At the current rate, humanity will need almost two planets to sustain the current global population.
Researchers found in a recent study that gentle cleansers killed viruses just as effectively as harsh soaps, though some viruses were more stubborn than others.
Yuriy, a 56-year-old Ukrainian farmer, stands chest-deep in water in his village of Afanasiyivka, gazing around in bewilderment.
The new Vanilla orchid species looks lovely, but it resides in a rather hostile environment.
Astrophotographer Thierry Legault shared the stunning footage he captured in a Facebook post, which also included a slowed-down and more close-up version of the footage.
The first ever climate trial in the United States begins Monday in Montana, brought by young people suing the western state for violating their constitutional right to a "clean and healthful environment."
A "perfect storm" of conditions evidently led to the low oxygen conditions that killed thousands of fish.
For the past month, Bishkek resident Kanychai Bakirova has lived with her family of 11, including young children, in a home with only a trickle of water running from the tap.
People have been advised against coming in contact with affected bodies of water for "at least 48 hours."
"When we start to think and be clear that dengue is not just a health issue, we will have 50% of the battle won," Karim Pardo Ruíz, Vice Minister of Public Health, said.
Residents of northeastern United States were breathing more easily Friday as smoke from Canadian fires gradually cleared after blanketing several cities in a noxious haze this week.
The study found that those who drink regularly are at risk of developing more diseases, including illnesses not previously linked to drinking.
He got a tetanus shot and antibiotic at the ER after the bite, but he returned days later already struggling to walk.
Satellites captured the wildfire smoke covering parts of the U.S. In one image, one can barely see through the thick smoke covering New York and Pennsylvania.
Weather systems and climate change are exacerbating the effects of the wildfires raging across Canada as they send hazardous smoke toward the U.S.
As Canada hurtles towards its worst wildfire season in history, a conspiracy theory has taken off online claiming environmentalists intentionally set some of the blazes.
The United States and Britain on Thursday announced a new strategic pact as their leaders rededicated the "special relationship" to counter Russia, China and economic instability.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires continued to shroud US cities in a noxious haze Thursday, forcing flight delays and cancellations to outdoor activities as environmental groups called for urgent action to tackle climate change.
Shares in French power firm EDF were delisted on Thursday, nearly a year after the government decided to nationalise the firm to revitalise the country's nuclear power sector and help decarbonise the economy.
Health experts recommend using high-quality face masks as the eastern U.S. continues to be blanketed with thick smoke from Canadian wildfires.
Even though the outbreak is over, the CDC is urging people to check their pantries for the recalled flour.
New York City urged residents to stay indoors as the city recorded the worst air quality in the world due to the smoke from the raging Canadian wildfires.
There are now 33 confirmed infections with a specific strain of klebsiella pneumoniae at Virginia Mason Medical Center.
The ESA shared a "movie" of the Martian livestream, condensing the hour-long footage to just a few seconds.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires shrouded New York in an apocalyptic smog Wednesday as cities along the US East Coast issued air quality alerts and thousands evacuated their homes in Canada.
Global oceans were warmer last month than any other May in records stretching back to the 19th century, the European Union's climate monitoring unit reported Wednesday.
An orange-tinged smog caused by Canada's wildfires shrouded New York on Wednesday, obscuring its famous skyscrapers and causing residents to don face masks, as cities along the US East Coast issued air quality alerts.
Bangladesh has shut thousands of schools as it struggles through its lengthiest heatwave in half a century, with widespread power cuts only compounding locals' misery.
Dozens fell ill after swimming in Schulze Lake, reporting symptoms like diarrhea and vomiting. The area has been closed temporarily to avoid potential exposures.
US special climate envoy John Kerry told AFP that the world's population will not be tenable in 2050, when it is projected to hit nearly 10 billion, but refrained from asking Americans to give up steaks.
