The two biggest sources of microplastic pollution are not bottles or straws
The world is in a “plastics crisis” amid concerns plastic production has risen more than 200 times since…
Upstate NY under health advisory again Wednesday from wildfire smoke
Syracuse, N.Y. — Smoke from Canadian wildfires is expected to continue blanketing the Northeast on Wednesday, causing “unhealthy”…
We can repurpose retired coal plants to produce green energy
A derelict coal power plant at the abandoned Indiana Army Ammunition Plant The American Explorer/Shutterstock Dozens of retired…
World Earthquake Report for Wednesday, 6 August 2025
Wed, 6 Aug 2025, 07:20 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITOR Worldwide earthquakes above magnitude 3 during the past 24 hours…
Recent heavy rains put stress on Kirksville’s storm water system
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — With recent heavy rains in Kirksville, residents may wonder where all that water running off…
Wildfire rages in southwestern France, closing highway – DW – 08/06/2025
A wildfire in the Corbieres hills in southwestern France, inland from the Mediterranean coast, has already closed a major…
Chemical pollution a threat comparable to climate change, scientists warn | Environment
Chemical pollution is “a threat to the thriving of humans and nature of a similar order as climate…
New records reveal Maumee officials knew of illegal sewage dumping for decades
Records show the mayor, city council and administrators denied knowledge as untreated sewage was pumped into the river.…
‘Short-sighted decision’: Preservationists slam GSU’s decision to demolish historic building – WSB-TV Channel 2
ATLANTA — Georgia State University plans to demolish the historic building at 148 Edgewood Ave. SE in Atlanta,…
Downtown Portland is $10M closer to its only earthquake-ready bridge
Multnomah County is $10 million closer to funding downtown Portland’s only earthquake-proof bridge over the Willamette River. It’s…
St. Clair County lake community faces ecological disaster, seeks recovery aid
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ala. — The Pinedale Shores community in St. Clair County is grappling with an ecological…
‘Nature usually can find a way’: A climate activist on the message trees are sending us
Recent weather events in the D.C. region appear to highlight the impacts of climate change, and they’re having…