Americans may be breathing in cancer-causing chemicals while they're driving, recent research suggested. Environmental experts offered input on the potential risk.
In the in the Brixham area of Devon in the U.K., around 16,000 homes and businesses have been affected by a microscopic parasite that was found in their water.
Scientists say temperatures that have gone βcrazy haywire" hot, especially in the Atlantic, are close to making the current global coral bleaching event the worst in history.
Residents of impacted communities are heading to Washington to speak in favor of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act before it expires this summer.
A whistleblower who wrote the software used by a high-tech EPA plane after the East Palestine derailment described the federal response as tardy and mistake-ridden.
"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" co-stars offered a grim assessment of humans and what they've done to the planet during an interview promoting their film.
The U.S. government's specialized plane, which has advanced sensors and can allegedly deploy within an hour of a chemical disaster, took 4 days to fly over Ohio after the Norfolk Southern derailment.
NM's water pollution control commission opened a weeklong series of hearings on legislation surrounding the treatment, reuse and disposal of oil-industry fracking water.
Researchers around the world are racing to create large wind turbines and floating platforms as upcoming lease auctions bring offshore wind closer to reality.
A lawyer representing families who drank water tainted with jet fuel in Hawaii is asking a judge to award plaintiffs a range of about $225,000 to about $1.25 million each in damages.
Personal safety tools are in high demand today. Self-defense experts weighed in on the best tools to defend yourself against crime and these tools' legal status across the country.
About 14,400 gallons of untreated sewage began spilling into Ballona Creek on Wednesday, leading to a closure order for a large stretch of the Los Angeles coastline.
Two climate activists targeted the original text of the Magna Carta at the British Library in London during a protest calling for the end of fossil fuels.
Pelicans have been found sick and starving in large numbers on the California coast, but scientists are not yet sure why. Wildlife groups are caring for the birds in the meantime.
The reputation of the U.S. has suffered globally over the last year while a majority of its citizens believe that unfair elections and/or election fraud threatens democracy.
Nicaragua's congress has canceled a controversial canal concession, granted years ago to a Chinese businessman, that would have linked the country's Pacific and Atlantic coasts.
In southern Brazil, severe flooding has caused extensive damage, leaving 90 people dead and more than 130 missing. A mayor on Tuesday asked residents to ration water.
A senior White House adviser has voiced the necessity of encouraging mining projects in countries where Western corporations might be hesitant to invest.
California reported its first increase in groundwater supplies in years after downpours flooded the state's rivers; groundwater supplies are essential to growing much of the fresh produce in the U.S.
A leak from a 30,000-gallon liquid nitrogen fertilizer tank has resulted in a roughly 10-mile-long fish kill in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, according to environmental officials.
On TikTok, women are debating if they would rather be stuck in the woods with a man or a bear. Here are some tips for a safe hike, including what to do if a bear attacks.
A fisherman from Kentucky reeled in a monster-sized, 200-pound alligator snapping turtle in Texas; he also caught a massive alligator gar that has been submitted for a world record.
New Jersey is being sued by 3 anti-wind power groups to overturn an environmental approval for the Atlantic Shores wind farm project planned off of Long Beach Island.
French officials have inaugurated a storage basin meant to keep the River Seine cleaner. The Seine is set to be the venue for marathon swimming at the Paris Games.
Despite his social progressive stands on abortion and transgender issues, Gov. Gavin Newsom is invited to the annual Vatican climate summit in mid-May.
The U.S. House has passed a bill to remove gray wolves from the endangered species list across 48 states. The Biden administration opposes the measure.
More than 500 baby sea turtles were left stranded on South African beaches after a rare and powerful storm, prompting their rescue by an aquarium, officials said.
As Americans in big cities look to protect themselves, Gracie University head jiu-jitsu instructor Rener Gracie offers expert tips on mastering self-defense skills and staying safe.
U.S. climate change diplomat John Podesta and Chinese climate diplomat Liu Zhenmin will hold official talks for the first time when the former visits Washington in May 2024.
Kurt βCyberGuy" Knutsson introduces you to HERO-BLUE, a biomimetic, multimodal locomotion robot poised to transform underwater exploration and maintenance.
New Mexico has reached a record $24.5 million settlement with Texas-based Ameredev over air pollution violations at natural gas sites in the Permian Basin.
Richelle Dietz is among 17 people suing the U.S. over jet fuel leaks and health problems allegedly linked to contaminated water on their military base.
A nonprofit with big-money backing from progressive funding streams is pursuing high-stakes climate litigation nationwide and worldwide that targets fossil fuels on behalf of youth.
