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California expands electric school bus fleet as federal freeze paused other efforts
California is spending $500 million to put an additional 1,000 electric school buses on the road
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April 23, 2025 at 11:12 AM
$50 million prize funded by Musk foundation goes to Indian carbon-capture company
An Indian company that spreads crushed rock on farmers’ fields to draw climate-warming carbon dioxide from the atmosphere has won the $50 million grand prize in a global competition funded by Elon Musk’s foundation
April 23, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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How rock dust is used to fertilize farms, clean the air
A carbon removal company has been collecting rock dust to capture carbon and make farming more efficient.
April 22, 2025 at 9:13 PM
April 22, 2025 at 3:47 PM
How rock dust is used to fertilize farms, clean the air
ABC News’ Ginger Zee reports from North Carolina on how farmers are using rock dust to enrich soil and help remove carbon from the atmosphere.
April 22, 2025 at 3:47 PM
April 22, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The science that can protect Earth from climate change
ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee tackles one of the most common myths she hears about climate change.
April 22, 2025 at 3:12 PM
April 22, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Your clothes are shedding bits of plastic. Here’s what people are doing about it
Plastic is everywhere — and yet some people may be surprised at how much they actually wear
April 22, 2025 at 12:28 PM
April 22, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Heat-resistant corals are 'miracle-like' discovery amid climate change: Scientists
Researchers said they discovered a "biological treasure chest" of corals located in an underwater lagoon off a remote South Pacific island.
April 22, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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How people are building more sustainable homes
"GMA" explores how people are creating more sustainable living spaces as part of “Our Home,” an Earth Week campaign to highlight efforts to protect, restore and celebrate our planet.
April 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
April 20, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Everglades restoration would protect Florida Keys while scientists watch for drought
The Everglades is more than just swamps, fan boats and alligators and restoration efforts impact more than the land between Florida’s east and west coasts
April 20, 2025 at 5:08 AM
April 12, 2025 at 4:04 AM
DOJ ends environmental justice agreement in Alabama county
The U.S. Department of Justice is ending a settlement agreement with Alabama regarding wastewater problems in a rural Alabama county where most residents are Black
April 12, 2025 at 4:04 AM
April 11, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Schools lined up for help getting cleaner school buses. Then came the EPA freeze
Hundreds of school districts around the U.S. may have to abandon plans to acquire electric buses after the EPA froze the latest round of money that was part of President Biden’s infrastructure law
April 11, 2025 at 1:27 PM
April 10, 2025 at 11:33 AM
How Trump's executive order on coal could impact energy use in the US
President Donald Trump's quest to conduct a resurgence of coal production and utilization in the U.S. is farfetched and unlikely, according to energy experts.
April 10, 2025 at 11:33 AM
April 8, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Trump signs executive order to expand 'clean' coal, but there's no such thing
President Donald Trump has called for the expansion of U.S. coal production, claiming that an increase of "clean" coal produced in the U.S. will soon take place.
April 8, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Dire wolf revived through biotech company's de-extinction process: Scientists
Biotech company Colossal Biosciences said it has brought back the dire wolf, an animal that went extinct 10,000 years ago, through its de-extinction process.
April 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
April 1, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Dormant algae revived after 7,000 years beneath the Baltic Sea
Researchers have successfully revived algae that remained dormant underneath sediment at the bottom of the Baltic Sea for more than 7,000 years.
April 1, 2025 at 9:18 PM
April 1, 2025 at 8:46 PM
The deepest lake in the US is closing for 2 years, NPS says
Those wanting to recreate in the deepest lake in the U.S. will need to schedule a visit soon, before access closes for two years.
April 1, 2025 at 8:46 PM
March 31, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Researchers make surprise discovery after piece of Antarctic ice shelf breaks off
An iceberg the size of Chicago broke off am Antarctic ice shelf to reveal a thriving ecosystem underneath, according to researchers.
March 31, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Scientists warn honey bee colonies could decline by 70% in 2025
Washington State University entomologists announced this week that commercial honey bee colony losses are projected to reach between 60% and 70% in 2025.
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This is what's causing California sea lions to act aggressive, lethargic
Sea lions on the California coast are displaying strange behavior likely due to a harmful algae bloom impacting the region, according to marine researchers.
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These are the impacts some scientists fear most from EPA deregulation
Several of the environmental benefits Americans experience today -- clean air, clean water, clean rain -- could soon be in jeopardy from EPA deregulation efforts.
