Environment

Mexico is facing one of its harshest droughts, with temperatures hitting 113 degrees Fahrenheit (45 degrees Celsius) on Monday, causing severe water shortages and leading to the deaths of at least 83 howler monkeys in Tabasco due to extreme heat and dehydration.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration said Thursday it will now cost more than $20 billion to build a giant tunnel aimed at catching more water when it rains and storing it to better prepare for longer droughts caused by climate change.

A recent study published in the journal Nature reveals alarming findings about the summer of 2023, asserting it as the hottest in the Northern Hemisphere in over 2,000 years.

The world's largest carbon capture facility, Mammoth, has begun operations in Iceland, using direct air capture technology to extract CO2 from the atmosphere and convert it into stone.

An L.A. vegan restaurant is changing its menu to include “regenerative" farming products, such as meat, dairy and eggs. “I realized that animal integration is crucial," the owner said.

The American Lung Association says 131.2 million people – that’s 39% of Americans – live in communities with failing grades for levels of pollution. Here's a map of the best and worst.

Helping to preserving our home is easier than you think. Here are some tips to help you honor Mother Earth on Earth Day and beyond.

Starbucks said the move underscores its commitment to halving its waste, water and carbon footprints by 2030.

A report by Wallet Hub used several factors such as air quality, environmentally friendly behaviors, energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions to rank all 50 states.

Toxic PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are widespread and long lasting in the environment. Here’s a look at the EPA’s new “life-changing” rule.