Iconic Berlin Christmas tree decapitated by climate activists
The climate activists used a hydraulic lift and a hand saw to cut 6 feet off the top of the tree and hang up a banner stating: “This is only the tip of the Christmas tree.”
The climate activists used a hydraulic lift and a hand saw to cut 6 feet off the top of the tree and hang up a banner stating: “This is only the tip of the Christmas tree.”
Twitter suspends account that tracked Elon Musk's private jet
“He said this is free speech and he’s doing the opposite,” the 20-year-old college student who started the flight-tracking account said.
“He said this is free speech and he’s doing the opposite,” the 20-year-old college student who started the flight-tracking account said.
Colorado River water users convening amid 'dire' drought concerns
The two largest reservoirs on the river, Lake Mead and Lake Powell, are at unprecedented low levels.
The two largest reservoirs on the river, Lake Mead and Lake Powell, are at unprecedented low levels.
Large Niagara water bottling plant proposal draws strong opposition in Scott County
A proposed large-scale water bottling plant south of the metro is generating opposition in the Scott County community of Elko New Market.
A proposed large-scale water bottling plant south of the metro is generating opposition in the Scott County community of Elko New Market.
6.0-magnitude earthquake shakes southern Mexico
A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake shook southern Mexico Sunday morning.
A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake shook southern Mexico Sunday morning.
Doctors remove lung from dog that nearly died after inhaling fungus found in soil
An Illinois family nearly lost their 3-year-old black lab after he likely inhaled a fungus living in soil around his home.
An Illinois family nearly lost their 3-year-old black lab after he likely inhaled a fungus living in soil around his home.
Massive oil spill in Kansas biggest in Keystone history, federal data finds
A Canada-based energy company says 14,000 barrels of oil spilled into a creek in a rural area more than 100 miles northwest of Kansas City.
A Canada-based energy company says 14,000 barrels of oil spilled into a creek in a rural area more than 100 miles northwest of Kansas City.
Oldest DNA reveals what life was like in Greenland 2 million years ago
Scientists have discovered the oldest known DNA and used it to reveal what life was like 2 million years ago in the northern tip of Greenland.
Scientists have discovered the oldest known DNA and used it to reveal what life was like 2 million years ago in the northern tip of Greenland.
‘New to science’: At least 2 minerals discovered in meteorite that crashed in Somalia
The minerals have been named after the town of El Ali, where the meteorite crashed in Somalia, and “elkinstantonite,” after planetary scientist Lindy Elkins-Tanton.
The minerals have been named after the town of El Ali, where the meteorite crashed in Somalia, and “elkinstantonite,” after planetary scientist Lindy Elkins-Tanton.
When will the Mauna Loa volcano stop erupting?
Mauna Loa's last volcanic eruption in Hawaii lasted three weeks in 1984, but some volcanoes erupt for months or years.
Mauna Loa's last volcanic eruption in Hawaii lasted three weeks in 1984, but some volcanoes erupt for months or years.
Only 5%-6% of world’s plastic is recycled and production is only increasing, report says
The vast majority of consumer plastic products “simply cannot be recycled,” advocates say. Meanwhile, plastic production is expected to triple by 2050.
The vast majority of consumer plastic products “simply cannot be recycled,” advocates say. Meanwhile, plastic production is expected to triple by 2050.
Biden acknowledges 'glitches' in climate law after Macron criticism
President Joe Biden is acknowledging "glitches" in his clean energy law that has raised concerns in Europe but said there are "tweaks we can make" to satisfy allies.
President Joe Biden is acknowledging "glitches" in his clean energy law that has raised concerns in Europe but said there are "tweaks we can make" to satisfy allies.
A little – or none – goes a long way when it comes to salting roads and sidewalks
Cutting back and using alternatives to ice-melt containing salt is key to preventing chloride pollution -- which can impact freshwater fish.
Cutting back and using alternatives to ice-melt containing salt is key to preventing chloride pollution -- which can impact freshwater fish.
Archipelago of 100-plus ‘pristine’ Indonesian islands going up for auction
The Widi Reserve near Bali in far east Indonesia — one of the most environmentally sensitive places on Earth — will be open for bidding soon.
The Widi Reserve near Bali in far east Indonesia — one of the most environmentally sensitive places on Earth — will be open for bidding soon.
Hawaii's Mauna Loa: What hazards are posed by world's largest active volcano?
For now, lava is not threatening any homes or communities — but it could eventually reach neighborhoods on the eastern side of the Big Island, experts say.
For now, lava is not threatening any homes or communities — but it could eventually reach neighborhoods on the eastern side of the Big Island, experts say.
Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, world’s largest active volcano, erupts for first time since 1984
Residents who are at risk of lava flows from Mauna Loa have been asked by emergency officials to begin reviewing emergency plans.
Residents who are at risk of lava flows from Mauna Loa have been asked by emergency officials to begin reviewing emergency plans.
Plastic Problems: How much plastic a family of 5 uses in a week
For this story, we had a family of five hold on to every piece of plastic they touched for one week to get a sense of just how much plastic we use. Here's what they found.
For this story, we had a family of five hold on to every piece of plastic they touched for one week to get a sense of just how much plastic we use. Here's what they found.
Check out these crazy deep sea creatures discovered by Australian researchers
“We have discovered an amazing number of potentially new species living in this remote marine park,” the institute’s chief scientist Dr. Tim O’Hara said.
“We have discovered an amazing number of potentially new species living in this remote marine park,” the institute’s chief scientist Dr. Tim O’Hara said.
Watch: Adorable baby elephant steals the limelight from young reporter
The young reporter had to stop his filming again when the baby elephant “stuck its trunk in my mouth.”
The young reporter had to stop his filming again when the baby elephant “stuck its trunk in my mouth.”
Leave the leaves: Why you should skip the bagging and let nature do its job
Leaving leaves to decompose on your lawn or in your garden provides organic matter and important nutrients to your yard and the environment.
Leaving leaves to decompose on your lawn or in your garden provides organic matter and important nutrients to your yard and the environment.