Arizona governor signs $1.2B water infrastructure bill as state faces cutbacks
The new legislation will put the money toward the new Water Infrastructure Finance Authority, which will be focused on buying new sources of water and building new infrastructure to import water into Arizona.
'The Last Supper' painting, John Constable's 'The Hay Wain' targeted by UK climate protesters
U.K. climate activists also recently glued themselves to the frame of an 1889 Vincent van Gogh painting in protest of new fossil fuel production and licensing.
Supreme Court rules EPA has no authority to reduce power plant emissions that contribute to global warming
The Supreme Court’s latest climate change ruling could dampen efforts by federal agencies to rein in the tech industry, which went largely unregulated for decades as the government tried to catch up to changes wrought by the internet.
Electric vehicle battery myths v. facts: The debate over ‘green’
As demand for electric vehicles grows, innovation follows and companies are looking at more environmentally friendly options when it comes to the controversial manufacturing of EV batteries.
World War II-era boat emerges from shrinking Lake Mead
As water levels drop at both Lake Mead and Lake Powell upstream on the Arizona-Utah line, states in the U.S. West increasingly face deeper cuts to their supply from the Colorado River.
Invasive snail that loves damaging plants, living in humidity found in Pasco County
Giant African land snails are considered one of the most damaging snails in the world. They have previously been eradicated twice in Florida – and one was found in Pasco County.
Supreme Court limits EPA's authority to regulate pollution from power plants
By a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court said the Environmental Protection Agency does not have broad authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants that contribute to global warming.
'Biblical' swarms of giant insects swarm Oregon farmland already impacted by warming temperatures
Farmers in Oregon already battling extreme drought and low water supplies are fighting against future grasshopper and Mormon cricket infestations.
Grand Canyon won't seek volunteers to kill bison this fall
The park used skilled volunteers selected through a highly competitive lottery last year to kill bison, part of a toolset to downsize the herd that's been trampling meadows and archaeological sites on the Grand Canyon's North Rim.
Arizona lawmakers rewrite Ducey’s plan for $1 billion for new water
The Water Infrastructure Finance Authority will now be a standalone agency with oversight from a new board and some from the Arizona Legislature.
Arizona legislative session comes to an end overnight
Governor Doug Ducey released a statement overnight praising lawmakers' work in passing a bipartisan budget agreement, as well as investing in education, public safety and infrastructure.
World's biggest bacterium found in Caribbean mangrove swamp
Scientists have discovered the world’s largest bacterium in a Caribbean mangrove swamp.
Swarm of bugs picked up on Detroit, Cleveland weather radars
If you thought it was rain showers on the radar, think again!
Package peddler: UPS testing electric bikes for deliveries to help fight climate change
UPS officials say eQuads are part of a larger plan to achieve the company's goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
Why does the air quality get so bad in summer?
When the sun comes out in the summer and temperature soar, the air quality in large cities usually takes a turn for the worse -- especially ozone levels.
National Pollinator Week: Why we should thank a bug for dinner
This week is National Pollinator Week. It's time to give thanks and reflect on the tireless service that bees, birds, bats, butterflies, moths, flies and many more animals perform every spring and summer. But why?
Lake Mead: Drought-stricken reservoir near Vegas hits new lowest level since 1930s
The water level of Lake Mead, which was created in the 1930s with the completion of the Hoover Dam, continues to fall. It has dropped 180 feet since 1983.
Show Your Stripes Day: How a colorful graphic raises awareness of climate change
Climate Central has created "Warming Stripes" graphics for 179 cities, 49 states and the globe that include available data up to 2021. Here's how you can find one for your city.
From plastic to plant-based: New rule aims to protect national parks from pollution
The Department of Interior set a goal to eliminate single-use plastic products on public land by 2023.
Court rejects Trump-era EPA finding that Roundup weed killer safe
Glyphosate is the active ingredient in Roundup, the most widely used herbicide in the world.