America Recycles Day: What and what not to put in the bin
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Environment
Preliminary findings show a fatigue crack caused a Keystone Pipeline oil spill in North Dakota
A fatigue crack develops from some kind of stress over time.
In hurricane-torn Jamaica, this couple’s climate-resilient breadfruit program offers food and hope
After Hurricane Melissa's exceptionally strong winds subsided, the roots of breadfruit trees clung deep into...
Protesters block the main entrance to COP30 climate talks in Brazil
The Brazilian military prevented them from entering the site.
Zanzibar’s ‘solar mamas’ are trained as technicians to help light up communities
One program is training local women to help light up Tanzania's semi-autonomous archipelago.
Surfer walks 1,196 miles to raise awareness for endangered steelhead trout
Sean Jansen set out to walk coast, rivers and mountains where the trout species call...
If Trump opens up California for offshore oil drilling, will any companies jump in?
The crucial question is whether companies will be willing to move forward on making significant...
Diverse and resilient energy production is needed to meet future demand, global report says
The report underscores the need for diversified energy sources and supply chains.
Climate change is in the news during COP30. We’ve got tips to tackle your climate anxiety
Dealing with it, just like dealing with climate change, is an ongoing process.
Talks resume to find solutions for battered Capo and Doheny beaches
County officials will hold a public meeting at 6 p.m. on Nov. 13 in the...
Reports: Trump wants new offshore drilling in California
The basic idea drew harsh criticism from environmental advocates in Southern California and from state...
Traditional acai berry dishes surprise visitors to Brazil climate summit, no sugar added
Nearly all the acai consumed in the U.S. originates from Brazil.
The deadliest toxic algae bloom on record is behind us; what’s next?
Southern California’s 2025 toxic algae bloom was unprecedented -- in scale, length and deadliness. Here's...
‘Social sculpture’ on the sand in Laguna Beach reflects on Art+Nature
Organizers were expecting several hundred people to participate at Main Beach, a part of this...
As US skips climate talks in Brazil, leaders plead for other nations to unite
President Donald Trump has long denied climate change.
Pets contribute to greenhouse gases like us. Here’s how to reduce their carbon pawprint
Experts say there are ways to lower pets' impact via food and other factors.
‘We got a little of ourselves back,’ visitors declare as Will Rogers park reopens months after fire
The deadly Palisades fire swept through the area in January. Thousands of acres were torched...
Trump’s energy secretary slams UN climate conference in Brazil, where US absence is glaring
Chris Wright called the climate movement a "hoax."
Crews are working to fix Alaska Native villages devastated by flooding. But will residents return?
A few communities imperiled by human-caused global warming have taken steps to relocate.
World leaders gather for second day in Brazil, seeking solutions to confront global warming
A major proposal to protect forests worldwide is sure to a major topic of discussion.
At UN climate summit, world leaders say time is running short to stop the worst effects of warming
Leaders of China the U.S. and India will be notably absent.
As world leaders enter climate talks, people in poverty have the most at stake
More than 80% of poor people are exposed to at least one climate hazard.
Climate-fighting efforts show slight gain but still fall far short, UN says
The U.S. withdrawal from the agreement offsets some progress.
On eve of UN climate talks in Brazil, a call for less talking and more doing
Critics hope for action on climate change, rather than more promises this week at the...
Bill Gates tells an audience at Caltech that the doomsday scenario is wrong
Former CEO of Microsoft talks about climate change and helping those countries most impacted at...
Black vultures attack and kill cattle. Climate change is one reason they’re spreading north
Experts say more research is needed to better understand the impact on livestock.
Fast chargers are expanding quickly, but American EV drivers still fear running out of juice
Installing fast chargers is considered critical to supporting EV adoption.
Archaeological site in Alaska that casts light on early Yup’ik life ravaged by ex-Typhoon Halong
Perhaps up to 100,000 artifacts were left scattered.
NOAA reports spike in whale entanglements, latest bad news in year of threats in and out of the ocean
Marine mammal care centers worry NOAA furloughs and cuts over a longer period could reduce...
Study finds EVs quickly overcome their energy-intensive build to be cleaner than gas cars
EVs have a cleaner bottom line than gas-powered vehicles after just two years.
How climate change is changing the way athletes train ahead of the Winter Olympics
Climate change is affecting winter sports worldwide, with shorter winters and less snow.
Anxiety over global warming is leading some young Americans to say they don’t want children
Studies find people are worried about bringing children into an uncertain world.
Bill Gates calls for climate fight to shift focus from curbing emissions to reducing human suffering
Every bit of additional warming correlates to more extreme weather.
What to know about uncontacted Indigenous peoples and efforts to protect them
Experts say these isolated communities could vanish within a decade without stronger protections.
