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June 6, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Why scientists are concerned over the record amount of seaweed in the Caribbean
Sargassum could soon be rotting and stinking up Florida beaches.
June 6, 2025 at 4:20 AM
June 5, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Why scientists are concerned over the record amount of seaweed in the Caribbean
Millions of tons of seaweed currently floating in the tropical Atlantic Ocean could soon make its way toward the U.S., according to researchers following the phenomenon.
June 5, 2025 at 11:41 PM
June 4, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Senate considers Michael Boren to lead Forest Service, despite clashing with agency
President Donald Trump's nominee to oversee the U.S. Forest Service has a history of clashing with the very agency that he could soon be leading.
June 4, 2025 at 3:06 PM
June 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Environmentalists criticize Trump administration push for new oil and gas drilling
Top Trump administration officials on Tuesday headlined an energy conference led by the state’s Republican governor
June 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
June 3, 2025 at 12:42 PM
How to turn down the volume and protect wildlife in your yard and garden
Growing season in many neighborhoods brings an onslaught of lawnmowers, leaf blowers and other power tools
June 3, 2025 at 12:42 PM
June 2, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Northern Lights will be visible in US: Where and how to watch the aurora
A rare Northern Lights display could be visible across the northern United States on Monday. See where and when to watch the aurora borealis, plus viewing tips from NOAA.
June 2, 2025 at 9:42 PM
May 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
New concerns about West Coast pollution crisis
Experts say up to 60 million gallons of toxic waste are flowing from the Tijuana River in Mexico into the Pacific Ocean each day.
May 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
May 29, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Supreme Court unanimously agrees to limit environmental impact studies
The Supreme Court put new limits on the scope of federally mandated environmental impact statements, clearing the way for a proposed rail line linking Utah and Colorado.
May 29, 2025 at 6:41 PM
May 22, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Healing through gardening: Organization connects US veterans with nature
Nonprofit organization Heroic Gardens uses horticulture as a form of personal healing for U.S. veterans.
May 22, 2025 at 7:07 AM
May 21, 2025 at 5:39 AM
What to know about Empire Wind, the wind farm now allowed to resume construction
What to know about Empire Wind, the offshore wind project the Trump administration is allowing to move forward.
May 21, 2025 at 5:39 AM
May 20, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Upgrading your landscaping in an environmentally friendly way
A conventional landscaping technique is not the best option for the environment, but sustainable landscaping is a way to design a yard that is easy on the eyes and the planet.
May 20, 2025 at 7:34 PM
May 19, 2025 at 4:48 PM
These Trump policies will have the most lasting impact on the environment: Experts
Some of the policies enacted under the Trump administration will have lasting impacts on the environment far after the current president leaves office, experts say.
May 19, 2025 at 4:48 PM
May 14, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Court rules that Joshua tree should have protections
A California federal court struck down an attempt from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to revoke protections for the Joshua Tree under the Endangered Species Act.
May 14, 2025 at 5:56 PM
May 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Debunking misconceptions about carbon dioxide
ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee talks to scientists about carbon dioxide, the gas critical for life on Earth.
May 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Ban on plastic bags is working for environment: Experts
ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee heads to New Jersey where one lawmaker wants to repeal the ban on single-use plastic bags.
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How clean air and water is addressed in new EPA reorganization
Environmental Protector Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin announced a significant reorganization for the agency.
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These are the biggest 'anti-environment' policies enacted in Trump's 1st 100 days
President Donald Trump has enacted a sweeping number of policies that could harm the environment and hamper goals for greenhouse gas reductions, some experts say.
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New satellite will provide an unprecedented look at the planet's forests
The European Space Agency has put its Biomass satellite into orbit.
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How rock dust is used to fertilize farms, clean the air
A carbon removal company has been collecting rock dust to capture carbon and make farming more efficient.
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How rock dust is used to fertilize farms, clean the air
ABC News’ Ginger Zee reports from North Carolina on how farmers are using rock dust to enrich soil and help remove carbon from the atmosphere.
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The science that can protect Earth from climate change
ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee tackles one of the most common myths she hears about climate change.
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Heat-resistant corals are 'miracle-like' discovery amid climate change: Scientists
Researchers said they discovered a "biological treasure chest" of corals located in an underwater lagoon off a remote South Pacific island.
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How people are building more sustainable homes
"GMA" explores how people are creating more sustainable living spaces as part of “Our Home,” an Earth Week campaign to highlight efforts to protect, restore and celebrate our planet.
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How Trump's executive order on coal could impact energy use in the US
President Donald Trump's quest to conduct a resurgence of coal production and utilization in the U.S. is farfetched and unlikely, according to energy experts.
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Trump signs executive order to expand 'clean' coal, but there's no such thing
President Donald Trump has called for the expansion of U.S. coal production, claiming that an increase of "clean" coal produced in the U.S. will soon take place.
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Dire wolf revived through biotech company's de-extinction process: Scientists
Biotech company Colossal Biosciences said it has brought back the dire wolf, an animal that went extinct 10,000 years ago, through its de-extinction process.
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Dormant algae revived after 7,000 years beneath the Baltic Sea
Researchers have successfully revived algae that remained dormant underneath sediment at the bottom of the Baltic Sea for more than 7,000 years.
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The deepest lake in the US is closing for 2 years, NPS says
Those wanting to recreate in the deepest lake in the U.S. will need to schedule a visit soon, before access closes for two years.
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Researchers make surprise discovery after piece of Antarctic ice shelf breaks off
An iceberg the size of Chicago broke off am Antarctic ice shelf to reveal a thriving ecosystem underneath, according to researchers.
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Scientists warn honey bee colonies could decline by 70% in 2025
Washington State University entomologists announced this week that commercial honey bee colony losses are projected to reach between 60% and 70% in 2025.
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This is what's causing California sea lions to act aggressive, lethargic
Sea lions on the California coast are displaying strange behavior likely due to a harmful algae bloom impacting the region, according to marine researchers.
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These are the impacts some scientists fear most from EPA deregulation
Several of the environmental benefits Americans experience today -- clean air, clean water, clean rain -- could soon be in jeopardy from EPA deregulation efforts.
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Trump wants 'clean' coal, but there's no such thing
Experts say coal may be "cleaner than ever," but it's still not "clean" energy.
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Trump’s EPA dismantles regulations – how polluters might benefit
ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos talks to former EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy on the Trump administration’s rollback of clean air and water protections.
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EPA workers silenced as agency cancels hundreds of grants
Staffers have been told they are prohibited from communicating with grantee partners they are supposed to monitor, according to multiple sources inside the agency. ABC News’ MaryAlice Parks reports.
3 months ago
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EPA workers silenced as agency cancels hundreds of grants
EPA staffers have been told they are prohibited from communicating with grantee partners they are supposed to monitor, according to multiple sources inside the agency.
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Environment can have greater impact on health than genes, study shows
A new study finds that your environment can have a greater impact on your health over your genes. ABC News medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton discusses.
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Zeldin vows to review EPA spending, may 'claw back' IRA funds
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to head up the Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin, emphasized accountability during hours of testimony Thursday.
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These plants and animals will benefit from Biden's protected land declaration
Vast forests, desert land and even a volcano are among the landscapes included in what's now the largest corridor of federally protected land in the U.S.
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How to lower your carbon footprint after the holidays
After the holidays, it’s important to think about the best way to dispose of organic decorations, including Christmas trees and wreaths.
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Abandoned oil and gas wells in US may bring leak dangers
Estimates suggest that millions of abandoned gas and oil wells may pose a threat to communities across the country, an ABC News investigation finds.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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