Sand piranhas keep beaches clean by feasting on dead and decaying matter and returning their nutrients to the ecosystem If you’ve spent the day at the …
Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated as firefighters work around the clock to contain wildfires sweeping across several Western states and British Columbia. Meanwhile, more than 80 million Americans are facing extreme heat nationwide. NBC’s Ryan Chandler reports for Sunday TODAY with a …
In an interview, explorer Christian Clot explains how our bodies and brains cope with episodes of extreme heat. This summer's heatwaves have severely …
BOULDER CITY, Nev. (AP) — Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States, has plummeted to its lowest water level since it was filled some 90 years ago, another sign of the crisis plaguing the Colorado River system. Water levels at the reservoir, which straddles the Arizona-Nevada border …
Drawn by a warming climate, Canada’s furry national symbol is colonizing new territory, evading Inuit hunters and reshaping the world they find. Until a few years ago, a small stream meandered down a long valley flanked by sheer ridges in Umiujaq, a subarctic village in northern Quebec. The waterway …
The country has planted a bunch of new trees since 1981, but that extra foliage is shifting more precipitation to some areas while drying out others. Here’s what you’ll learn when reading this story: Reforesting areas of the world comes with major benefits, but adding billions of trees can come with …
Hong Kong - August 09, 2026 Hong Kong hits record 36.9 degrees Celsius in HONG KONG, China on August 09, 2026. (Video by Yan Yueqiao, Chen Duo, Huang Qiantian, Liu Yinglun/Xinhua/Sipa USA) *** World Rights Except China *** CHINA OUT ***
Agrivoltaics is a growing practice that involves using land occupied by solar panels for agricultural purposes, such as raising crops and grazing livestock. It's a mutually beneficial way to get the most use out of the land, and grazing sheep on solar farms has become a great source of income for …
High temperature warnings were in place across western, central and southern Europe on Sunday as a heat dome intensifies across the continent. Another round of intense heat is expected to sweep across large swaths of Europe this week. Forecasters warned that rapidly rising temperatures, combined …
In a town built on coal, a next-generation reactor could reveal whether Trump's nuclear push can deliver jobs, power growth and a new energy future. KEMMERER, Wyoming ‒ For generations, this tiny town in the quiet southwestern corner of Wyoming has long been known for three things: massive …
As wildfires prompt evacuations across the Pacific Northwest, and smoke blankets much of North America, some Americans are reportedly placing online bets on how large the blazes will grow, when they’ll be contained, and how much damage they’ll leave behind. Lawmakers warn that gambling on wildfires …
The president’s latest tariffs will slow the transition to green energy. Solar is the fastest growing form of energy generation in the United States, and the Trump administration is about to make it more expensive — right after the midterm elections. President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he …
Three years after a devastating marine heat wave in Florida, scientists say they are better prepared to protect vulnerable coral reefs. The waters off the coast of South Florida were already growing warm by late June — ominously warm to Ken Nedimyer and other scientists and conservationists still …
Wind is currently the most common source of renewable energy, accounting for around 10% of all electricity produced in the U.S. in 2025, according to …
A massive iceberg was seen turning over off the coast of Greenland, near Ilulissat. Video captured by an eyewitness showed the moment the iceberg turned over, creating waves close to the coastal city. Ilulissat is home to the Unesco listed Ilulissat Icefjord and is located on the west coast of the …
• New research challenges the long-held idea of “geomagnetic saturation,” suggesting Earth’s response to powerful solar storms may continue increasing …
Imagine not having to wait around an hour to charge your electric vehicle before heading to the supermarket for your weekly groceries. Instead, your car charges itself using solar energy and can generate more power than it actually consumes. That is exactly what students at Clemson University have …