Chicago Has Some of the Worst Air Quality in the World, Blame CanadaThere are more than 480 active fires burning throughout the Canada, and the smoke has traveled south.ByAngely MercadoPublishedJune 27, 2023
We Pump So Much Groundwater, We've Shifted The World's Tilt and Contributed to Sea Level RiseThere's more water in the ground than there is in the world's lakes and rivers combined.ByAngely MercadoPublishedJune 27, 2023
The Texas Heat Wave Is Heading North This WeekNearby states could see sky-high temperatures and even higher heat indices before the fourth of July.ByAngely MercadoPublishedJune 26, 2023
Train Carrying Asphalt and Sulfur Derailed Into the Yellowstone RiverThe derailment occurred this Saturday morning, and cleanup crews are working to remediate the site.ByAngely MercadoPublishedJune 26, 2023
Chemical Giant 3M Agrees to $10.3 Billion Settlement Over Water ContaminationThis settlement comes after the company contributed to widespread chemical pollution in the U.S. for decades.ByAngely MercadoPublishedJune 23, 2023
Now playing Stay in Your Seats, It's Gonna Be a Bumpy Flight | Extreme EarthA new study from the University of Reading in England has found that severe turbulence has more than doubled over 40…PublishedJune 23, 2023
At Least 4 Dead and 100,000 Without Power After Texas TornadoesThese storms and outages come as much of the state continues to experience a dangerous heat wave.ByAngely MercadoPublishedJune 22, 2023
A Toxic Algae Bloom Is Killing California's Sea LionsBeachgoers in the state have been asked to report any sightings of stranded animals to their local wildlife…ByAngely MercadoPublishedJune 22, 2023
Texas Residents Asked to Voluntarily ‘Reduce Electric Use’ as Grid Strains Against the HeatTemperatures are soaring into the triple digits, as tens of thousands of Texans go without power today.ByAngely MercadoPublishedJune 20, 2023
See the Devastating Aftermath of Tornadoes in MississippiOfficials have confirmed multiple hospitalizations and one death from this weekend's storms.ByAngely MercadoPublishedJune 20, 2023
El Niño Is Here and It's Taking the Heat for the Death of 300 Wild Birds in MexicoRecord-setting ocean temperatures, heat waves, starving birds, and more are on the table for 2023.ByAngely MercadoPublishedJune 16, 2023
Asthma ER Visits Shot Up in NYC When Wildfire Smoke Choked the NortheastAsthma can be manageable, but the huge spike in air pollution last week triggered symptoms for vulnerable New…ByAngely MercadoPublishedJune 16, 2023
Amid Power Outages, Florida and Gulf States Brace for More Hazardous WeatherHail, strong winds, rain, and tornado warnings are part of today’s forecast.ByAngely MercadoPublishedJune 15, 2023
Texas Is Going to Be Slammed by Sky-High Temperatures This WeekThe lone star state’s heat is going to feel hotter than usual, thanks to the combination of heat and humidity.ByAngely MercadoPublishedJune 14, 2023
Feeling More Turbulence During Your Flights? Blame Climate Change.New research has found that turbulence has doubled in the last 4 decades.ByAngely MercadoPublishedJune 13, 2023
Millions Across the U.S. Are About to Be Slammed by Severe StormsLarge hail and damaging winds are going to especially affect a lot of Central Texas this week.ByAngely MercadoPublishedJune 13, 2023
High Temperatures and Low Oxygen Choke Out Thousands of Fish in the GulfThousands of dead marine animals covered the shores of beaches Brazoria County, Texas this past weekend.ByAngely MercadoPublishedJune 12, 2023
Here’s What Health Experts Want You to Know About This Week’s Wildfire SmokeKeep wearing masks outdoors, and monitor your health condition if you spend time outside.ByAngely MercadoPublishedJune 9, 2023
Hundreds of U.S. Firefighters Deployed North to Battle Canadian WildfiresSeveral other countries including South Africa, France, and Portugal have offered reinforcements.ByAngely MercadoPublishedJune 8, 2023
Arctic Sea Ice Is Melting Way Faster Than Previously Thought, Study FindsRecent research projected "ice-free" summer in the Arctic by the middle of this century, but a new study estimates…ByAngely MercadoPublishedJune 7, 2023