Authorities are investigating 33 swimmers for allegedly harassing dolphins in Hawaii
The Marine Mammal Protection Act was amended in 2021 to prohibit people from being within 50 feet of spinner dolphins in Hawaii.
Environment
'Ghost villages' of the Himalayas foreshadow a changing India
Parts of the Himalayas in India are seeing people leave for cities that offer more jobs. Those left behind feel forgotten as the government looks to use the land for resources for the growing cities.
All new cars in the EU will be zero-emission by 2035. Here's where the U.S. stands
European Union states agreed to a plan after adding an exemption for cars that run on e-fuels. In the U.S., efforts to phase out gas-powered cars include future bans in several states.
The Biden administration sells oil and gas leases in the Gulf of Mexico
Energy companies secured access to 1.6 million acres of waters offered at auction. It's the second time this month that the administration has opened federal territory for new fossil fuel drilling.
A barge carrying methanol broke free in the Ohio River
"There is currently zero evidence of a tank breach or any leaks, and air and water monitoring resources are in place," according to Louisville Metro Emergency Services in Kentucky.
Warming-fueled supercells will hit the southern U.S. more often, a study warns
America will probably get more killer tornado- and hail-spawning supercells as the world warms, according to a new study that also warns the lethal storms will edge eastward to strike more frequently.
Philadelphia's water 'safe to drink' through Tuesday afternoon after chemical spill
City officials assured residents on Monday that the water was safe to drink throughout the day, but added that they are continuing to test the water supply.
Deforestation of tropical rainforests is causing droughts
The world's tropical rainforests are still getting hit hard by deforestation. Now, scientists are finding that's having an expected impact: causing droughts.
The exact link between tornadoes and climate change is hard to draw. Here's why
Western Mississippi is turning to recovery after being hit by a long-track tornado on Friday. Here's what made it so destructive — and why the impact of climate change on tornadoes is still unclear.
Facing floods: What the world can learn from Bangladesh's climate solutions
The world's worst cyclones hit Bangladesh. Floods are devastating. Yet death tolls are falling. The country's climate disaster strategies offer lessons for all coastal communities.