Keeping cool saves thousands of lives yearly, but at a cost of worsening global warming, experts say
As global temperatures rise, AC use is increasing, leading to higher carbon emissions.
Environment
United Nations talks in Mongolia expose growing drought crisis as climate impacts worsen
Droughts are emerging in areas that were not considered highly vulnerable a decade ago.
As microplastics pollute every corner of the Great Lakes, scientists push governments to combat threat
Plastics just keep getting smaller, and potentially more harmful to humans, fish and wildlife.
Some Baltimore County homes could face $10K water line replacements
Baltimore County is sending notices to more than 104,000 homes, warning residents that some may...
Satellite images show bedrock and glacier collapsed on Nepal-China border, then rivers flooded
Before and after satellite images show that the river is now much wider, and brown...
Peekachu, a beluga whale rescued from Canada, dies at Chicago aquarium
The whale wasn’t consistently eating her full diet, Shedd said, and blood samples taken Tuesday...
Havre de Grace order aims to restore neglected U.S. Colored Troops graves
The executive order gives the Sgt. Alfred B. Hilton Foundation city resources to restore and...
Trump administration relied on flawed logic to justify scrapping vehicle emission rules, study says
The Trump administration got rid of the emissions standards earlier this year.
As super El Nino strengthens, study suggests that climate change is intensifying El Ninos
El Ninos are now more than 36% stronger than before the industrial age.
Nepal floods highlight growing glacier risks in warming Himalayas
Water levels in rivers across the region rose by as much as 29.5 feet in...
Heat makes emergency rooms busier. Study shows which illness and injuries rise during hot spells
Gunshot wounds and assault injuries soar when the temperatures hits 92.6 degrees or above.
Wave energy testing site opens off Oregon, a green energy milestone in the Trump administration
Trump officials see promise in harnessing the power of the ocean's waves.
Invasive green crabs are bad for the environment so New Englanders are starting to eat more of them
Restaurants are designing dishes around the crabs while others are now selling broths and sauces.
US declares drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico as dry conditions persist
July was the driest month on record for San Juan in more than 120 years.
Is a lunar eclipse appearing in Maryland? What to know.
Experts say look for darker skies away from city lights, and be sure to check...
A new beginning: Construction underway at Maryland’s James Island
“From nothing, we’re creating something,” said Devon Carlock of the dredging firm Cottrell Contracting Corp.,...
Utah explores nuclear reactors small enough to fit in shipping containers
The state of Utah is looking for places to site 1-megawatt nuclear reactors small enough...
Sunlight turbocharges seawater desalination in new tech
Chinese scientists, using a combination of nanomaterials and organic polymers, created technology that can capture...
Texas wildfire mushrooms within hours, ripping through ranchlands
National Interagency Fire Center says a dozen new large fires were reported on Sunday alone.
A lush knee-high jungle grows in the Arctic, but warming is changing Earth’s mini-greenhouse
By SETH BORENSTEIN TOOLIK LAKE, Alaska (AP) — With no tall trees reaching to the...
Water access restored at Cunningham Falls after beaver attacks
Maryland reopened Hunting Creek Lake after rabid beaver attacks prompted officials to close and monitor...
Earth is simmering in its hottest water temps on record, and that’s bad for fish and us
Experts warn of potential fisheries collapse and food shortages.
FOX45: Maryland Zoo’s remaining male cheetah euthanized following health complications
The Maryland Zoo announced the death of Davis, its remaining male cheetah, following complications from...
Ocean City jellyfish appear to be moving on after ‘highly unusual’ summer
After weeks of unusually high jellyfish sightings and sting reports along Maryland beaches, the swarm...
Firefighters make progress against a Nevada wildfire that’s destroyed more than 30 homes
There’s concern shifting winds could push the flames into densely packed neighborhoods.
The world inches toward catastrophic climate events: ‘Bigger shocks are on the way’
In the last few years, the planetary ingredients needed for a massive disturbance have been...
Baltimore weighs health safeguards for data center projects
A proposal would require developers to assess pollution and health risks before data centers are...
Maryland’s newest state park to open near Frostburg next week
Maryland’s newest state park will open near Frostburg, giving visitors access to a former luxury...
Hanover man gives birds a new place to nest, donates 50 handmade houses to Hashawha
Lawrence Bouchat has spent the past five years turning lumber into handmade birdhouses, donating 50...
Wildfires expose — and detonate — buried bombs and mines from WWI and WWII
By SAM McNEIL ELSENBORN, Belgium (AP) — The wildfires burning across Europe this summer have...
Federal officials announce water cuts as Colorado River supplies continue to plunge
Last winter saw the worst snowpack on record for the Colorado River Basin.
Hungary drained its waters for generations. Now drought is exposing the cost
Experts are urging the restoration of wetlands, wider floodplains and changes in agriculture.
