A judge has ruled that Virginia can’t withdraw from a multistate initiative designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions unless the Legislature agrees to it

President-elect Donald Trump's second term could bring reform to energy permitting and increased fracking on federal lands.

The United States has seen a significant increase in the use of clean energy over the last few years; however, Chris Wright has claimed otherwise.

Delhi's air-quality index, or AQI, shot up past 1,000 on Monday, more than five times higher than Sarajevo, the second most-polluted major city.

Climate change is decimating the likelihood of survival for a large portion of the world's coral reefs, according to new research.

Oil and natural gas companies for the first time will have to pay a federal fee if they emit dangerous methane above certain levels under a rule announced by the Biden administration

The U.N. children’s agency is warning that the health of 11 million children in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province is in danger because of air pollution that experts say has become a fifth season in recent years

Good news for sea turtles along one Florida Gulf Coast beach — there were more nests counted this year

In the Punjab region of Pakistan, record-high air pollution levels triggered hospitalizations and school closures, as cities remain shrouded in a thick, toxic smog.

Record-high air pollution in Pakistan’s Punjab province prompted authorities to keep government employees at home and close additional schools, as doctors reported an increase in people seeking treatment for smog-related ailments

Swing state Pennsylvania has one of the largest natural gas deposits in the nation, but residents are concerned about health impacts.

The U.S. is experiencing the driest fall on record, which could potentially impact the quality of upcoming autumn harvests, experts told ABC News.

A thriving ecosystem has been uncovered in the depths of the Pacific Ocean.

The World Wildlife Fund warns that the next five years are "crucial for the future of life on Earth."

The study’s findings revealed declines in “every indicator that tracks the state of nature on a global scale."

As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida, piling onto the damage from Hurricane Helene, officials warn of "severe" levels of coastal change.

One of the driest regions on earth is shifting green, as an influx of heavy rainfall causes vegetation to grow in the typically barren landscape.

ABC News' Bob Woodruff takes us on a spectacular expedition around the world and inside the efforts to preserve natural wonders.

Embattled political systems in Latin America make it difficult for conservationists and environmental policymakers to preserve the ecosystem and natural resources.

The globetrotting series kicked off Monday, with correspondent Bob Woodruff shining a spotlight on the fight to protect the planet's most threatened national parks.

An aggressive species of invasive seagrass that has been traversing for more than a century has been detected in the U.S. for the first time.

An environmental group wants NOAA to investigate whether the former presidential candidate violated the Marine Mammal Protection Act.

Melting permafrost in the Arctic is releasing toxic mercury into the water system, potentially impacting the food chain, scientists say.

While a perfectly manicured lawn is part of the American ideal, non-native plants can be expensive to maintain, so many are going local to beautify their yards.

The days of the perfect-looking yard -- often lawns that guzzle copious amounts of water to stay green -- may soon be gone.

Summer is something very precious in England, usually lasting only a few weeks at its peak, and many do whatever they can to enjoy it.

The places human beings spend the most time are among the largest producers of greenhouse gas emissions in the world.

Mining activity could negatively affect the seafloor ecosystem, scientists warn.

Mining conducted on the floors of deep seas could create "dark oxygen" containing metals that could impact the quality of oxygen above water.

A hydrothermal explosion Tuesday morning at Yellowstone National Park sent people running for cover and prompted the closure of an area containing several geysers.

A video shows a geyser in Yellowstone National Park erupting in a hydrothermal explosion right next to tourists on a boardwalk.

Several states, from New York to California, have been forced to close down stretches of their shores due to high levels of bacteria in the water.

Environmental protesters sprayed what appeared to be orange powder paint across part of Britain's Stonehenge on Wednesday.

ABC News Consumer Correspondent Becky Worley puts some options to the test that could be better for the planet and your wallet.

Experts say extra moisture over the past couple of years may be the cause.

A unique population of polar bears is at risk of extinction should ice-free periods continue to get longer, researchers have determined.

Australia's category 5 hurricane in April 2023 killed over 80% of seabirds on Bedout Island.

An "environmental justice population" in Framingham was chosen for the system.

Millions of people around the globe were able to witness the spectacle of lights, thanks to the strongest geomagnetic storm in the last 20 years to hit the U.S.

The disproportionate impacts of climate change on the poorest communities are already affecting pockets of the U.S.

Two teens turned themselves in after being caught on camera dumping trash into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida. They both face fines and possible jail time.

The first official Arbor Day was celebrated on April 10, 1872, when prizes were offered to communities and individuals who could plant the most trees in a single day.

As EV demand slows, advocates say eFuels could make cars that are already on the road greener.

Residents in some places across the U.S. often don’t understand emergency alerts because the instructions are not in their native languages.

A plastics facility accused of polluting a Malaysian river is tied to Operation Clean Sweep, an anti-pollution program promoted by the U.S. plastics industry.

Lori Bergamotto is here to help us celebrate Earth Week with a variety of sustainable upgrades for you and your home from brands like Patagonia, Blueland, Native Shoes and more.

On Thursday, the Environmental Protection Agency announced a suite of new rules aimed at dramatically reducing pollution from coal and natural gas fired power plants.

"The pushback has been fierce and severe," an environmental advocate said.

The fourth round of United Nations Plastics Treaty negotiations will be held in Ottowa, Canada, from April 23-29.

Over 60% of lab-grown diamonds are produced in China and India where 63% and respectively 74% of grid electricity results from coal.