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December 24, 2024 at 7:34 AM
El Salvador's Congress approves ending ban on metals mining
El Salvador's Congress has approved a law that would lift the country’s seven-year-old ban on mining for metals
December 24, 2024 at 7:34 AM
December 23, 2024 at 4:53 PM
AI eavesdrops on world's wildest places to track, help protect endangered wildlife
A biologist hid 350 audio monitors across Costa Rica’s tropical rainforests to spy on endangered spider monkeys in order to help protect them
December 23, 2024 at 4:53 PM
December 19, 2024 at 5:24 PM
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.
December 19, 2024 at 5:24 PM
December 19, 2024 at 2:13 PM
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.
December 19, 2024 at 2:13 PM
December 18, 2024 at 7:42 PM
EPA grants California authority to ban sales of new gas cars by 2035
The Environmental Protection Agency has granted two requests from California to enforce strict standards for vehicle emissions, including a rule aimed at banning sales of new gasoline-powered cars in the state by 2035
December 18, 2024 at 7:42 PM
December 18, 2024 at 4:39 PM
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.
December 18, 2024 at 4:39 PM
December 18, 2024 at 10:14 AM
New Jersey toxic waste dumping caused $1B in harm, group says
A Jersey Shore environmental group says damage from decades of toxic waste dumping at one of America's most notorious pollution sites caused $1 billion worth of damages
December 18, 2024 at 10:14 AM
December 9, 2024 at 10:30 PM
Rescuers rush to save geese, ducks soaked in oil spill in Boston river
Wildlife rescuers are rushing to tend to dozens of geese and ducks that were soaked in oil after a spill in a Boston river
December 9, 2024 at 10:30 PM
December 5, 2024 at 9:32 PM
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.
December 5, 2024 at 9:32 PM
December 4, 2024 at 9:03 PM
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.
December 4, 2024 at 9:03 PM
December 3, 2024 at 12:18 AM
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.
December 3, 2024 at 12:18 AM
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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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Conservationists persist in Latin America despite political challenges, experts say
Embattled political systems in Latin America make it difficult for conservationists and environmental policymakers to preserve the ecosystem and natural resources.
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'Last Lands' explores global battle to protect planet's vital ecosystems
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.
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Why scientists fear rapid spread of 'aggressive' invasive species found in Florida
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.
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Environmental group wants RFK Jr. investigated over alleged severed whale head
An environmental group wants NOAA to investigate whether the former presidential candidate violated the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
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Scientists find another reason why the melting Arctic could be disastrous
Melting permafrost in the Arctic is releasing toxic mercury into the water system, potentially impacting the food chain, scientists say.
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Why some are reconsidering having a lawn to save the planet
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.
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Goodbye turf lawns: Homeowners are using native plants to 're-wild' their yards
The days of the perfect-looking yard -- often lawns that guzzle copious amounts of water to stay green -- may soon be gone.
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A concert series in England where top artists perform in protected, preserved forests
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.
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How it's getting easier to make buildings more environmentally sustainable
The places human beings spend the most time are among the largest producers of greenhouse gas emissions in the world.
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Metals on ocean floor produce 'dark oxygen,' new study finds
Mining activity could negatively affect the seafloor ecosystem, scientists warn.
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Metals on ocean floor produce 'dark oxygen,' new study finds
Mining conducted on the floors of deep seas could create "dark oxygen" containing metals that could impact the quality of oxygen above water.
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Hydrothermal explosion sends tourists running at Yellowstone National Park
A hydrothermal explosion Tuesday morning at Yellowstone National Park sent people running for cover and prompted the closure of an area containing several geysers.
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Video shows tourists flee as Yellowstone geyser erupts
A video shows a geyser in Yellowstone National Park erupting in a hydrothermal explosion right next to tourists on a boardwalk.
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Contaminated water shuts down popular beach hot spots
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.
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Environmental protesters spray 'orange powder paint' on Britain's Stonehenge
Environmental protesters sprayed what appeared to be orange powder paint across part of Britain's Stonehenge on Wednesday.
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A look at sustainable alternatives to paper towels
ABC News Consumer Correspondent Becky Worley puts some options to the test that could be better for the planet and your wallet.
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Joshua trees may be showing signs of recovery, experts say
Experts say extra moisture over the past couple of years may be the cause.
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This distinct polar bear population could soon go extinct: Study
A unique population of polar bears is at risk of extinction should ice-free periods continue to get longer, researchers have determined.
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Seabird populations at risk amid increased hurricanes and extreme weather: Study
Australia's category 5 hurricane in April 2023 killed over 80% of seabirds on Bedout Island.
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New geothermal system will cool and heat dozens of homes in Massachusetts
An "environmental justice population" in Framingham was chosen for the system.
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Northern lights make appearance across US
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.
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3 vulnerable communities in US were severely impacted by climate change
The disproportionate impacts of climate change on the poorest communities are already affecting pockets of the U.S.
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Teens face felony charges for dumping trash off Florida coast
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.
8 months ago
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Arbor Day 2024: How to plant the best tree to combat climate change
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.
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