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Trump wants 'clean' coal, but there's no such thing
Experts say coal may be "cleaner than ever," but it's still not "clean" energy.
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Trump’s EPA dismantles regulations – how polluters might benefit
ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos talks to former EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy on the Trump administration’s rollback of clean air and water protections.
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EPA workers silenced as agency cancels hundreds of grants
Staffers have been told they are prohibited from communicating with grantee partners they are supposed to monitor, according to multiple sources inside the agency. ABC News’ MaryAlice Parks reports.
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EPA workers silenced as agency cancels hundreds of grants
EPA staffers have been told they are prohibited from communicating with grantee partners they are supposed to monitor, according to multiple sources inside the agency.
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Environment can have greater impact on health than genes, study shows
A new study finds that your environment can have a greater impact on your health over your genes. ABC News medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton discusses.
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Zeldin vows to review EPA spending, may 'claw back' IRA funds
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to head up the Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin, emphasized accountability during hours of testimony Thursday.
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These plants and animals will benefit from Biden's protected land declaration
Vast forests, desert land and even a volcano are among the landscapes included in what's now the largest corridor of federally protected land in the U.S.
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How to lower your carbon footprint after the holidays
After the holidays, it’s important to think about the best way to dispose of organic decorations, including Christmas trees and wreaths.
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Abandoned oil and gas wells in US may bring leak dangers
Estimates suggest that millions of abandoned gas and oil wells may pose a threat to communities across the country, an ABC News investigation finds.
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Abandoned oil and gas wells in US bring fears of leak dangers
More than 3.5 million abandoned oil and gas wells are littered across the United States and an estimated 14 million Americans live within a mile of one of the wells.
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This state's now closer to ending gas-powered new car sales
California has been given the green light by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars and light trucks by 2035.
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How to really solve the plastics problem
Modern society has a big problem when it comes to plastic -- and it's contributing heavily to pollution and climate change.
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How 'refill and reuse' can help eliminate single-use waste
Single use items often come with plastic and paper that will eventually be thrown away and sent to a landfill.
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How to turn ocean waves into renewable energy
The power of the ocean could soon be used to power homes in the U.S. as scientists prepare to test an untapped form of renewable energy.
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Why Texas could be the next big producer of green hydrogen
Texas has the potential to become a major producer of green hydrogen due to its existing energy infrastructure, according to a new study.
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Drought causing saltwater to enter Delaware River
More than 17 million people get their drinking water from the Delaware River basin, according to environmental nonprofit American Rivers.
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Bodies of water all over Northeast drying up due to drought conditions
Important bodies of water that supply water to populated regions in the Northeast are drying up due to drought conditions in recent months.
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What Trump's 'drill, baby, drill' fracking agenda could look like
President-elect Donald Trump's second term could bring reform to energy permitting and increased fracking on federal lands.
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Why Trump's pick for energy secretary is wrong about green energy: Experts
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.
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'Severe' toxic smog blankets Delhi, shuttering schools
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.
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The world's corals are facing dire consequences from climate change: New research
Climate change is decimating the likelihood of survival for a large portion of the world's coral reefs, according to new research.
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Record air pollution causes hospitalizations in Pakistan
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.
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How fracking may determine the election in swing state Pennsylvania
Swing state Pennsylvania has one of the largest natural gas deposits in the nation, but residents are concerned about health impacts.
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How crops will fare with 45% of the US experiencing drought
The U.S. is experiencing the driest fall on record, which could potentially impact the quality of upcoming autumn harvests, experts told ABC News.
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Giant tubeworms part of an ecosystem found thriving under the seafloor
A thriving ecosystem has been uncovered in the depths of the Pacific Ocean.
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Wildlife populations have declined by 73% in 50 years: Study
The World Wildlife Fund warns that the next five years are "crucial for the future of life on Earth."
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Wildlife populations declined by 73% in 50 years: Study
The study’s findings revealed declines in “every indicator that tracks the state of nature on a global scale."
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Florida's coastline could change after Hurricane Milton, officials say
As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida, piling onto the damage from Hurricane Helene, officials warn of "severe" levels of coastal change.
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Why parts of the Sahara Desert are turning green
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.
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'Last Lands' explores battle to protect planet's national parks
ABC News' Bob Woodruff takes us on a spectacular expedition around the world and inside the efforts to preserve natural wonders.
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