6.5 earthquake shakes Cayman Islands following powerful 7.7 temblor between Cuba, Jamaica
This second earthquake happened about 32.9 miles southeast of East End, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was about 6 miles deep.
This second earthquake happened about 32.9 miles southeast of East End, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was about 6 miles deep.
Greta Thunberg scolds leaders at Davos forum: 'Pretty much nothing has been done' on climate change
The young climate activist said not enough has been done while participating in a panel in the Swiss ski resort of Davos at the World Economic Forum.
The young climate activist said not enough has been done while participating in a panel in the Swiss ski resort of Davos at the World Economic Forum.
Metallica donates more than $500K to Australia bushfire relief efforts
Metallica donated more than $500,000 to relief efforts as the Australian bushfires continue to ravage the country.
Metallica donated more than $500,000 to relief efforts as the Australian bushfires continue to ravage the country.
Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe among dozens of celebs donating to help fight Australia wildfires
Nicole Kidman, her husband Keith Urban and Russell Crowe were among dozens of celebrities who have donated to relief funds connected to the devastating Australia wildfires.
Nicole Kidman, her husband Keith Urban and Russell Crowe were among dozens of celebrities who have donated to relief funds connected to the devastating Australia wildfires.
Researchers find high levels of PFAS chemicals in rainwater in parts of US
Researchers at the National Atmospheric Deposition Program, say they have have found high levels of toxic chemicals known as PFAS in rainwater, in some parts of the U.S.
Researchers at the National Atmospheric Deposition Program, say they have have found high levels of toxic chemicals known as PFAS in rainwater, in some parts of the U.S.
Australia experiences hottest day on record
Australia experienced its hottest day on record, beating a record set on Jan. 7, 2013.
Australia experienced its hottest day on record, beating a record set on Jan. 7, 2013.
California coastal waters are acidifying twice as fast as global average
The rate of ocean acidification has increased as humans continue to release rampant levels of carbon dioxide through the burning of fossil fuels like oil, coal, and natural gas.
The rate of ocean acidification has increased as humans continue to release rampant levels of carbon dioxide through the burning of fossil fuels like oil, coal, and natural gas.
Greta Thunberg changes Twitter bio in response to Trump calling her TIME cover honor ‘ridiculous’
While much of the world was congratulating climate change activist Greta Thunberg for being announced as TIME magazine’s Person of the Year, President Donald Trump took to Twitter to mock the 16-year-old, saying she has an “anger management problem.”
While much of the world was congratulating climate change activist Greta Thunberg for being announced as TIME magazine’s Person of the Year, President Donald Trump took to Twitter to mock the 16-year-old, saying she has an “anger management problem.”
Trump criticizes teen climate activist Greta Thunberg after Time magazine honor
President Donald Trump lashed out at 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg on Thursday, a day after she was named by Time as its Person of the Year, calling her selection “ridiculous."
President Donald Trump lashed out at 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg on Thursday, a day after she was named by Time as its Person of the Year, calling her selection “ridiculous."
‘Fingerprints’ of climate change marking increasingly extreme weather events, research suggests
Drought, intense heat waves, exceptional precipitation and record-low sea ice were extreme weather events made more likely by human-caused climate change, according to new research published Monday.
Drought, intense heat waves, exceptional precipitation and record-low sea ice were extreme weather events made more likely by human-caused climate change, according to new research published Monday.
Birds are shrinking in size, and researchers believe it’s likely due to climate change
North American migratory birds have been getting smaller over the past four decades and the reason appears to be related to climate change, according to findings from a University of Michigan-led analysis of a large dataset.
North American migratory birds have been getting smaller over the past four decades and the reason appears to be related to climate change, according to findings from a University of Michigan-led analysis of a large dataset.
Climate change may put pregnant women at risk of early delivery, study says
A study found that hotter temperatures could put pregnant women at risk of giving birth earlier than expected, sometimes as early as two weeks.
A study found that hotter temperatures could put pregnant women at risk of giving birth earlier than expected, sometimes as early as two weeks.
Sperm whale found dead with 220 pound ‘ball’ of trash in stomach
The whale was found with roughly 220 pounds of garbage and debris, including sections of net, plastic cups and bags.
The whale was found with roughly 220 pounds of garbage and debris, including sections of net, plastic cups and bags.
Coldplay decides not to tour for environmental reasons
The British band Coldplay has decided not to launch a global tour because of environmental concerns.
The British band Coldplay has decided not to launch a global tour because of environmental concerns.
Climate change will profoundly affect every child born today 'at every stage of life,' report finds
A child born today will experience a world more than four degrees warmer than the pre-industrial average, and it will affect every stage of their life in profound and troubling ways.
A child born today will experience a world more than four degrees warmer than the pre-industrial average, and it will affect every stage of their life in profound and troubling ways.
Spider and insect populations are declining at ‘frightening’ rates, scientists say
Insect and spider populations are falling dramatically across the globe, spurring concern throughout the scientific community, and a new study suggests that the decline may be happening more quickly and extensively than previously suspected.
Insect and spider populations are falling dramatically across the globe, spurring concern throughout the scientific community, and a new study suggests that the decline may be happening more quickly and extensively than previously suspected.
NASA scientists say humans are drying out the Amazon — making it more vulnerable to fires and drought
NASA scientists said elevated greenhouse gas levels are responsible for the increased dryness, as well as the burning of forests to clear land for agriculture and grazing.
NASA scientists said elevated greenhouse gas levels are responsible for the increased dryness, as well as the burning of forests to clear land for agriculture and grazing.
‘Untold suffering’: 11,000 scientists issue stark warning about effects of climate change
More than 11,000 scientists from around the world have issued a warning about climate change, declaring "clearly and unequivocally that planet Earth is facing a climate emergency," in a new report published in BioScience.
More than 11,000 scientists from around the world have issued a warning about climate change, declaring "clearly and unequivocally that planet Earth is facing a climate emergency," in a new report published in BioScience.
Earth just experienced the hottest October on record, European climate officials say
The Copernicus Climate Change Service confirmed that last month was the hottest October on record globally, according to data released by the European organization.
The Copernicus Climate Change Service confirmed that last month was the hottest October on record globally, according to data released by the European organization.
Trump administration begins process of withdrawing US from Paris climate agreement
The United States has told the United Nations it has begun the process of pulling out of the landmark 2015 Paris climate agreement.
The United States has told the United Nations it has begun the process of pulling out of the landmark 2015 Paris climate agreement.