Environment

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has closed some parking areas and trails around Kilauea due to an increase in seismic activity.

"Since June, the world has experienced unprecedented heat on land and sea. The temperature anomalies are enormous – far bigger than anything we have ever seen in the past," WMO officials said.

Prospective buyers in certain regions of the U.S. were more likely to consider climate risks when shopping for a home, according to Zillow’s research.

The Navy is issuing written reprimands to three now-retired military officers for their roles in the spill of jet fuel into Pearl Harbor’s drinking water in 2021. But it is not firing, suspending, docking the pay or reducing the rank of anyone for the incident.

Low levels of a microscopic parasite discovered in a Baltimore-area reservoir could sicken vulnerable residents, the city warned on Thursday.

Salt water from the Gulf of Mexico has moved further up the Mississippi, threatening drinking water in communities that rely on the river for fresh water.

Images taken show the tree on the ground with a long, straight line through the trunk.

Without enough freshwater flow, seawater is making its way up the Mississippi River and is expected to reach New Orleans by mid-October.

Researchers were conducting an expedition in the North Pacific Ocean to explore unseen deep-sea habitats.

Denmark’s Lego says it remains committed to its quest to find sustainable materials to reduce carbon emissions, even after an experiment by the world’s largest toymaker to use recycled bottles did not work.

A new poll found that most Americans believe they've personally felt the impact of climate change because of recent extreme weather, including a summer that brought dangerous heat for much of the country.

On average, people were exposed to 9.9 days per year to some form of smoke pollution that could be potentially harmful to their health, the study said.

A report released Wednesday says states such as California, Florida and Louisiana, which are prone to wildfires and damaging storms and flooding, are likely to see the most dramatic increases in premiums.

Mixbook, a photo book brand, surveyed 3,000 for their top hidden gems they want to visit to see fall foliage this year. Did yours make the list?

Parts of New England and the Midwest could have a challenging year for fall foliage. A significant drought is impacting parts of the central U.S., and New England has seen several episodes of heavy rainfall, leading to flooding concerns. October is usually the peak sightseeing month.

The two leaders are expected to discuss labor and the environment as the two nations roll out a partnership on workers’ rights.