A St. Louis Elementary School Is Contaminated With Hazardous Waste
Radioactive waste was found at a St. Louis, Miss. elementary school that was previously used for nuclear weapon production during World War II.
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Ryder, the Carriage Horse Who Collapsed in NYC This Summer, Has Died
Carriage horse Ryder is dead, after two months of protests from activists.
Vegan Protestors Controversially Dump Milk on Grocery Aisle Floors
What is a milk pour protest? A group of vegan activists in the U.K. literally got together in a grocery store and dumped milk in the aisles.
Why Climate Protesters Just Threw Tomato Soup at a Van Gogh Painting
Just Stop Oil protestors recently tossed tomato soup from a can onto one of Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” paintings — in the name of climate action.
The New Living Planet Index Shows Serious Animal Population Declines — Why Has the Report Caused Controversy in the Past?
The 2022 Living Planet Report has just been released, and shows some serious population decline around the globe over the past few decades.
National Park Service Trucked in Supplemental Water For Point Reyes' Elk, Amid Drought
Amid the ongoing drought, Point Reyes park officials trucked in supplemental water for elk around the park for the second year in a row.
U.K. Climate Minister Calls North Sea Fracking Project a “Green Policy”
What did the U.K. Prime Minister say about fracking? Graham Stewart referred to the North Sea drilling project as a "green policy."
Tracking Tropical Storm Karl, Before It Makes Landfall on Friday
Where is Tropical Storm Karl expected to hit? The storm is expected to make landfall Friday, with some areas expecting up to a foot of rain.
Why Is the Mississippi River So Low? Climate Change Has Caused Mayhem Along the River
Why the Mississippi River so low in 2022? Here's the scoop.
This Oklahoma Superfund Site Is Evidently More Dangerous Than Scientists Thought
One of the oldest superfund sites in the country, Tar Creek Superfund site in Oklahoma, is evidently more dangerous than scientists thought.
New Zealand May Start Taxing Farmers For Cow "Emissions" (aka Their Burps and Farts)
In order to curb greenhouse gas emissions and climate change as a whole, New Zealand may impose a tax on cow emissions, including burps and farts.
Lemurs and Monkeys Are Being Driven Out From the Treetops, All Thanks to Climate Change
A new study published to the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) showed climate change is driving monkeys and lemurs from trees.
500 Pilot Whales Die After Beaching Across New Zealand’s Chatham Islands
Only a month after a pod of pilot whales beached across the Australian coast of Tasmania, 500 pilot whales were discovered beached in New Zealand.
Torrential Rains in Venezuela Trigger Fatal Floods and Landslides
What's going on in Venezuela? Currently, the South American country is suffering from mudslides and floods, after experiencing torrential rains.
Louisiana Has Imposed a Limit on Speckled Trout to Fishermen, Due to Environmental Concerns
Louisiana fishermen have received a limit on speckled trout over environmental concerns, and it's resulted in serious backlash.
Coca-Cola Is the Sponsor of COP27 2022, and Environmentalists Are Unhappy
There is tremendous controversy over Egypt selecting Coca-Cola as the 2022 COP27 sponsor, as the brand is a notorious producer of plastic waste.
Wildlife Agencies Post Health Advisories for Hunters, After PFAS Detected in Deer
Although game hunters may tout their lifestyle and diet as "more natural," dangerous levels of PFAS in deer have sparked health advisories nationwide.
Mississippi River Drought Causes Several Barges to Ground Unexpectedly
Why are barges grounding in the Mississippi River? Water levels have been so low, that commercial barges have been stopped in their tracks.
Are Climate Reparations the Remedy for Environmental Injustice?
What are climate reparations? While you may have heard of reparations in regards to paying back racial minorities, this is a slightly different concept.
Wax Worms’ Saliva Can Dissolve Plastic, According to Recent Spanish Study
Will plastic-eating worms be the answer to plastic pollution? The insects' saliva can supposedly break down plastic within an hour.
60 Endangered Greater Gliders Found in Logging Sites Across Australian Forests
Various sites in Australia's Victorian forests were targeted for logging, before 60 endangered greater gliders were discovered to be living there.
The Russian-Ukrainian War Has Racked Up Billions of Dollars of Environmental Damages
The Ukrainian war, which has been going on since February 2022, has not only taken a toll on the people, but has also resulted in environmental damage.
The Closure of Hawaii's Waipio Valley Has Helped Nature Heal — So Why Is It Controversial?
Even though Waipi'o Valley's closure since February 25 has allowed nature to heal, some are angry public access wasn't re-granted.
Sacheen Littlefeather Has Passed — But Her Activism Will Live on Forever
Sacheen Littlefeather has passed away at the age of 75 — and although she hasn't made headlines in a while, her speech left a mark on activist history.
Mar-a-Lago Seemingly Unscathed by Hurricane Ian in Florida
Mar-a-Lago has seemingly dodged damage during Hurricane Ian’s wrath on Florida.