MAHA activists criticize Trump for promoting coal to power energy-hungry AI data centers
It adds to recent tensions between the MAHA movement and the Trump administration.
Move over bears. Fat Marmot Week puts a spotlight on the alpine rodents
Marmot researchers are launching an online contest for the public's favorite critter.
What’s in a name? Why naming storms, military operations and medical maladies matters
Formal naming practices for storms and other events are a relatively new phenomenon.
Jellyfish, biting flies or bad water? Check before hitting a Maryland beach
Heading to Ocean City or another Maryland beach? Here’s where to check jellyfish, biting-fly and...
The US and others turn to Brazil for rare earths, raising environmental concerns
Indigenous communities are beginning to sound the alarm.
Champagne growers race to preserve quality in record-early harvest
Champagne’s official harvest opened roughly a month earlier than what was once common.
Dead beaver in Montgomery County tests positive for rabies
A dead beaver in Seneca Creek State Park tested positive for rabies, but officials are...
Minnesota governor signs order to slow down any mining efforts near Boundary Waters wilderness
This decision comes four months after Congress and the Trump administration lifted a federal ban.
‘A valuable asset’: Harford’s $1.5M waterway grant set to benefit over 6,000 boaters
The grant will fund maintenance dredging in Joppatowne waterways and the redecking of piers in...
Trump administration moves ahead to end roadless rule on national forests
The rule was adopted in the last days of Bill Clinton’s presidency in 2001.
The best fabric for extreme heat? It’s more complicated than you think
What we wear can affect how the body handles extreme heat.
The UK and Google are testing changes to flight paths to tackle aviation’s climate impact
The 30-month research program includes test periods this winter and next.
Why this 3rd beaver attack in Maryland is much different than the others
Maryland's third beaver attack this summer is different than the others.
Trump administration briefly pauses contentious border project in Texas’ Big Bend National Park
The project through the national park in southern Texas has faced fierce bipartisan opposition.
Lake Powell hits record low, threatening key water and electricity supply for millions
The alarming milestone follows a record low set by Lake Mead.
An Indiana pastor became an Illinois oilman. Spills and pollution followed.
Abandoned oil and gas wells have proliferated at the expense of taxpayers and the environment.
How severe drought is affecting Colorado, from record fishing restrictions to threatened power supplies
Some reservoirs have fallen so low that they instead look more like the rivers they...
Meet the Ellicott City beekeepers making honey from spotted lanternfly poop
"HoCo Honey" is sold at Columbia's Merriweather Farmers Market, as well as online.
Summer camper, 10, attacked by beaver while swimming at Maryland state park
A 10-year-old girl was attacked by a beaver at Seneca Creek State Park, according to...
The livin’ is no longer so easy: How carefree dreams of ‘summertime’ are fading in 2026’s swelter
This summer, many are grieving the loss of that leisurely state of mind.
Conowingo Dam $340M environmental deal faces federal test
Maryland and Constellation have moved past years of conflict, but a federal licensing decision and...
Peru steps up fight against illegal gold mining as activity enters protected Amazon reserve
By STEVEN GRATTAN PUERTO MALDONADO, Peru (AP) — Eight Peruvian navy personnel jumped from a...
Oppressive heat, high humidity grip much of the US as students start a new school year
Roughly 97 million people from the central Plains to the Southeast face heat advisories.
The warming climate is forcing marathons to consider changes to keep runners cool
The focus is on ensuring runner safety while maintaining the spirit of these events.
Alpine resorts’ snowmaking equipment may be put to work fighting summer forest fires
Snow cannons and lances are the visible part of the network.
Stingray lashings up as marine heat wave off Southern California draws more to shore
Rays sting when they are stepped on, and the pain can be severe.
Big Sur travel plans? Officials urge visitors to stay away as California’s Timber Fire grows
Hotels, campgrounds and state parks are under evacuation orders or closed, while travelers with reservations...
Oman says the oil spill from a grounded tanker has reached its coastline
Oman's environment authority found contamination on beaches 125 miles to the north.
Heat waves causing increased greenhouse gas emissions … from plants?
An Edgewater researcher said wetlands increase methane production during heat waves, potentially spelling higher temps...
Maryland ramps up push to put invasive blue catfish onto more plates
Invasive blue catfish are ... tasty? The flaky white fish is popping up on menus...
Extreme heat is reshaping Italy’s sparkling wine industry with early harvests and nighttime picking
Climate change is forcing quick decisions on harvest timing.
2026 Carroll Biz Challenge: Pearl Intelligence aggregates environmental data
Founder Douglas Hood's company aggregates public water data from more than 100 sources, offering real-time...
Big Sur fire: California resorts evacuated as Timber Fire quadruples in size
Luxury resorts, popular tourist spots are near the blaze, which grew to 1,300 acres.
