Phoenix heat isn't ceasing at night, either
Phoenix has set a record for the most nights with a low temperature of 90 degrees or higher. Climate change is accelerating the number of hot nights more quickly than hot days.
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Sphen, partner in a same-sex penguin couple, dies — and a colony sings
When Magic saw Sphen's body, "he immediately started singing," and other penguins joined in, Renee Howell, the aquarium's penguin keeper, told Australia's ABC broadcaster.
A lithium mine in Serbia could rev up Europe's e-vehicles, but opposition is fierce
A proposed lithium mine in Serbia is spurring protests over its potential impact on the environment. The mineral is in high demand because it’s crucial for the batteries that run electric vehicles.
The biggest diamond in over a century is found in Botswana — a whopping 2,492 carats
The Botswana government says the huge 2,492-carat diamond is the second-biggest ever discovered in a mine. It's the biggest diamond found since 1905. It weighs approximately half a kilogram.
The Texas power grid is straining under data and crypto demands
Demand for electricity in Texas continues to break records. It comes as the power grid strains under increased demand due to data centers and cryptocurrency mining.
Climate change to get its moment in the sun at Democratic convention on Thursday
Climate change and energy policy is slated to be one of the topics that Democrats focus on as they make their pitch to mobilize the party for Vice President Kamala Harris.
With warming waters, anglers reconsider their approach to trout fishing
Western Montana is a mecca for trout fishing. But trout need cold water to thrive, and the scorching temperatures are warming waters -- causing some anglers to rethink their approach to the sport.
North Carolina close to compliance with new federal air quality regulations
North Carolina has two years to meet new Environmental Protection Agency regulations regarding fine particulate matter.
A 13,600-year-old mastodon skull is unearthed in an Iowa creek
The University of Iowa’s Office of the State Archaeologist said a 12-day excavation yielded “several mastodon bones,” primarily from the skull. Mastodons are distant cousins of elephants.
How one pop band is trying to turn concertgoers into climate activists
The multi-platinum-selling indie pop band is using research to inspire fans to take immediate action against climate change.