Unusually large number of earthquakes hit South Carolina
A mystery is shaking up South Carolina — literally. An unusually large number of earthquakes have hit the state this year and scientists don't know why.
Environment
California will ban sales of new gasoline-powered cars by 2035
The measure is the first in the nation, but other states are expected to follow. The aim is to curb emissions that contribute to global warming and health issues.
California is poised to phase out sales of new gas-powered cars
The state is poised to set a 2035 deadline for all new vehicles sold in the state to be powered by electricity or hydrogen, a step that will speed the transition to more climate-friendly vehicles.
Sap from this tree will give you blisters, eating the apple-like fruit can kill you
One bite of the fruit from the manchineel tree can be lethal, and contact with the bark, leaves and sap of the tree results in blisters and extreme pain.
Largest U.S. auto market is moving away from the internal combustion engine
The California Air Resource Board is expected to approve a plan Thursday to ban the sale of new gas cars by 2035. The state will have interim goals of 35% zero emission cars by 2026 and 68% by 2030.
Why keeping girls in school is a good strategy to cope with climate change
Education for girls brings numerous benefits when it comes to addressing the climate crisis. Oh, and it works for boys, too!
Kim Kardashian, Kevin Hart and Sylvester Stallone are accused of massive water waste
To paraphrase Kim Kardashian, it seems like nobody wants to conserve water these days. The celebrities are on a long list of rich and famous LA residents who received notices for excessive water use.
As Germany struggles in energy crisis, more turn to solar to help power homes
A Ukrainian-born entrepreneur in Berlin who launched a startup selling DIY solar panels has seen her business boom, as the country's reliance on Russian gas causes utility bills to skyrocket.
China plans to use chemicals to generate rain to protect its grain harvest
The hottest, driest summer since the government began recording rainfall and temperature 61 years ago has wilted crops and left reservoirs at half their normal water level.