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Approximately 250 million bees escaped in Washington state after a semi-truck carrying 70,000 pounds of honeybee hives overturned. Authorities urged residents to stay at least 200 yards away. Over two dozen beekeepers he…
A semi-truck carrying 250 million bees overturned in Washington state, causing a major highway closure. However, local beekeepers swiftly responded, successfully recovering and restoring most of the hives. Authorities ex…
A draft environmental study finds that Enbridge's proposed Line 5 tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac would have mostly temporary environmental impacts, primarily during construction. Long-term, the tunnel is deemed t…
A new report reveals that human-caused climate change resulted in 4 billion people experiencing at least one extra month of extreme heat between May 2024 and May 2025. The extreme heat led to illness, death, crop failure…
A new UN report predicts a record-breaking hot year by 2029, exceeding the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C warming limit. The next five years are projected to see average warming exceeding 2.7°F (1.5°C) above pre-industrial leve…
Nepali mountain guide Kami Rita Sherpa achieved a record-breaking 31st ascent of Mount Everest on Tuesday. The 55-year-old Sherpa, guiding climbers for over three decades, reflected on his career in an interview, discuss…
A Peruvian farmer, Saúl Luciano Lliuya, lost a landmark climate lawsuit against German energy giant RWE. Lliuya sued RWE for its contribution to glacial lake swelling, threatening his home. A German court ruled the flood…
A northward surge in New World screwworm (NWS) parasite cases, exploding from 25 to over 6,500 in Panama in 2023, has prompted the USDA to take emergency measures. The parasitic fly larvae infests livestock and humans, c…
NPR correspondent Jackie Lay shares her fascination with the blue-footed booby during a recent trip to the Galápagos Islands. Lay describes the birds' unique gait and diving skills, noting their prominent presence in Gal…
The World Meteorological Organization and the U.K. Meteorological Office forecast an 80% chance of breaking another annual temperature record in the next five years. There's a significant probability of exceeding the 1.5…
The third UN Ocean Conference, convening in Nice, France from June 7-13, aims to address the global ocean crisis. Over 10,000 participants, including world leaders and representatives from various sectors, will collabora…
Longhorned ticks, reproducing asexually at a rate of 2,000-2,500 eggs per female, are rapidly spreading across North America. While initial tests in Philadelphia showed no pathogens, further research in Pennsylvania reve…
Imperial Beach, California, a once idyllic beach town, is suffering from a major environmental disaster. Untreated sewage, industrial chemicals, and trash, totaling 50 million gallons daily, flow from Tijuana, Mexico, in…
Tropical forest loss hit a record high in 2024, with 26,000 square miles vanishing—an area comparable to Ireland. Fires, fueled by the worst Amazon drought on record, were the primary cause, surpassing deforestation for …
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts a busier-than-usual 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, forecasting 13-19 named storms, 6-10 hurricanes (3-5 major). Warmer sea temperatures and favorabl…
New research reveals that penguin guano, rich in ammonia, significantly contributes to cloud formation in Antarctica. The ammonia reacts with sulfur gases from phytoplankton, increasing aerosol particles which promote cl…
Global deforestation reached record highs in 2024, with over 6.7 million hectares of tropical forests lost, primarily due to wildfires and agricultural expansion. This surpasses previous losses and contradicts 2021 pledg…
A new study warns of potential sea level rises of 8-12 inches per decade in some areas, exceeding coastal communities' adaptation capabilities. Researchers suggest that the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C warming limit might be …
Tropical forests experienced record-breaking destruction in 2024, losing 67,000 sq km—an area nearly the size of Ireland. Fires, fueled by drought and exacerbated by climate change, surpassed agricultural land clearing a…
A new analysis reveals that Colorado oil and gas companies have injected at least 30 million pounds of undisclosed chemicals into the ground since July 2023, violating a state transparency law. Chevron is the largest off…
World Bee Day highlighted the plight of bees globally, with experts emphasizing the need for greater protection. In Cologne, Germany, approximately 400,000 bees in urban rooftop hives continued their work, unaware of the…
Two orcas, Wikie and Keijo, and 12 dolphins are stranded at the closed Marineland Antibes in France after a relocation to Spain was blocked. A video showing algae in their tanks sparked international concern. While Marin…
Even if the ambitious 1.5C global warming target is met, scientists warn of potentially devastating sea-level rise of several meters over centuries. This is due to continued melting of Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets,…
A new section of border wall, proposed by Donald Trump, threatens wildlife in Arizona's biodiverse San Rafael Valley. Nearly 25 miles of barrier are planned, severing a crucial wildlife corridor for animals like bears, m…
The Camp House and Jenkins Creek wildfires in St. Louis County, Minnesota, remain at 0% containment, covering approximately 14,800 and 16,300 acres respectively. Despite no spread since Friday, firefighting efforts conti…