1,733 Climate Activists and Land Defenders Were Murdered Over Past Decade, Report Finds
In 2021, about 200 climate change activists were killed; and over the past decade, more than 1,700 were killed.
Looking Back on the Accomplishments of Late Environmentalist, David Foreman
Environmentalist and founder of Earth First!, David Foreman, has passed away at the age of 75 years old — here's what you should know about him.
Out-Of-Place Seal Walks to Massachusetts Police Station and Is Re-Released Into the Ocean
A seal, which has been named Shoebert, made its way from a pond, to a police station, before it was brought in for medical evaluations, and re-released.
Russian Nord Stream Pipelines Destroyed: Environmental Impact, Who’s to Blame, and More
Russia's Nord Stream pipelines were destroyed, through what's being speculated as foul play. And though no gas was flowing, it's now leaking methane.
Hurricane Ian Fatalities: What Early Reports Are Saying About Floridians
Here’s what we know so far about the Hurricane Ian death toll.
Both Brown Bears and Wolves Are Being Reintroduced in Europe
After going locally extinct years back, wolves and brown bears are being reintroduced to Europe, and a new report shows how their populations are rebuilding.
49 Percent of the World's Bird Species Are Declining, Report Finds
Bird population decline has grown so severe in recent years that about half of the world’s bird species are decreasing.
Southern California Sea Lions Are Stranded and Sick, as a Result of Harmful Algal Blooms
Unfortunately, sea lions across Southern California are stranded and sick, as a result of harmful algal blooms, which cause domoic acid poisoning.
Environmentalists Lose Hope After Right Whale Becomes Entangled in a Net for the Fifth Time
After Snow Cone, an endangered right whale in Massachusetts, became entangled in a net for the fifth time, environmentalists are losing hope.
Hurricane Ian Results in Mandatory Evacuations and a Potential Tornado
Although Hurricane Ian is only the fourth storm of the season, it may be the worst — take a look on the following updates on mandatory evacuations.
See Incredible Pictures of Jupiter's Closest Approach to Earth in 59 Years
People captured some incredible pictures of Jupiter close to Earth last night, Sept. 26, 2022.
Flooding Your Garden Could Help Stop the Effects of Climate Change, Experts Say
Although you may work hard to prevent your garden or yard from flooding, experts say the benefits of flooding your garden may help the environment.
Volcanic Eruption Forms Brand New Island in the Pacific Ocean
A few weeks after an underwater volcanic eruption took place, a new island has formed in the Pacific Ocean. But it may not be there for long.
EPA's Environmental Justice Department to Launch Several Crucial Initiatives
What is the EPA's Environmental Justice Department planning? There are several initiatives under the new department's belt.
NASA Is About to Launch a Spacecraft Into an Asteroid, to Prepare for Potential Threats — How to Watch
When will the NASA DART hit the asteroid Didymos? Here's what you need to know.
Jupiter Will Make Its Closest Approach to Earth in 59 Years — How to See the Gas Giant
Exactly when will Jupiter be closest to Earth? And how close will Jupiter be to Earth in September 2022?
How to Help Women in Iran Amid Protests, Which Have Already Killed Nine People
In the wake of the death of Mahsa Amini, many are wondering how to help Iranian women
What Caused Over 10 Million Gallons of Sewage to Spill in Worcester, Mass.? What We Know
What caused over 10 million gallons of sewage to overflow into a Worcester, Mass. river? Recent heavy rains and a finicky system are reportedly to blame.
U.K. Lifts Fracking Ban to Temporarily — and Irresponsibly — Solve the Energy Crisis
In an irresponsible, temporary attempt to mitigate the ongoing energy crisis, the U.K. has lifted its fracking ban.
32 Beached Whales Saved, Out of Hundreds That Beached Along Tasmanian Coast (Updated)
Wildlife experts are absolutely devastated, after more than 200 pilot whales beached themselves along the Australian coast of Tasmania.
Prince William’s Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit Speech Addresses Climate Change
Although Prince William didn't make it to the Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit in-person, due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II, his speech addresses climate change.
Seattle’s Air Quality Is So Bad Right Now, Residents Are Encouraged to Stay Inside
Why are Seattle residents being encouraged to stay inside? The Pacific Northwestern city's air quality is so bad right now, it could be dangerous.
Tropical Storm Hermine: The 2022 Hurricane’s Path, Predictions, and More
Tropical storm Hermine is the next named storm of 2022 — it's expected to slam the Gulf of Mexico and Florida Panhandle within the next week.
California Just Became the Fifth State to Legalize Human Composting
California residents will soon be able to put human bodies to rest with the gentle process of human composting.
Nearly 16,000 Pounds of Trash Are Currently on Mars, Thanks to Humans
There are actually nearly 16,000 pounds of human trash on Mars — and there was also a recent discovery of organic matter on the Red Planet.