How To Clean Up All That Plastic In The Oceans
By 2050, it's estimated the oceans will contain more plastic than fish, by weight. One entrepreneur says he's developing a tool to remove much of that plastic.
Environment
WATCH: Massive Gas Leak At Porter Ranch Slows To A Stop
The California Air Resources Board was recording with an infrared camera as the methane leak on the outskirts of LA was finally controlled Thursday. The leak still needs to be permanently capped.
Photos: Obama Declares 3 New National Monuments In California Desert
The new designations protect nearly 1.8 million acres of public lands that include Southern California's highest peak, thousands of Native American rock carvings, endangered animals and a ghost town.
Massive Gas Leak In Los Angeles Temporarily Plugged After Nearly 4 Months
Crews are working to permanently plug the methane gas leak that has forced hundreds from their homes in the Porter Ranch area of Los Angeles. Southern California Gas Company says the leak was temporarily fixed Thursday, after nearly four months of spewing methane into the air.
Ready, Set, Watch: The Great Backyard Bird Count Starts Today
The annual event invites bird-watchers of all levels to count the birds in their backyards, and submit the data to researchers at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society.
Citrus In The Snow: Geothermal Greenhouses Grow Local Produce In Winter
Greenhouses could make local fruits and vegetables more available year-round, but they're energy intense. In the Midwest, some growers tap into the Earth's internal heat to warm the structures.
Love Giant Insects? Meet The Tree Lobster, Back From The Brink
The 8-inch insect nearly went extinct when hungry rats overran its island. But Melbourne scientists found a few in 2001 and started a thriving colony. Now the San Diego Zoo is hatching them, too.
What Does It Take To Endure The Harshest Climate On Earth?
Explorer Ben Saunders is the first person to finish the perilous trek from the edge of Antarctica to the South Pole and back. He describes what he had to endure in order to survive the journey.
How Can We Ensure Our Survival As A Species?
Astronomer and cosmologist Lord Martin Rees asks whether our species will endure despite the many existential threats we face.
Will California Gas Leak Mark A Turning Point In Energy Debate?
A massive methane leak may soon end, but its environmental impact is still being weighed. A scientist says it won't have a big effect globally, but it's a setback in efforts to curb greenhouse gases.