Environment

February 2024 was the hottest February on record for the world, which makes it the ninth month in a row to be the hottest on record, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service announced Tuesday.

The study defines “ice-free" as when the Arctic Ocean has less than 400,000 square miles of ice.

A recent international study ranked the world’s most beloved meal and determined how the creation of those meals hurts or helps the planet.

Researchers found a decline of nearly 7,000 whales between 2012 and 2021, which coincided with a massive marine heatwave sometimes referred to as “the blob."

Mexico City is facing “unprecedented" low levels in its main water system that supplies millions of people. Some in the region have already reported their taps running dry.

The serene landscapes of our national parks feature a plethora of mountainous landscapes, pristine beaches and lush forests, but there are some deadly risks associated with visiting. Outdoor clothing brand KÜHL looked at different criteria and came up with a list of the top 10 deadliest national parks.

The report, Plastic Bag Bans Work, noted that bans in just five locations in the U.S. cut single-use plastic bag consumption by about 6 billion bags per year.

One of the reasons why snow should be avoided as a food item involves its role as one of nature’s air filters. Here's why it can be dangerous to eat and some alternatives for kids.

The town's residents were previously evacuated from their homes in November following a series of earthquakes that led to cracks and openings in the earth.

U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry is reportedly planning to leave the White House in the coming months and join President Biden's presidential campaign.

There is also a possibility that 2024 could be even warmer than 2023.

The well-preserved, rare fossil is believed to be at least 10,000 years old.

The Biden administration is awarding $623 million in grants to help build an electric vehicle charging network across the nation.

Engine maker Cummins Inc. will recall 600,000 Ram trucks as part of a settlement with federal and California authorities that also requires the company to remedy environmental damage caused by illegal software that let it skirt diesel emissions tests.

A new study found microplastics in nearly 90% of proteins sampled, including plant-based meat alternatives.

New research shows that the average liter of bottled water has nearly a quarter million invisible pieces of ever so tiny nanoplastics.