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November 23, 2023, 2:54 AM
Search is on for pipeline leak after as much as 1.1 million gallons of oil sullies Gulf of Mexico
As much as 1.1 million gallons of oil may have been discharged into the Gulf of Mexico from a pipeline system off Louisiana’s southeast coast
November 23, 2023, 2:54 AM
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California wildfires altering ecosystems, disrupting wildlife habitats: Study
Extreme wildfires that have been burning through the California landscape over recent decades are disrupting wildlife habitats within the state, new research shows.
November 20, 2023, 11:05 PM
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Fires in Brazil threaten jaguars, houses and plants in the world's largest tropical wetlands
In the first two weeks of November, fires fueled by unusually dry and hot weather destroyed nearly 770,000 hectares (1.9 million acres) of the Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetlands
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Effects of climate change worsening in every part of the US, report says
The effects from rising temperatures around the world are worsening in every part of the U.S., according to the newly released National Climate Assessment.
November 14, 2023, 9:03 PM
November 14, 2023, 11:18 AM
Endangered sperm whales now have their first protected area in the Caribbean island of Dominica
The reserve spans nearly 300 square miles of water on one side of the island.
November 14, 2023, 11:18 AM
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Earth caps off its hottest 12-month period on record, report finds
The planet has capped its hottest 12-month span on record now that high temperatures in the month of October have been analyzed.
November 9, 2023, 1:08 PM
November 8, 2023, 2:22 AM
Masks are back, construction banned and schools shut as toxic air engulfs New Delhi
Masks are back on the New Delhi streets as residents grapple with the annual surge in air pollution that has engulfed the Indian capital region
November 8, 2023, 2:22 AM
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There's a movement to 'leave the leaves' in gardens and lawns. Should you do it?
The idea is to avoid sending bagged-up fallen leaves to landfills.
November 7, 2023, 2:11 PM
November 2, 2023, 10:21 AM
How to sustainably discard pumpkins, other organic fall decorations once the holidays are over
What to do with leftover pumpkins after Halloween is over.
November 2, 2023, 10:21 AM
November 1, 2023, 8:03 PM
Why it matters that Earth is on the brink of 1.5 degrees Celsius in warming
Earth is already on the brink of surpassing 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming since the 1800s, according to new research.
November 1, 2023, 8:03 PM
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Poultry companies ask judge to dismiss ruling that they polluted an Oklahoma watershed
A federal judge ruled that they polluted an Oklahoma watershed.
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Climate-friendly diet can significantly reduce carbon footprint: Study
Realistic, simple dietary swaps can help Americans make a difference in the country's carbon footprint, a new study found.
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Fire, other ravages jeopardize California’s prized forests
Forest in California may be disappearing
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Installation underway of 15 acres of 3D-printed artificial reefs in coastal North Carolina
Several acres of 3D-printed artificial reefs are currently being planted in coastal North Carolina to bolster the region's biodiversity.
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Artificial reef in North Carolina to help promote biodiversity
The artificial 3D-printed reefs are located at the mouth of the Pamlico River and will provide a skeleton for natural reef to grow.
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Scientists have discovered an ancient river landscape hidden beneath the East Antarctic Ice Sheet
Global warming could reveal an ancient river landscape that has been preserved underneath the East Antarctic Ice Shelf million of years, according to a new study.
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It may be too late to prevent significant melting on West Antarctic ice shelf that includes 'Doomsday Glacier': Study
Melting in West Antarctica, a region which includes the "Doomsday Glacier," could be "unavoidable" in the future due to warming oceans, scientists say.
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Feds OK natural gas pipeline expansion in Pacific Northwest over environmentalist protests
Federal regulators have approved the expansion of a natural gas pipeline in the Pacific Northwest over the protest of environmental groups and top West Coast officials
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Saltwater in Mississippi River moving toward New Orleans much slower than expected: Officials
Historically low water levels in the Mississippi River have allowed saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico to creep up the river and into local water sources.
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Ozone hole over Antarctica grows to one of the largest on record, scientists say
The annual ozone hole that forms over Antarctica has ballooned to near-record size, scientists say.
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Jersey Shore town sues to overturn toxic waste settlement where childhood cancer cases rose
A Jersey Shore town where childhood cancer cases rose is suing to overturn a settlement between the state and the corporate successor to the company that dumped toxic waste into the water and ground for decades
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Amphibians are in widespread decline, and climate change is to blame, study says
Amphibians are experiencing widespread population declines due to climate change, according to a new study.
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A fight over precious groundwater in a rural California town is rooted in carrots
In a remote, dry patch of California, a battle is raging over carrots.
