EPA: Chemicals in sewage sludge fertilizer are causing cancer–here's who is most at risk
The harmful chemicals that build up in the body by eating certain foods can cause kidney and prostate cancer.
How to make a DIY air filter with a box fan
Homemade air filters can be a cheap and effective way to protect your home from the harmful effects of wildfire smoke.
What to know about Trump's interests in Greenland, Panama Canal
Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”
New report lays out timeline for odor control measures in Mount Dora
The City of Mount Dora hired an independent firm to help study the odor, which has now come up with a timeline for improvements to facilities people have been associating with the stench.
Dead fish wash ashore in Lake Eustis, prompting investigation by FWC
Residents near Lake Eustis are voicing concerns after hundreds of dead fish washed ashore over the weekend.
Shrinking Colorado River will take a toll on the nation's food supply
The shelves and prices at your local grocery store could look a little different soon. The Colorado River, which provides water for about 15% of our country’s agriculture, is shrinking.
Concerns growing about space industry straining wastewater facilities in Brevard County
The massive development called "Project Hinton" was just approved during a special Space Florida Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday. With the rapid growth comes new concerns about where all the rocket waste is going to go.
Ocean heat wave known as 'The Blob' blamed for killing half the population of bird species
The new study suggested that 4 million seabirds died following unusually warm conditions in the northeastern Pacific Ocean between 2014 and 2016.
'Living shoreline' under construction in Titusville to fight erosion, wind damage
Huge pyramids are being plopped in the Indian River Lagoon this week.
Brown snow falls on Maine town prompting warning from officials: Don’t eat it
The unusual incident took place in Rumford, about 80 miles north of Portland.
2024 closes out as world’s warmest year ever
The world is closing out its warmest year on record, and if the phrase sounds like a broken record, it is because the record was set just last year.
Lost penguin’s 2,000-mile journey to Australia ends with return to Southern Ocean
The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.
Trump may roll back $7,500 EV tax credit
Biden imposed a $7,500 tax credit for EVs.
Here's how much stronger climate change has made hurricanes
A study shows that climate change increased this year's hurricanes significantly, boosting the wind speeds of Beryl, Helene, and Milton.
Record-breaking mega coral visible from space is possibly 300 years old
The gigantic standalone coral is about 600 feet in circumference and has grown uninterrupted for three centuries, according to National Geographic Society.
Invasive species never seen before in North America found in California
An invasive species of freshwater mussel never-before-seen in the United States was found in California.
Florida man claims he was paralyzed following alleged sewage spill in Titusville
From paddleboarding to paralysis – that’s what happened to a 15-year-old boy in Titusville.
‘Blobs’ that closed Australian beaches were made of poop, weed, and meth, scientists say
Thousands of mysterious blobs that closed several Sydney beaches last month have been revealed to contain materials “consistent with human generated waste”, scientists at the University of New South Wales said.
Diamond dust could play a role in climate control efforts, study suggests
Recent research suggests that injecting solid particles into the atmosphere may significantly mitigate stratospheric warming, as the rate continues to climb around the globe.
Researchers say Arkansas may have 19M tons of lithium critical for battery power
Estimated lithium reserves would be more than nine times what's needed to meet projected global lithium demand in 2030 for EV batteries.