1 day agoMany states scrambling to update hurricane plans for virusOfficials across the U.S. South are scrambling to adjust their hurricane plans around the coronavirus pandemic.
2 days agoItaly's seas speak: No tourists or boats mean cleaner waterPreliminary results from a survey of seawater quality during Italy’s coronavirus lockdown indicate a sharp reduction in pollution from human and livestock waste in the se...
3 days agoVirus protection adds new wrinkle to Southwest heat reliefTrying to stay safe during a global pandemic is hard enough, but people in Southwest desert cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas where temperatures can soar into the triple ...
Court rejects bid to revive cancelled US pipeline programA U.S. appeals court has turned down a request by the Trump administration to revive a permit program for new oil and gas pipelines that was canceled by a lower court.
Virus, heat wave and locusts form perfect storm in IndiaIndia is facing a triple disaster that drew biblical comparisons with scorching temperatures, locust swarms and a coronavirus toll growing by thousands of new infections ...
Big Oil loses appeal, climate suits go to California courts A U.S. appeals court has ruled against major oil companies in lawsuits brought by California cities and counties seeking damages for climate change.
Judge strikes down US energy leasing rules in bird habitatA U.S. judge has dealt a setback to the Trump administration’s efforts to increase domestic oil and gas exploration.
German court ruling clears the way to settle VW diesel casesA German court has ruled Volkswagen must buy back cars from owners who bought vehicles rigged to cheat in emissions tests but consumers must accept current value taking i...
Baby gorilla badly injured in family skirmish at Seattle zooZookeepers at a Seattle zoo say a baby gorilla was badly injured Saturday when he was caught in a skirmish between his family group members.
Alligator rumored to have been Hitler’s dies in MoscowAn alligator rumored to have once belonged to Adolf Hitler has died in the Moscow Zoo.
Study: World carbon pollution falls 17% during pandemic peakA new study calculates global carbon emissions declined by 17% at the height of the pandemic shutdown.
Virus interrupts St. Helens eruption anniversary plansThe coronavirus outbreak disrupted what had been big plans to mark the 40th anniversary of the eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington state.
Baby hippo at San Diego Zoo gets a nameA baby hippopotamus born at the San Diego Zoo last month has a name.
Mexico cites virus in slapping down renewable energyMexico's government has cited the coronavirus pandemic as a justification for new rules that will reduce the role of renewable energies like solar and wind power, grantin...
Surf’s up and so are new beach rules to prevent virus spreadAlong the California coast and in states known for silky sands, warm waters and ample sun, the surf is up along with a new set of rules to prevent the spread of coronavir...
Africa's endangered wildlife at risk as tourism dries upThe COVID-19 pandemic has brought a new alertness to anti-poaching patrols in Africa, and a new fear.
Shrieks of excitement as panda cub makes video appearanceLittle shrieks of excitement highlighted the fist video appearance the tiny cub of a giant panda at a Dutch zoo Tuesday.
Biggest US solar project approved in Nevada despite criticsThe Trump administration has approved the largest solar energy project in the U.S. and one of the biggest in the world despite objections from conservationists who say it...
US plans reimagine fighting wildfires amid crews' virus riskNew plans offer a national reimagining of how to fight wildfires amid the risk of the coronavirus spreading through crews.
With fewer humans to fear, flamingos flock to Albania lagoonVirus home confinement rules have upset some people in Albania.
National parks visitors should plan for ‘new normal’As the coronavirus pandemic continues, the National Park Service is testing public access at several parks across the nation, including two in Utah, with limited offering...
National parks visitors should plan for 'new normal'As the coronavirus pandemic continues, the National Park Service is testing public access at several parks across the nation, including two in Utah, with limited offering...
Bug experts dismiss worry about US ‘murder hornets’ as hypeBug experts are dismissing as media hype the recent worry about so-called murder hornets spotted in Washington state.
Billions projected to suffer nearly unlivable heat in 2070A new study says 2 billion to 3.5 billion people in 50 years will be living in a climate that historically has proven just too hot to handle.
Brussels going greener amid coronavirus crisisBrussels regional authorities are adding about 25 miles of bike lanes to avoid traffic jams and congestion as Belgium begins to relax lockdown measures.
Virtual meetings set for drilling plan near national parkFederal land managers plan to hold a series of virtual meetings on a contested plan that will guide oil and gas development near Chaco Culture National Historical Park fo...
National parks balancing demands for cell service, silenceNational parks are grappling with how to expand cellphone service while preserving the serenity of nature.
Curtain lowers on nuke plant a stone's throw from ManhattanOne of the two operating reactors at an aging nuclear plant in the New York City area will shut down Thursday night.
Takeaways from a trend toward natural flood controlsSome communities in the U.S. heartland are taking a more natural approach to preventing the kinds of floods that have devastated the region in recent years.
UN chief: Use pandemic to 'rebuild our world for the better'U_N_ Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has described the coronavirus pandemic as an opportunity to “rebuild our world for the better.”.
Germany hopes for rain to avoid 3rd straight summer droughtGermany’s farmers, foresters, and firefighters are eagerly awaiting widespread rain forecast for this week, as a warm and dry spring has raised fears of a third summer dr...
Florida authorities warn of road rage among mating gatorsAggressive driving is always a hazard, but officials say Florida drivers also have to be on the lookout for potentially aggressive alligators, especially around this time...
Climate activists take global protest online during pandemicYouth groups are staging a long-planned global climate demonstration online because of restrictions on public protests during the coronavirus pandemic.
Bugged: Earth's insect population shrinks 27% in 30 yearsA big picture look at global insect decline shows land bugs are disappearing at a rate of nearly 1% a year.
Pandemic forces global climate protest to be held onlineYouth groups are moving a long-planned global climate protest online Friday to skirt restrictions on public assemblies during the coronavirus pandemic.
Thailand's tourist drought leaves space for shy sea mammalIt’s rare to see a threatened species of sea mammal in shallow waters in southern Thailand but thanks to travel restrictions that have stripped popular destinations of cr...
US to boost aid to Greenland in bid to counter Russia, ChinaThe Trump administration is poised to announce an expanded diplomatic presence in Greenland and a new assistance package for the vast island.
Berlin gets 'pop-up' bike lanes to boost cycling in pandemicAuthorities in Berlin are setting up temporary bicycle lanes to meet demand for safe cycling on the German capital’s streets during the coronavirus pandemic.
As people stay home, Earth turns wilder and cleanerCoyotes, pumas and goats are wandering around cities, while air across the world is becoming less polluted.
Lockdown reveals fresh air, cleaner rivers in IndiaIndia’s extended lockdown to curb the coronavirus outbreak has shut down schools, workplaces, industries, transport, and forced people to stay home.
