Searching for a sandy solution: Madeira Beach officials to discuss sand-blocking at John's Pass
A big sand buildup at John's Pass is causing some major problems, and city leaders will meet Wednesday to discuss some possible solutions.
Florida now meets all EPA air quality standards; largest state to hit benchmark
The Hillsborough-Polk County area was the last in the state to attain low sulfur-dioxide levels, which is a chemical typically emitted from fossil fuels.
People call 911 about giant sunfish in Massachusetts, officials ask them to stop
An ocean sunfish swimming off the coast of Massachusetts has gotten a lot of unnecessary attention recently -- for simply “doing normal sunfish activities.”
Strong winds fan Cameron Peak wildfire, largest in Colorado's history
The largest wildfire in Colorado history grew overnight as high winds pushed the blaze through rural communities and the forecast predicts more “extreme fire behavior” on Saturday.
Trump administration study finds climate change, oil drilling could threaten polar bears
The study highlights the endangered animals’ continual exposure to climate change, along with the impact of proposed oil drilling on the animals.
68% of voters say climate change will be ‘important issue’ in their 2020 election decision
The survey found that registered voters in the United States said climate change will be a very (42%) or somewhat (26%) important issue in making their decision about whom to vote for in the presidential election.
Sarasota residents can get a free tree to reduce amount of energy homes require
The city of Sarasota has relaunched its "Community Canopy Program." Starting Monday, residents can request to have a tree delivered to their home for free.
Oil washes ashore on Florida beach weeks after Hurricane Sally
A stretch of beach in Florida that was battered by Hurricane Sally when the storm made landfall earlier this month ended up covered in oil over the weekend, according to officials.
National park in Thailand will collect, mail litter back to visitors who left it behind
Litter bugs visiting Khao Yai National Park in Thailand have been warned – what you leave behind is coming back to you in the form of a mailed bag of garbage.
Climate change poses ‘major risk’ to US financial system, federal report warns
The report, commissioned by President Donald Trump’s CFTC, found that climate change is already impacting or is anticipated to impact nearly every facet of the economy.
California governor signs executive order to ban gas-powered cars and trucks
This rule, if not halted by a court challenge by the oil and gas industry and the Trump administration, would make California the first U.S. state with a plan to phase them out completely.
This new ZooTampa sculpture will melt in a few days
The wax sculpture of a momma panther and her cub will completely melt in a few days. It's to draw attention to climate change and how Florida’s rising heat affects our wildlife.
Yosemite National Park closes because of hazardous air quality
Park rangers anticipate Yosemite to be closed at least through the weekend.
Western United States has the worst air quality in the world, data indicates
Wildfire smoke has choked the West Coast as firefighters continue to battle massive wildfires spanning several states.
The Northern Hemisphere officially had its hottest summer on record, NOAA says
According to scientists, the three-month season from June through August 2020 was the Northern Hemisphere’s hottest meteorological summer, surpassing 2019 and 2016, which were previously tied for the hottest.
Joe Biden says recent extreme weather, fires underscore urgent need to address climate change
Biden said it's another crisis that Trump “won't take responsibility for.”
Cheers! Brewery, hurt by red tide, using beer byproduct in attempt to destroy algae bloom
When red tide surfaced in the fall of 2017, the Darwin Brewing Company felt the impacts.
Fires, hurricanes, triple-digit heat: Think 2020′s disasters are wild? Experts see worse in future
A record amount of California is burning, spurred by a nearly 20-year mega-drought. To the north, parts of Oregon that don’t usually catch fire are in flames.
Climate change may make extreme hurricane rainfall 5 times more likely in the Caribbean, study suggests
Researchers at the University of Bristol analyzed future projections of hurricane rainfall in the Caribbean and found that climate change could result in extreme hurricane events being as high as five times more likely.
Tropical Storm Laura left behind a beautiful 'eddy' when passing close to Key West, NWS explains
Bryan Kasch captured the awesome, vivid photos just days after Tropical Storm Laura moved near Key West.