The Great Salt Lake May Not Be Around Much Longer — Here’s Why
Why is the Great Salt Lake drying up? Although there had been speculations the iconic body of water would dissipate, it's disappearing quickly.
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Forever Chemicals Have Rendered All Rainwater Unsafe to Drink Worldwide
A new study has discovered that not only are forever chemicals in water, but they are found in rainwater all across the world, at levels that reportedly render all rainwater undrinkable.Why Are There Holes on the Ocean Floor? Scientists Deem It a Mystery
Why are there holes on the ocean floor? Although they almost look manmade, according to the NOAA, scientists can't figure out what created them.Swifties Can’t Shake Off Disappointment in the Singer’s Exorbitant Private Jet Emissions
Although Taylor Swift markets herself as an eco-conscious star, fans can't shake off their disappointment in her high private jet emissions.Banana Boat Recalls Sunscreen Spray, Due to Cancer-Causing Chemical
A Banana Boat sunscreen recall was just issued, as benzene was found in a few batches of one spray product.In Antiracist Effort, An Audubon Society Chapter Is Changing Its Name
An Audubon Society chapter is changing its name, in an effort to denounce its white supremacist namesake.At Least Eight People Dead as a Result of Eastern Kentucky Floods (UPDATES)
After approximately 8 inches of rain, eastern Kentucky's floods have resulted in hundreds of homes destroyed, and at least three people dead.How Mutual Aid Groups Directly Support Communities by Filling in the Government's Gaps
Mutual aid groups help build community ties, make up where the government's lacking, and more.Chinese Booster Rocket Debris Spirals Towards Earth — Here’s What You Should Know
Debris from a Chinese booster rocket is heading towards Earth. It is being meticulously tracked, and is expected to fall sometime next week.Sprite Goes Less Green
Sprite bottles will soon have a new design, with a goal of making the bottles more eco-friendly. The change? Sprite bottles will no longer be green.Plant-Based Cooking Show Episodes to Fill the Void of Meatless Cooking Series
In a perfect world, the Food Network would be mostly vegan series, but until that happens, watch these plant-based cooking show episodes.Air Pollution May Put People at a Higher Risk of Dementia, According to Reports
A U.K. government climate organization recently released new information regarding a potential link between air pollution and dementia.Join Zac Efron in Celebrating World Nature Conservation Day
Protecting our planet’s natural resources should be a priority every single day — but most of all, on World Nature Conservation Day.Smog and Ozone Prompt Air Quality Alerts Nationwide — Here’s What That Means
What is an air quality alert? From Portland to Cape Cod, people are receiving air quality alerts, due to unhealthy amounts amounts of smog and ozone.7.0-Magnitude Earthquake in Philippines Kills at Least Five People
An earthquake in the Philippines on Wednesday has been designated 7.0 in magnitude.What to Know About the "Foot and Mouth" Disease Outbreak in Indonesia
Is foot and mouth disease contagious? Indonesia is experiencing a massive outbreak of the zoonotic disease, that generally spreads between cattle.Record-Breaking St. Louis Flash Flood Forces Home Evacuations by Boat
Overnight, a St. Louis flash food has broken the record for most rainfall in the major Missouri city, prompting a Flash Flood Warning.Car Tire Dust Is a Major Source of Microplastics, and It’s Killing Marine Life
Drivers beware: car tire particles contain something that prevents them from breaking down — which is polluting waterways and killing the coho salmon.Japan's Sakurajima Volcano Erupts, Prompting Highest Level Warning
A massive Japan volcano has erupted — and is still erupting.Shark Week 2022: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Steps in As First-Ever MC
While you may not want to encounter a shark IRL, everyone loves Shark Week — here's what you need to know, to tune into the 2022 annual event.Are Sailfish Dangerous? A 73-Year-Old Florida Tourist Was Impaled on a Fishing Boat
Sailfish, which are widely recognized for its massive dorsal fin, are making headlines, after one impaled a 73-year-old woman in Florida.California's Oak Fire Has Burned 16,000 Acres, Is Only 10 Percent Contained
The Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park broke out on Friday, and has continued to blaze across the area for days.The Oil Industry Makes $2.8 Billion in Profit Every Day, New Data Finds
New data found that the oil and gas industry has made a profit of $2.8 billion every day for the last five decades.Migratory Monarch Butterflies Have Been Declared As Endangered (Updated)
Are monarch butterflies endangered? The beloved orange and black beauties aren't protected federally, but their numbers are still plummeting.The Current Heat Waves Are Global Warming in Action — When Will They End?
