Environment
North Carolina environmental groups urge Biden administration to protect old-growth trees
Seventeen North Carolina environmental organizations are asking the Biden administration to prohibit the sale of logged old-growth trees.
Mangroves protect communities from storms. Half are at risk of collapse, report finds
Mangroves are unique coastal ecosystems protecting humans and wildlife. Rising sea levels and storms pose an increasing threat to their survival.
Plastic junk? Researchers find tiny particles in men's testicles
The new study has scientists concerned that microplastics may be contributing to reproductive health issues.
When sea otters lose their favorite foods, they can use tools to go after new ones
Some otters rely on tools to bust open hard-shelled prey items like snails, and a new study suggests this tool use is helping them to survive as their favorite, easier-to-eat foods disappear.
On a trail in the Adirondack Mountains, runners appreciate the spring season
Spring brings lots to look at in the Adirondack Mountains and the concentration required for trail running means runners can't help but appreciate Spring's beauty.
Tree seeds that flew around the moon are now being planted across the U.S.
"Moon Trees" are starting to grow on Earth. They got that name because as seeds they spent some time in space.
The brown pelican crisis of 2024 is here
Brown pelicans are appearing on California's coastline. They are showing up emaciated, starving and weak. Dr. Elizabeth Wood of the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center of Orange County explains.
Biden ending new leases in America's top coal region
Citing climate change, federal land managers are moving to end new leasing for coal in the country's top producing region.
What's worse for disease spread: animal loss, climate change or urbanization?
Scientists are looking at the ways humans change the planet — and the impact that has on the spread of infectious disease. You might be surprised at some of their conclusions.