Pakistan earthquake kills at least 20, injures more than 200
A powerful, 5.9 magnitude earthquake collapsed at least one coal mine and dozens of mud houses in southwest Pakistan.
Ship’s anchor may have caused massive California oil spill, investigators say
A ship’s anchor may have hooked, dragged and torn an underwater pipeline that spilled tens of thousands of gallons of crude oil into the ocean off the Orange County coast, according to federal investigators.
California oil spill: Beaches close as delayed response prompts questions
The Coast Guard says it did not investigate initial reports of an oil spill for nearly 12 hours because it didn’t have enough corroborating evidence and the agency was hindered by darkness and a lack of technology.
Zebra mussels found in Lake Owasso in Ramsey County
A Ramsey County lake has been found to have zebra mussels according to a DNR press release.
PHOTOS: Massive oil spill off California coast shows impact on wildlife, beachside communities
Photos show patches of oil coating the sand, signs warning people to stay off the beach and cleanup contractors in white outfits using skimmers and barriers to try to contain and clean the spill.
Class-action lawsuit filed in Huntington Beach oil spill
The first federal lawsuit linked to the 126,000 gallons of oil that spilled into the ocean off Huntington Beach is a proposed class-action suit that includes claims to recover damages for individuals and businesses damaged by the massive leak. The man who brought forward the lawsuit also alleges he has been, or will be, exposed to toxic oil contaminants.
Nobel Prize for physics goes to 3 for climate discoveries
The Nobel Prize for physics has been awarded to scientists Syukuro Manabe, Klaus Hasselmann and Giorgio Parisi for their climate-related discoveries.
Infants ingest 15 times more microplastics than adults, new study finds
Researchers suggest the reason for the higher number found in infants is because they’re far more exposed to microplastics through items such as their teething toys, sippy cups and carpeting.
California oil spill: Authorities investigate if ship’s anchor struck pipeline
One of the largest oil spills in recent California history over the weekend closed beaches and continued to threaten wildlife on Monday.
Extreme drought uncovers 'ghost town' hidden under Utah reservoir
Drought conditions in Utah appear to have unearthed a hidden “ghost town” that is normally under the Rockport Reservoir.
Fall foliage: Climate change affecting autumnal activity, experts say
Recent leaf-peeping seasons have been disrupted by weather conditions in New England, New York and elsewhere. Arborists and ecologists say the trend is likely to continue as the planet warms.
Controversial Line 3 oil pipeline officially put into service Friday
Enbridge Energy's controversial Line 3 oil pipeline, which runs through northern Minnesota, was officially put into service Friday.
REV Midwest: 5 governors commit to network for charging electric vehicles
Governors of five Midwestern states have reached a bipartisan agreement to forge a network for charging electric vehicles.
Andover homeowners share concerns about lack of information on contaminated water
Betsy Berg has lived in the Red Oaks neighborhood of Andover, Minn. for decades, drinking the water there for the last 43 years.
Kilauea eruption: Video captures lava spewing from Hawaii volcano
One of the most active volcanos on Earth is erupting on Hawaii’s Big Island.
'I can't say that it's fun': Man volunteers to pull buckthorn at Lake Harriet
On the shores of Lake Harriet, a battle is brewing.
Despite loud criticism, Enbridge's Line 3 oil pipeline will flow Friday
Line 3 has been in the works for nearly eight years, and despite some loud criticism of the project, Enbridge expects oil will begin flowing in the Minnesota section of the pipeline by early next week.
Enbridge says Line 3 oil pipeline complete, will be in service on Oct. 1
Enbridge Energy said its Line 3 oil pipeline is "substantially complete" and will be operational on Friday, Oct. 1.
NASA launches satellite that will track Earth’s ‘health’
NASA launched the Landsat 9 on Sept. 27. It will continue a 50-year legacy to track the health of the planet.
Ultra-white paint could reduce need for AC, Purdue researchers say
Researchers at Purdue University hope an ultra-white paint could curb global warming.