Global average carbon dioxide (CO2) levels surpassed 430 parts per million (ppm) in May, a record high exceeding last year's levels by more than 3 ppm. This unprecedented level hasn't been seen in millions of years, indicating insufficient efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Scientists warn that such...
Approximately 2,000 gallons of oil spilled into Baltimore Harbor from a Johns Hopkins Hospital pipeline. Cleanup efforts are underway, with responders using containment booms and other equipment to remove the spilled diesel fuel. The Coast Guard is monitoring the cleanup to ensure environmental safety. Maryland officials are...
A record-breaking 38 million tonnes of sargassum seaweed has inundated the Caribbean, surpassing the previous record of 22 million tonnes in 2022. This massive influx is causing significant environmental and economic damage, suffocating shorelines, harming wildlife, and disrupting tourism. The pungent smell from decaying seaweed has even forced...
Big Bear Valley's eaglet, Sunny, successfully fledged from her nest on Monday, delighting viewers of the live webcam. The 10-week-old eaglet took her first flight at 10:46 a.m., watched by her sibling, Gizmo. While sometimes eaglets don't return after fledging, Sunny was spotted nearby perched in a tree....
Remnants of ex-Tropical Storm Alvin are bringing unusual rainfall to the Southwest US, with up to an inch expected in some areas. This moisture will then move to the central US, fueling severe thunderstorms from Monday through Tuesday. The storms are predicted to bring damaging winds and hail...
Phoenix, Arizona, is experiencing unusual June rainfall. The Sky Harbor International Airport, the official weather gauge, has recorded measurable rain in the first week of June on only 21 occasions since 1896. A 75% chance of rain is forecast for Sunday and Monday, potentially bringing up to half...
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 helped recover the hives, and most bees are expected to return. While stings occurred, officials...
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 expect the bees to return to their hives within 48 hours, and the roadway to reopen Saturday. The...
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 to reduce oil leak risk, though some wetland loss is expected. A 30-day public comment period has begun,...
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, and strained infrastructure. Scientists used peer-reviewed methods to show that climate...
