordinated rescue operation, has been discovered deceased off the coast of Denmark. ...
A University of Maine study found that U.S. consumers are willing to pay more for lobster harvested using ropeless technology, which reduces whale entanglement risks.
A new AI framework monitors wastewater treatment in real time, optimizing resource recovery and energy use while ensuring environmental safety.
A new study used historical Swedish newspapers to reveal that harbor porpoises once had a much wider distribution across the Baltic Sea, including areas where they are now rare or absent, providing crucial insights for conservation.
University of Missouri researchers have engineered algae to remove microplastics from water by making them clump together, offering a potential solution for water purification and plastic recycling.
New research indicates that the survival of seagrass meadows in warming oceans is significantly influenced by the microbial communities within their surrounding sediment, highlighting a critical factor for conservation efforts.