Australian wildfires: Here’s how to help those in need as flames engulf wildlife, homes
As the wildfires rage on in Australia, possibly killing an estimated half-billion animals and leaving 25 people dead, there are ways to help those in need.
24 people charged with intentionally setting Australia fires this season
Police in Australia say a total of 183 people are facing legal action for more than 200 bushfire-related offenses since Nov. 2019.
Rainfall brings brief relief, offers hope to those battling Australia fires
Sudden rainfall and cooler temperatures Monday in southern Australia gave hope to those battling the devastating wildfires that have ravaged the country.
Maps show Australia's massive wildfires compared to size of United States
Two maps showing Australia's deadly wildfires demonstrate just how widespread the inferno is compared to the size of the United States.
Man killed by shark off coast of Australia, and his body has not been found
A man was killed by a shark off the coast of Australia and his body has not been found.
Australian wildfires kill 24 people, at least half a billion animals
The wildfires in Australia have killed 24 people and half a billion animals so far.
New project counts whales from space
A new project is focused on counting whales from space.
Survivor of Alaska crab boat disaster: 'Sleeping to swimming' in minutes
Gribble, who's appeared on the Discovery Channel documentary series “Deadliest Catch," said the seven-member crew faced 20-foot seas, 40 mph winds and icy conditions.
Bindi Irwin and family have treated more than 90,000 animals hurt in Australia wildfires
Bindi Irwin and her family, who own and operate the Australia Zoo, have dedicated the past few weeks to treating and saving as many animals as they can that have been hurt in the devastating wildfires in Australia.
Singer Pink donates $500G to help fight Australia wildfires
American pop singer Pink says she is donating $500,000 to help fight the deadly wildfires that have devastated parts of Australia.
US sends more than 100 firefighters to help battle devastating Australian bushfires
As wildfires have torn across Australia in recent weeks, devastating many parts of the country and claiming at least 17 lives, the U.S. has sent more than 100 firefighting personnel to help combat the inferno, and another 50 to 60 are set to depart on Monday, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
The Amazon has lost the equivalent of 10.3 million football fields to deforestation over past decade
The Amazon rainforest has lost the equivalent of 8.4 million soccer fields or 10.3 million American football fields over the past 10 years due to deforestation.
Groups want steeper U.S. Steel fine for Lake Michigan spill
“The proposed civil penalty ... does not reflect the seriousness, duration or magnitude of egregious (pollution) permit violations” at U.S. Steel’s Midwest Plant in Portage, Indiana, said the letter dated Dec. 18.
Judge blocks California’s alligator ban after Louisiana sues
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a California law banning the import and sale of alligator and crocodile products.
Here’s what you can do with your Christmas tree after the holidays
There's many ways you can re-purpose your Christmas tree after the holidays.
Air pollution is causing spikes in various illnesses such as depression, UTIs, sepsis and lung disease
A recent study by University College London (UCL) says that those exposed to higher levels of air pollution have a higher chance of experiencing depression leading to death by suicide.
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 Arctic may have crossed tipping point into destructive climate feedback loop, NOAA report says
The Arctic region is changing dramatically as a result of climate change. Permafrost is melting and releasing carbon into the atmosphere, and a new federal report suggests that this may have tipped the Arctic region past the point of no return, making it a global warming accelerator.
Illinois power company hires goats to clear out brush
An Illinois power company turned to a herd of goats to clear a steep, rocky plot of land so crews could reach electric lines.
President Trump says he is concerned about water standards, says some people have to flush toilets 10-15 times
President Donald J. Trump said that he has asked the EPA to look at water standards because there are times when people turn on faucets or "take a shower and water comes dripping out. It's dripping out very quietly. Dripping out. People are flushing toilets 10 times, 15 times, as opposed to once they end up using more water."