Sea stars overcome melting disease through rapid evolution
Five years ago, millions of sea stars off the west coast of North America were killed by a mysterious virus that...
An increasingly intense allergy season is linked to climate change
If you've found that you're having a particularly tough time breathing through this spring's allergy season, you're...
North American climate boundary pushed 140 miles eastward by climate change
A historic climate boundary which marks the division between the humid eastern region of North America and the...
New evidence changes the story of Native American migration
New genetic evidence suggests that all people of Native or indigenous descent in North America are descendants...
‘Galapagos of North America’ – Mexico creates massive marine reserve
In a huge win for the environment, Mexico's government just announced the creation of a massive marine reserve...
Tesla to TRIPLE number of Superchargers by end of 2018
For those who are still giddy over the newly-released Tesla Model 3, prepare for even more good news. By the end...
Code red aviation alert after Bogoslaf volcano erupts in Alaska
The highest aviation alert was issued on Saturday after a volcano on Alaska’s Bogoslof Island erupted. As a result...
Humans may have lived in America 115,000 years earlier than we thought
For years, scientists have believed that humanity was a relatively recent visitor to the North American continent,...
1.5 billion birds disappear from North America’s skies
A startling survey of North American skies reveals there are 1.5 billion less birds flying about than there were...
Over 200 tons of poisonous herbicides are dumped on North America’s wild lands every year
New reveals how widespread the use of herbicides - including glyphosate - has become on North American federal...
US, Mexico and Canada pledge 50% clean energy by 2025
In an announcement late Monday, the White House said all three North American leaders have agreed to source 50...
Archaeologist may have uncovered the second Viking settlement in North America
Archaeologists have confirmed only one site in North America with evidence of Viking inhabitants, but new discoveries...
Scientists Discover Freshwater Reserves Under Ocean Floor 100 Times Greater Than All Water Used in the 20th Century
Humanity just found an incredibly valuable resource hidden under the ocean floor, and it's more precious than fossil...
Xeros Washing Machine Uses Nylon Polymer Beads Instead of Water to Clean Clothes
While most modern washers cut down on the massive amount of time and physical labor they used to require, they...
Cattle are the World’s Top Greenhouse Gas Emitters Among Livestock, Study Finds
If you want to dramatically reduce your carbon footprint, you might want to start with your dinner plate. A new...
Infographic: The Environmental Benefits of Proper Waste Disposal
Did you know that North America alone produces 50% of the world's garbage? TheJunkGuys recently created an eye-opening...
Air Pollution Worsened by Climate Change Could Kill 100,000 People Every Year
A study published this month in the journal Climatic Change asserts that 100,000 adults could lose their lives...
Study Predicts Coastal Flooding Damage Will Cost $1 Trillion a Year by 2050
As the sea level rises and storms become more intense due to the effects of climate change, a new study predicts...
The Fairphone is an Openly-Designed Conflict-Free Smartphone
Buying a mobile device these days can feel like signing a pact with the devil - and to make matters worse, it's...
New World Bank Report Urges Aggressive Action on Climate Change
Last year, global CO2 emissions reached their highest levels in human history. With climate change affecting everything...