Blood tests show highest levels of forever chemicals in those living near New Mexico plume
About 99% of Americans have PFAS chemicals in their blood.
Shrinking beaches, shrinking revenue: Sand erosion a concern for businesses, economy
The Orange County Business Council held a gathering this week in Newport Beach to address...
In a California farming region, researchers are mapping rural heat to protect farmworkers
The project aims to map rural heat islands to better protect farmworkers from scorching heat.
Lacking community resilience centers, Houston neighbors opt for solar-powered ‘hub homes’
This grassroots initiative started after Winter Storm Uri in 2021.
‘Chemtrail’ theories warn of health dangers from contrails. The idea takes wing at Kennedy’s HHS
Social media has given wing to the chemtrails concept and other fringe ideas involving public...
As heat gets more extreme, pregnant farmworkers are increasingly at risk
Extreme heat exposes workers to more health risks, including miscarriages, stillbirths and preterm births.
What Americans think about the environmental impact of AI, according to a new poll
Many Americans are concerned about the environmental impact..
Philippine victims of 2021 typhoon seek compensation from Shell
The victims say the typhoon was intensified by climate change worsened by the oil and...
Timeline: Key dates in the saga of SoCalGas and Aliso Canyon natural gas blowout
Oct. 23 is 10th anniversary of Aliso Canyon natural gas leak at SoCalGas storage facility...
Aliso Canyon blowout 10 years later: What we know, and what we don’t
As researchers examine health impacts, residents say the damage was done and faith in public...
Will Aliso Canyon gas storage facility ever close? If so, when?
A decade after the largest natural gas leak in US history, a debate over the...
Californians can now shoot swans year-round without a license
The mute swan is a large, voracious and territorial bird that competes for resources with...
UN chief defends science and weather forecasting as Trump threatens both
Guterres praised the U.N. weather agency for helping save lives.
AI can help the environment, even though it uses tremendous energy. Here are 5 ways how
“We’re just scratching the surface of what AI can do.”
Watchdog report says American e-waste is causing a ‘hidden tsunami’ in Southeast Asia
Millions of tons of discarded electronics are being shipped overseas, much of it to developing...
The food you toss costs you plenty and emits tons of pollution. We’ve got tips on how to cut down
Food waste costs the average person $728 per year.
Why plastic bags will be gone from California grocery stores next year
Attorney General Rob Bonta announces $1.7 million settlement with bag makers.
One of the world’s rarest whales that makes the Atlantic its home grows in population
A report says the population now stands at an estimated 384, up eight last year.
Irvine consultants accused of understating environmental waste at the Great Park in $2 million lawsuit
A $2 million lawsuit claims city consultants drastically understated contamination at the Great Park and...
The West’s power grid could be stitched together — if red and blue states buy in
A regional electricity market could provide benefits, but state leaders say the details matter.
US blocks a global fee on shipping emissions as international meeting ends without new regulations
Donald Trump urged countries to vote against the regulations.
Porter Ranch resident hopes crowd-sourcing of gas to all-electric homes will help close Aliso Canyon
A movement to drop natural gas and buy all electric appliances in homes and businesses...
Residents still waiting for full results of Aliso Canyon disaster health study a decade later
Nearly three years into a five-year study, UCLA researchers are about to start their clinical...
SoCalGas paid out more than $2 billion in settlements from Aliso Canyon gas leak
The bulk of the payout went to 35,000 people in Porter Ranch who claimed damages,...
After the Aliso Canyon blowout, volunteers organized, spoke out, got governor’s ear
After the blowout of methane at Aliso Canyon 10 years ago, Porter Ranch saw the...
10 years after Aliso Canyon gas blowout disaster, families still live with uncertainty
“We didn't learn about what was really in the air until January, February,” said Craig...
The world is heading to add 57 superhot days a year, but study indicates it could have been worse
Poorer nations are expected to be hit hardest.
Judge dismisses young climate activists’ lawsuit challenging Trump on fossil fuels
The plaintiffs included youths who were victorious in a landmark climate trial against Montana.
Trump officials back firm in fight over California offshore oil drilling after huge spill
Sable Offshore Corp. says it wants to work with California to restart the pipeline again.
Scientists hope underwater fiber-optic cables can help save endangered orcas
The technology is called Distributed Acoustic Sensing.
UN agency says C02 levels hit record high last year, causing more extreme weather
The group says CO2 growth rates have tripled since the 1960s.
Nations meet to consider regulations to drive a green transition in shipping
If adopted, this would be the first global fee on greenhouse gas emissions.
Drought has muted this year’s leaf-peeping season, but pockets of brilliant colors remain
Weeks of drought have sent leaves fluttering to the ground earlier than usual.
California sets record for zero-emission vehicle sales. But what happens next?
