Nearly as many microscopic organisms may live on and within coral reefs as all the microbes previously identified around the globe, scientists say.
Author: Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY
Florida roofing worker is 4th lightning death in US this year. Here’s how to keep yourself safe.
A construction worker in Florida died this week after being struck by lightning. Here’s what you need to know about lightning safety.
The sixth extinction is underway, study finds. But here’s why all hope is not lost.
A new study finds many animal species are ‘sliding toward extinction’ at alarming rates. Here’s what that means.
Orlando a favorite among best cities to avoid worst climate change impacts. Here are others.
When considering where to live in the US to avoid the worst climate change impacts, Orlando, Ohio, western North Carolina and Ohio rank high.
Volcanoes are erupting, spewing ash on these three continents
Three of the world’s active volcanoes spewed ash and prompted warnings to nearby residents over the weekend: Mount Etna, Popocatepetl and Nyamulagira
America’s birds are under siege. These are among the most at risk for extinction.
Condors, cranes and some scrub-jay species are among more than 100 of America’s most at-risk birds for extinction.
A devastating start to the year: 7 weather disasters, 97 lives lost, billions in damage
The seven disasters are the second most on record for the first four months of the year, even adjusted for inflation, NOAA said.
Climate change is bad for everyone. But this is where it’s expected to be worst in the US.
Here’s your guide to what, when and where you can expect climate change impacts to be the worst in the U.S.
Spring ocean temperatures are shockingly hot around the globe. Scientists aren’t sure what happens next.
Warmer oceans have negative impacts on marine life and coastal ecosystems and drive extreme weather patterns, more ice melt and rising sea levels.
More hungry whales are flocking to ship-infested waters. It’s a tragic vicious cycle near NYC.
More whales in the waters off New York and New Jersey may be contributing to an increase in whale deaths in the area. The animals are there to eat.