Missouri residents and lawmakers are holding the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers accountable to carrying out faster cleanups at toxic sites.
FIRST ON FOX: A coalition of more than 30 House Republicans introduced a resolution Friday that would overturn the Environmental Protection Agency's actions targeting gas cars.
The Burgers' Zoo in the Netherlands recently welcomed a pair of self-bred corals from the World Coral Conservatory project into Europe's largest coral reef.
Records have revealed that government officials knowingly disposed toxic chemicals improperly while trying to convince the people of St. Louis that the site was cleaned.
One of the nation's largest energy companies, which provides power to more than eight million customers, said President Biden's environmental regulations will threaten the grid.
The White House on Thursday announced new environmental regulations cracking down on fossil fuel power plants, which are the largest source of electricity nationwide.
Gov. Ned Lamont was hit with a citation for cutting down trees and bushes in protected wetland areas behind his $7.5 million Greenwich, Connecticut home.
The Biden administration on Wednesday announced plans for up to twelve auctions of offshore wind development rights by 2028, with four scheduled for this year.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle called for a briefing from Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on water system protection against hackers.
Approximately two dozen protesters with the eco-activist group Extinction Rebellion were arrested in Massachusetts after blocking planes taxiing at the Hanscom Airfield on Saturday.
In Canada, the United Nationsβ Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee for Plastics must decide on the scope of a treaty to limit global plastics pollution.
The Biden administration is advancing the environmental review process for a proposed lithium mine in Nevada, aiming to support production of clean energy minerals.
California is set to open its first new state park in ten years. The park will be located near the Tuolumne and San Joaquin rivers, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
President Biden said anyone who denies impacts of climate change is "condemning the American people to a very dangerous future," while speaking on Earth Day in Virginia.
A judge has ruled that Trudi Warner cannot be charged with contempt of court for holding up a sign outside of a courtroom that reminded jurors of their right to acquit defendants.
President Biden is moving forward with establishing the "groundbreaking" climate corps program, employing thousands of Americans to fight global warming.
Hong Kong has enacted new legislation to curb the use of single-use plastic cutlery and Styrofoam products, aiming to tackle pollution, officials said.
Federal wildlife officials have decided not to place lake sturgeon on the endangered species list, allowing annual spearing seasons in some states to continue.
A Pennsylvania appeals court has allowed a challenge against the removal of a Christopher Columbus statue in Pittsburgh's Schenley Park to proceed, officials said.
April 22 marks Earth Day, an occasion focused on helping the environment. There are many ways you can celebrate and establish habits to protect the planet.
Earth Day started in 1970 as consciousness raising. The 2024 version is a mix of woke and political correctness and at war with useful scientific discoveries like plastics.
Earth Day, a demonstration against pollution and for improved environmental policies, was first observed on this day in history, April 22, 1970. Demonstrations occurred nationwide.
Earth Day was born out of environmental activism and has led to the creation of important environmental safety regulations. Each year, it is celebrated by countries around the world.
Australian authorities say that a 16-year-old boy was swimming with a 13-year-old in the waters off of Saibai Island when a crocodile killed him. The pair's boat had broken down.
An upstart climate activist group known as Gas Leaks is increasing in prominence and financial backing, despite much of its information being shielded from the public.
The climate protest group Climate Defiance, which disrupted an event with Sen. Lisa Murkowski in Washington, D.C., this week was recently invited for a private meeting at the White House.
Many regions across the U.S. experienced βrecord-breaking high temperatures" in 2023 due to extreme heat, according to the CDC. Experts share risk factors and safety tips.
The Environmental Protection Agency has designated two forever chemicals used in cookware, carpets and firefighting foams as hazardous substances, officials said.
The Biden admin is expected to lock up millions of acres across the National Petroleum Reserve, an oil-rich block of federal land in Alaska designated by Congress for development.
FIRST ON FOX: A group of 15 state financial officers penned a letter to bank of America, warning it against discriminating against conservatives and religious Americans.
FIRST ON FOX: A coalition of 25 states filed a federal legal challenge against the Biden administration on Thursday, arguing its crackdown on gas-powered cars is illegal.
Thousands of people who helped clean up after the 2010 BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico say they got sick. A settlement aimed at compensation has fallen short of expectations.
Wisconsin offers experiences for travelers seeking both adventure and relaxation. From cozy resorts to outdoor adventures, the state can suit every taste.
A Brazilian corporation is facing resistance from Indigenous groups and government agencies over its plan to explore oil drilling opportunities in the Amazon rainforest.