When will these heat waves end? Global warming is currently causing record-breaking high temperatures around the world.Climate Change Protestors Halted Tour de France Bicyclists Twice Now (Updated)
What were the protests during the Tour de France about? The annual bike race was halted twice as climate change protestors marched through.Becoming a Wildlife Rehabilitator Is Fairly Easy — and Free — in Many States
There are so many ways to express your love for animals — such as becoming a licensed wildlife rehabilitator.A Transformer Exploded at Lake Mead's Hoover Dam, Fortunately Resulting in Zero Injuries
What happened at the Hoover Dam? A transformer in the hydroelectric dam exploded and caught on fire yesterday, fortunately resulting in no injuries.Beagles Rescued From Envigo Breeding Facility Are Now up for Adoption
Earlier this month, 4,000 neglected beagles were rescued from Envigo, a massive breeding facility in Virginia. Now, those dogs are up for adoption.Micrometeoroid Strike Causes Damage to James Webb Telescope
A micrometeoroid has caused some damage to the James Webb Space Telescope.Alaska Has Endured Over 500 Wildfires This Year Alone
Summer 2022 has been a rough one for many parts of the U.S. — including Alaska. The coldest U.S. state has witnessed over 500 wildfires in 2022.Vegan Musicians With Killer Songs About the Vegan Lifestyle
There is plenty of vegan music out there these days.Will Biden Declare a Climate Emergency This Week? What We Know
What is a climate emergency? Biden could declare one this week, if the rumors are true.Instead of Batteries or Chargers, These Watches Are Powered by the Sun
Whether you rely on a watch to tell time, for working out, or for simply a stylish accessory, these solar-powered watches are great options.Weak Infrastructure and Inclement Weather Created Bronx Sinkhole, Reports Say
New Yorkers were seriously shocked when a sinkhole swallowed a mini van in the Bronx — but what caused this shocking event?Humans Have Discovered a Dormant Black Hole for the First Time
Experts just discovered a dormant black hole for the very first time, which could help teach us a lot about outer space.What Is Marburg Virus? What to Know About Ghana’s Recent Outbreak
Ghana is currently experiencing a concerning outbreak of Marburg virus, a zoonotic disease that can be passed from fruit bats to human beings.Kylie Jenner Criticized for Flaunting Private Jets: "Mine or Yours?"
Kylie Jenner’s private jet post on Instagram this week did not go over as well as she’d probably hoped.July 18 Is Mandela Day — Here’s How Nelson Mandela Contributed to the Environment
Late Nobel Peace Prize winner, Nelson Mandela, is honored every year on July 18 — which is why we're honoring his environmental contributions.After Thousands of Years, Wild Bison Return to the U.K. to Repair Land
In an effort to sustainably manage woodland in Kent, U.K., wild bison have been reintroduced to their natural habitat.NASA Has Run Ocean Exploration Programs For Quite Some Time Now
Did NASA ever stop exploring the oceans? NASA, which was founded in 1958, has led an ocean exploration program for several decades now.The Cause of a Fire in Lincoln, Calif. Has Yet to Be Determined
Fires tore through rural California this past weekend, though the Riosa fire, which ignited in a remote part of Lincoln, was quickly contained.These Eco-Friendly Air Conditioners Will Lower Your Impact, and the Temperature of Your Home
Looking to upgrade your home AC unit? There are so many out there that are more sustainable and energy efficient — you just need to know where to shop.California's Rooftop Solar Program Starts to Backfire As Panels Reach End of Life
In California, rooftop solar has become increasingly popular in recent decades; but as solar panels reach their end of life, disposal has become a serious issue in the Golden State.Texas’ Soaring Temperatures Coincide With Relentless Smog Cloud
Do heatwaves cause smog? Although smog isn't a side effect of heatwaves everywhere, they do sometimes overlap due to a correlation.Climate Change and Power Blackouts Are Related — Here's What You Need to Know
Climate change constantly impacts day-to-day lives, but could it also impact the frequency of power blackouts? Here's what you need to know.New York Power Plant to Be Repurposed for Renewable Energy Storage
Although Ravenswood Power Plant manufactured fossil fuels for many years, the New York structure will now be used to store renewable energy.Map Shows That Much of Southwestern France Is Currently Suffering From Serious Wildfires
The fires in Europe have spread to parts of France — as you can see on a few different maps, various regions nationwide are being evacuated.How to Celebrate World Chimpanzee Day, Which Honors Jane Goodall's Discoveries
World Chimpanzee Day is celebrated every July 14, in honor of Jane Goodall's discoveries.To Subway's Dismay, Judge Rules That Mystery Tuna Lawsuit Is Legit, Can Continue On
The Subway tuna scandal will continue on, as a judge has ruled that the lawsuit filed against Subway is legit.