Nearly 125,000 ZEVs were registered in the state ahead of the expiration of the federal...
Republicans try to weaken 50-year-old law protecting whales, seals and polar bears
The legislation has long been a target of conservatives and industry members.
Arctic seals and more than half of bird species are in trouble on latest list of threatened species
Human-caused global warming, agriculture and deforestation are threatening the environments these creatures need to survive.
At least 170 US hospitals face major flood risk. Experts say Trump is making it worse
Nearly 30,000 patient beds face the risk of significant or dangerous flooding.
La Nina is back, but it’s weak and may be brief. Will it still amp up the Atlantic hurricane season?
Experts say this La Nina may be too weak to cause significant disruption.
Force Blue: Veterans become eco-warriors in the battle for ocean conservation
Force Blue is a nonprofit that recruits veterans with military dive training to channel their...
Florida county battered by 2024 hurricanes spends $125M on beach restoration
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers used to play a major role in beach restoration.
Gold demand puts Peru’s Amazon at greater risk from mercury poisoning, bishop warns
Scientists have found mercury above safety limits in fish and residents.
Buildings are turning to ‘ice batteries’ for sustainable air conditioning
Ice thermal energy storage is a sustainable and cost-effective solution for air conditioning.
Trump approves Alaska mining road to boost copper, zinc production
The long-debated Ambler Road project was approved in the first Trump administration.
Solar and wind power has grown faster than electricity demand this year, report says
Solar and wind generation combined grew by more than 400 terawatt hours.
You might be surprised by how many fossils are from the La Brea Tar Pits
Here's why the La Brea tar pits in the middle of Los Angeles still matter.
Groups sue EPA over canceled $7 billion solar program intended to help poorer Americans
The program was affiliated with another $20 billion in green funding also terminated under Trump.
A recipe for avoiding 15 million deaths a year and climate disaster is fixing food, scientists say
They suggest people worldwide shift to healthier diets that depend mostly on plants.
Study shows the world is far more ablaze now with damaging fires than in the 1980s
Researchers attribute this increase to human-caused climate change and people moving closer to wildlands.
Trump administration cuts nearly $8B in clean energy projects in states that backed Harris
Critics argue the move is politically motivated and could raise energy costs.
Swiss glaciers shrank 3% this year, the fourth-biggest retreat on record, experts say
The ice mass in Switzerland has declined by one-quarter over the last decade.
Jane Goodall, the celebrated primatologist and conservationist, has died
She transformed how the world perceived animal intelligence.
National parks will remain ‘generally’ open during the shutdown, but Liberty Bell doors are closed
A shutdown contingency plan says parks will generally remain accessible to visitors.
EPA’s job is to protect America’s air, water and land. Here’s how a shutdown affects that effort
The agency's mission to protect health and the environment is at risk without a budget.
Chunk, a 1,200-pound bear with a broken jaw, wins Alaska’s popular Fat Bear Week contest
Chunk, officially known as Bear 32, finished second place the three previous years.
Travelers bothered by their flight’s pollution can pay to reduce it elsewhere. Do offsets work?
Air travel results in a lot of planet-warming emissions, but it's also sometimes necessary.
Irvine City Council takes up San Onofre nuclear waste safety concerns
Mayor Larry Agran says there could be a local "Plan B" to address the stored...
Schwarzenegger downplays Trump and backs Vatican initiative to ‘terminate’ global warming
Schwarzenegger was at the Vatican to headline a three-day climate conference.
As Amazon’s ‘flying rivers’ weaken with tree loss, scientists warn of worsening droughts
Experts say halting deforestation and restoring forests are key to preserving these vital systems.
Trump administration opens more land for coal mining, offers $625M to boost coal-fired power plants
Coal is a reliable but polluting energy source that’s long been shrinking.
Ticks are migrating, raising disease risks if they can’t be tracked quickly enough
It’s getting harder to get funding for tick surveys as federal public health grants dry...
Ohana Festival brings activism, ocean issues to Storytellers stage
The festivities kicked off Thursday night with the Inspiring Activism Awards given to San Clemente...
Video captured of adorable mountain lion cub gives hope for struggling species
While several of the species have been killed by cars in recent years, sightings of...
Hurricane Helene hit the reset button on one town’s goal of becoming an outdoor tourism mecca
Tourism spending last year was way off in the mountains.
On North Carolina’s rivers and streams, the cleanup of Helene’s fury seems never-ending
Some fear the recovery efforts compounded Helene’s impact on the ecosystem.
‘Very mean squirrel’ has sent at least 2 people to the ER in this California city
"It clamped onto my leg. The tail was flying up here. I was like, 'Get...
China, world’s largest carbon polluting nation, announces new climate goal to cut emissions
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres convened a special leaders summit to focus on climate change.