Contiguous US breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says
It eclipsed the Dust Bowl’s July 1936 by an eighth of a degree.
Traditional plastic forks shed harmful microplastics. Plastic created from sugar is an alternative
Bioplastics are an alternative to traditional plastics made of fossil fuels.
Maryland’s $500M stream restorations draw environmental backlash
Critics question whether costly projects designed to reduce pollution are destroying forests and damaging ecosystems
A fungus that can cause severe infections is spreading across U.S.
What makes the fungus concerning to medical professionals is its resistance to anti-fungal medications widely...
With $1.6 million in donations, this Florida church is going green — for God
Decades of erosion and sea level rise left church in need of a seawall.
Family describes traumatic, rabid beaver attack on 13-year-old son
The beaver sank its teeth into his chest and would not let go, shaking its...
Deregulations to the Endangered Species Act could impact Maryland wildlife
The meaning of “harm” was rescinded in July. The definition that protected listed species from...
Young activists in the Maldives confront climate threats to their island nation
With rising sea levels, much of the country's expected to become uninhabitable in 50 years.
Maryland reports record-breaking 50 heat-related deaths
The 2026 heat season is now the deadliest in known history, as new data from...
Officials will not release cool water from a Colorado River reservoir to protect threatened fish
The decision comes after the worst snowpack on record for the Colorado River Basin.
How Inner Harbor holds Baltimore’s past, with sunken ships and live ammo
From a Victorian-era bench to sunken ships and live ammunition, discoveries beneath the water reveal...
Romania rushes to sink 4 barges in the Danube to keep a nuclear power plant’s second reactor running
The plant accounts for about 20% of the country’s electricity generation.
2nd beaver tests positive for rabies after another attack at Maryland state park
A beaver that bit a 19-year-old fisherman at Cunningham Falls State Park earlier this week...
Trump administration’s latest buyback of offshore wind leases brings total to nearly $4 billion
Trump seeks to discourage expansion of wind energy in favor of fossil fuels development.
China can’t get enough of this smelly fruit as farmers fight extreme weather to feed the craving
An oversupply of durians in Malaysia has also driven prices down.
Climate change created conditions for Canada fires, scientists say, as Trump blames mismanagement
Hazardous smoke spread across both the United States and Canada.
How extreme heat is changing Americans’ lives, according to a new poll
Much of the impact was felt among people who live in the West or Midwest.
19-year-old fisherman bitten by beaver at Maryland state park
A 19-year-old fisherman was bitten on the leg by a beaver in Cunningham Falls State...
Only 1 Maryland county treats for midges as complaints rise statewide
The pests have infested the county for years, with increasing complaints about the insects coming...
Record heat wave impacts people and animals in Japan and Korean Peninsula
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung told officials to view the heat wave as “a...
Rising temperatures could keep more flights from taking off on time
Clear blue skies don’t always mean smooth flying.
Baltimore monitoring critical water systems after national cyberattacks: ‘Evolving threats’
The Baltimore City Department of Public Works is continuing to monitor the security of water...
New plants join Maryland’s naughty list: invasive and prohibited
The key to success is to "replace invasive plants with competitive native plant species that...
Why do farm children tend to avoid asthma and allergies? German team finds key bacteria.
"Girls and boys who grow up on farms and are exposed to a wider variety...
Divided federal appeals court says Trump administration was wrong to terminate climate funds
The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund was designed to finance small energy projects.
This summer isn’t breaking heat records — yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say
So far this is only the third-hottest year, behind 2024 and 2025.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos lead $200M project to save 100 of globe’s most threatened species
DiCaprio has for years been developing the idea of a major effort to help threatened...
Firefighters scramble to contain fires outside Athens before winds and high temperatures return
Burning for a fifth day, the blaze outside Athens prompted the evacuation of more than...
How desert hospitals treat heat stroke before it’s too late
While every hospital is trying to solve the same problem, they aren't all doing it...
Maryland’s PFAS problem isn’t the crop fertilizer, farmer says
A new state law aims to protect Marylanders from harmful PFAS chemicals by limiting the...
Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the US West
The closures follow an exceptionally dry winter in the Rocky Mountains that's left waterways depleted.
Tiger shark caught off Massachusetts could be sign of warming waters
Many kinds of sea life have been trending north in recent years as seas warm.
No-swim advisories issued for 4 beaches after high bacteria levels in Anne Arundel
Water-contact activities, including swimming and waterskiing, are prohibited.
Record low Danube levels push some countries in Eastern Europe to the brink of energy emergency
The low water levels threaten power plants using the water to cool reactors.
Maryland power plant wants to close. It can’t until BGE power lines are approved.
Maryland's last coal-fired power plant wants to close. BGE plans to build new power lines...