Amazon deforestation reaches lowest level in 5 years
After four years of rising destruction in Brazil’s Amazon, deforestation dropped by 33.6% during the first six months of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s term, according to government satellite data.
After four years of rising destruction in Brazil’s Amazon, deforestation dropped by 33.6% during the first six months of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s term, according to government satellite data.
Tustin hangar fire: Schools to remain closed, virtual learning in place
All Tustin USD campuses will remain closed Tuesday and students will participate in virtual learning, after school officials learned that preparations are underway for the teardown of a massive World War II blimp hangar.
All Tustin USD campuses will remain closed Tuesday and students will participate in virtual learning, after school officials learned that preparations are underway for the teardown of a massive World War II blimp hangar.
Tustin hangar fire aftermath: Residents warned to stay indoors amid poor air quality
OC supervisors will hold a special meeting to consider ratifying an emergency proclamation making it easier to deal with the health and environmental fallout from a fire that destroyed a historic World War II-era blimp hangar.
OC supervisors will hold a special meeting to consider ratifying an emergency proclamation making it easier to deal with the health and environmental fallout from a fire that destroyed a historic World War II-era blimp hangar.
The last 12 months on Earth were the hottest ever recorded, analysis shows
A new report finds that burning gasoline, coal, and natural gas and other human activities are to blame for the unnatural warming.
A new report finds that burning gasoline, coal, and natural gas and other human activities are to blame for the unnatural warming.
Climate activists take hammers to famous painting in London museum
Climate activists took hammers to a famous painting in London on Monday while calling for the U.K. to stop new oil and gas projects in the country.
Climate activists took hammers to a famous painting in London on Monday while calling for the U.K. to stop new oil and gas projects in the country.
California is 100% drought free
California is 100% drought free for the first time in over three years, according to the California Drought Monitor.
California is 100% drought free for the first time in over three years, according to the California Drought Monitor.
Groundbreaking theory emerges about what really killed the dinosaurs
Researchers have a new working theory as to what killed the dinosaurs after studying sediment layers in North Dakota.
Researchers have a new working theory as to what killed the dinosaurs after studying sediment layers in North Dakota.
Americans are still putting too much food into landfills. Local officials seek EPA's help
A pair of recent reports from the Environmental Protection Agency put striking numbers on America's problem with food waste.
A pair of recent reports from the Environmental Protection Agency put striking numbers on America's problem with food waste.
Will bananas go extinct? Fungal disease threatens popular variety, scientists warn
The Cavendish banana – which accounts for just under half of all global production – faces a serious threat. A similar disease killed its predecessor, the Gros Michele variety.
The Cavendish banana – which accounts for just under half of all global production – faces a serious threat. A similar disease killed its predecessor, the Gros Michele variety.
Scientists calculate Earth will likely cross crucial warming threshold in early 2029
In a little more than five years – sometime in early 2029 – the world will likely be unable to stay below the internationally agreed temperature limit for global warming if it continues to burn fossil fuels at its current rate.
In a little more than five years – sometime in early 2029 – the world will likely be unable to stay below the internationally agreed temperature limit for global warming if it continues to burn fossil fuels at its current rate.
Los Angeles is 2nd 'rattiest' city in America, even 'rattier' than last year: survey
Los Angeles is apparently even "rattier" compared to last year as it reclaims its spot as No. 2 on Orkin's annual list of "Rattiest Cities in America."
Los Angeles is apparently even "rattier" compared to last year as it reclaims its spot as No. 2 on Orkin's annual list of "Rattiest Cities in America."
Newsom travels to China to talk climate change
Newsom will travel through China and sign agreements with local leaders to set mutual commitments on climate goals.
Newsom will travel through China and sign agreements with local leaders to set mutual commitments on climate goals.
Billions of snow crab deaths off Alaska coast linked to marine heatwave
Dropping to a historical low in 2021, and after historical highs three years earlier, the disappearance of snow crabs is one of the largest losses of marine life worldwide.
Dropping to a historical low in 2021, and after historical highs three years earlier, the disappearance of snow crabs is one of the largest losses of marine life worldwide.
Too Good to Go app sells day-old food at steep discount to fight waste
Bakeries, which typically offer "surprise" bags filled with the day’s leftover pastries and breads, have been among the more popular choices for app users.
Bakeries, which typically offer "surprise" bags filled with the day’s leftover pastries and breads, have been among the more popular choices for app users.
‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse will slice across Americas on Saturday with millions along path
The annual solar eclipse will dim the skies over parts of the western U.S. and Central and South America. Here's what to know.
The annual solar eclipse will dim the skies over parts of the western U.S. and Central and South America. Here's what to know.
2023 on track to become Earth's warmest year on record after shattering September temperature records
"Since June, the world has experienced unprecedented heat on land and sea. The temperature anomalies are enormous – far bigger than anything we have ever seen in the past," WMO officials said.
"Since June, the world has experienced unprecedented heat on land and sea. The temperature anomalies are enormous – far bigger than anything we have ever seen in the past," WMO officials said.
‘Miracle’ water year in California: Rain, snow put state’s reservoirs at 128% of historical average
California has ended its water year with above average rain and snow, making it one of the wettest years in recorded state history.
California has ended its water year with above average rain and snow, making it one of the wettest years in recorded state history.
Navy officers involved in 2021 Pearl Harbor fuel spill get written reprimands instead of firing or suspension
The Navy is issuing written reprimands to three now-retired military officers for their roles in the spill of jet fuel into Pearl Harbor’s drinking water in 2021. But it is not firing, suspending, docking the pay or reducing the rank of anyone for the incident.
The Navy is issuing written reprimands to three now-retired military officers for their roles in the spill of jet fuel into Pearl Harbor’s drinking water in 2021. But it is not firing, suspending, docking the pay or reducing the rank of anyone for the incident.
Louisiana saltwater intrusion declared federal disaster
Salt water from the Gulf of Mexico has moved further up the Mississippi, threatening drinking water in communities that rely on the river for fresh water.
Salt water from the Gulf of Mexico has moved further up the Mississippi, threatening drinking water in communities that rely on the river for fresh water.
Iconic tree from ‘Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves’ chopped down, 16-year-old arrested
Images taken show the tree on the ground with a long, straight line through the trunk.
Images taken show the tree on the ground with a long, straight line through the trunk.