Warm winters mean there’s more nitrate pollution in drinking water
When pollution gets bad enough in the rivers supplying Iowa’s largest city with drinking water, it costs Des…
The rare Rice’s whale at risk from Trump plans for more Gulf drilling
One of the world’s rarest whales lives in only one place: the Gulf of Mexico, where the Trump…
Gulf of Mexico oil spill spread hundreds of miles and polluted nature reserves
MEXICO CITY (AP) — An oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in early March spread more than…
Rare video of a sperm whale birth shows female animals working together
NEW YORK (AP) — Rare footage of a sperm whale giving birth has offered scientists a window into…
Environmental harms and health risks from Iran war could persist for decades
Oil depots spewing black smoke. Debris sinking in the Persian Gulf. Missiles pounding military sites. The Iran war…
Asia turns to coal as Iran war slashes energy supplies
BANGKOK (AP) — Asian countries are turning to coal as the Iran war disrupts oil and gas shipments.…
2,000 people left without power because of historic floods in Hawaii
More than 2,000 people remained without power Sunday afternoon after Hawaii suffered its worst flooding in more than…
Trump’s EPA is paving the way for hazier national parks, activists say
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A year ago, federal environmental regulators told West Virginia officials that their plan to…
Africa’s solar sector braces for higher costs as China cuts rebates
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — China’s decision to end value-added tax rebates on solar panel exports and phase out…
Extreme heat across the US in 4 graphics
A burst of unusual March heat is hitting the United States this week and into next, busting previous…
Scientists say Southwest heat is latest in parade of ultra extremes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The dangerous heat wave shattering March records all over the U.S. Southwest is more than…
Pipe repaired after massive leak of raw waste into the Potomac
WASHINGTON (AP) — The massive sewage pipe that ruptured and leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into…