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Boost in solar energy and electric vehicle sales gives hope for climate goals, report says
Limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) is becoming harder but a narrow window remains because clean energy infrastructure has grown around the world, a new report said Tuesday
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Louisiana governor requests Federal Emergency Declaration for saltwater intrusion
A saltwater intrusion in the Mississippi River poses a threat to Louisiana's water supply. The river has low water levels due to drought conditions allowing an intrusion.
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World’s largest flower is in danger of extinction, scientists warn
Rafflesia, the flower species which contains some of the world’s largest flowers, is at risk of extinction, scientists have warned in a new study.
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How eco-drag queen Pattie Gonia defines what it means to fight for the environment
ABC News' Ginger Zee caught up with Pattie Gonia as she produces and stars in "Save Her: An Environmental Drag Show" for this year's Climate Week.
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Oceans take center stage at Climate Week in New York City
The sailor who became the first American to win “The Ocean Race” in its 50-year history joins ABC News to discuss the critical issue of the ocean’s health.
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Wildfires in recent years have reversed some of the progress made in eliminating air pollution, new study suggests
The smoke from wildfires in recent years has been so intense that it is decreasing air quality in the majority of the U.S., according to new research.
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Researchers find new way to store carbon dioxide absorbed by plants at the bottom of the Black Sea
Researchers have found a new way to store thousands of year's worth of carbon dioxide and prevent it from being released into the atmosphere.
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New app will allow New Yorkers to avoid commuting through the poorest air quality
For those who need to commute when air quality is poor, a new technology will make it possible to use the safest route possible for their health.
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South African conservation NGO to release 2,000 rhinos into the wild
Conservation Group African Parks has announced it is set to release 2,000 southern white rhinos into the wild in will be one of Africa’s largest rewilding programs.
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Countries must provide a clean and healthy environment for children: UN
A United Nations committee strengthened a treaty on Monday on children's rights in their fight against climate change, according to new guidance from the organization.
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Researchers discover another way tropical forests could suffer due to climate change
Climate change has caused the leaves on some plants in tropical forests around the world were found to stop undergoing photosynthesis.
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Ocean cleanup group removes record 25,000 pounds of trash from Great Pacific Garbage Patch in one extraction
Ocean cleanup crews have fished out the most trash ever taken from one of the largest garbage patches in the world.
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Disappearing glaciers will give way to emerging, 'novel' ecosystems, new research finds
Scientists are beginning to better understand the consequences that melting glaciers will have on humans, species of all kind and the ecosystem in which they live.
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Glacial break causes major flooding in Alaska, officials issue emergency declaration
A glacier lake outburst flood is wreaking havoc near Juneau, Alaska, where structures have been destroyed as a result of a break on the Mendenhall Glacier.
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Major flooding causing a state of emergency in Alaska
At least two homes crash into floodwaters as a result of a melting glacier.
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Mitigating climate change and preserving biodiversity: Several ways AI can be used to help the environment
Artificial intelligence will play a pivotal role in the herculean efforts to mitigate climate change and preserve the environment, experts say.
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Life-sustaining coral reefs suffer in warming water
ABC News’ Ginger Zee reports on the record-breaking heat wave across the world on “This Week.”
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'Strikingly warm' ocean heat wave off Florida coasts could decimate corals, other marine life, experts say
Oceans all over the world are experiencing warmer-than-normal temperatures, but waters off the southern U.S. could be on the brink of an ocean heat wave emergency.
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Marine heat waves and its effects on the environment
ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee discusses the latest on marine heat waves and what it means for the water temperatures and humans on land.
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Loss of sea ice putting migrating beluga whales in danger
The annual great beluga migration is underway, but the whales are facing increasing dangers as the climate warms and human activity decimates their habitat.
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Northern Lights may be visible if you live in these states
Several states may be in for a treat in the night sky this week – a possible view of the Northern Lights.
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Concern after California landslide swallows nearly a dozen homes
The landslide has already swallowed about a dozen homes since Saturday and threatens additional homes in the upscale Los Angeles neighborhood of Rolling Hills Estates.
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Dozens of beaches across Northeast closed for swimming due to high levels of bacteria in water
Beaches in states including Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island have recently been closed for swimming due to high levels of bacteria in the water.
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Ghost forests explained
As people around the world contend with the hottest temperatures ever recorded, more visual evidence of climate change is emerging with the spread of ghost forests.
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What to know about ghost forests amid sea level rise
As people around the world contend with the hottest temperatures ever recorded, more visual evidence of climate change is emerging with the spread of ghost forests.
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A look at Tulare Lake, California’s newest re-formed lake
Tulare Lake, which was drained centuries ago, has re-formed due to snow melt from winter storms and is disrupting local farming.
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Highest ocean temperatures ever recorded for the month of May, NOAA says
Ocean temperatures reached record-breaking highs for the month of May, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced.
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