NJ weather: Red Flag Warning issued due to extremely dry conditions for all South Jersey
A weather alert Wednesday evening as all of southern New Jersey, through Mercer County and into Middlesex County, is under a Red Flag Warning.
Red Flag Warning issued for all southern New Jersey
There has been no measurable rain since September and conditions are heightened for wild fires across all of southern New Jersey.
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.
Earth's wildlife populations have declined a staggering 73% in 50 years: report
A staggering loss of world wildlife populations could have “devastating" consequences without immediate action, a new report concludes.
Biden sets 10-year deadline for US cities to replace lead pipes, make drinking water safer
The president announced the new regulation, which replaces a standard set forth by the Trump administration that did not include a universal requirement to replace lead pipes.
New Jersey hits pause on an offshore wind farm that can't find turbine blades
New Jersey hit the pause button Wednesday on an offshore wind energy project that is having a hard time finding someone to manufacture blades for its turbines.
California AG sues ExxonMobil over alleged plastic recycling deception
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday announced the filing of an unprecedented lawsuit against ExxonMobil for allegedly engaging in a 50-year campaign of deception that “caused and exacerbated the global plastics pollution crisis."
Fall foliage: How to track fall colors in Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Fall has arrived and the leaves area already beginning to change. If you want to track down the best fall foliage this year, here's how to track the changes.
The AI boom may give Three Mile Island a new life supplying power to Microsoft's data centers
The owner of the shuttered Three Mile Island nuclear power plant says it plans to restart the reactor under a 20-year agreement that calls for tech giant Microsoft to buy the power to supply its data centers.
Three Mile Island to restart
The site of the nation's worst nuclear accident will power back on after a deal with Microsoft.
National Park Service blames bag of Cheetos for disrupting entire Carlsbad Caverns ecosystem
The Cheetos' processed corn was softened by the humidity of the cave and "formed the perfect environment" to welcome and host fungi and microbial life, the park said.
Is the Delaware River's water quality improving in Philadelphia?
The discovery of new life thriving along the once murky waters of a major Philadelphia river shows signs of promise for the future.
US coastal communities get $575M to guard against floods, other climate disasters
The projects include more than $72 million for so-called “living shorelines" in New Jersey, using native plants, oyster reefs and other natural materials to restore and protect waterfronts.
Woman dies after running out of water, hiking near Utah state park in extreme heat, officials say
Officials said the temperature got to 106 degrees.
Burpee Gardens Open House is previewed
Once a year, Burpee Gardens is open to the public. Meteorologist Drew Anderson previews this weekend's event along with Burpee Associate Product Manager, Cooper Schlegel and Burpee Research Coordinator Kira Silvestri
Wildfire smoke pours across America bringing haze from coast to coast
Hundreds of wildfires burning across the western U.S. and Canada are spewing dense smoke that is being carried hundreds, if not thousands, of miles away.
Pennsylvania Turnpike toll booths will soon be a thing of the past
Open Road Tolling is set to launch across the Pennsylvania Turnpike, starting in just five months.
Pa. environment officials discuss how the state is creating a healthier atmosphere
Regional Administrator of the EPA Mid-Atlantic Region, Adam Ortiz and Secretary Jessica Shirley with the Pa. DEP, talk about all of the ways they are working with the federal government to create a cleaner and greener state.
Monday was the hottest ever recorded day on Earth, data shows
Monday’s scorching temperatures were yet another heat record broken in the past couple of years.
Watch: Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin explosion sends debris skyward
A "localized hydrothermal explosion" sent debris and steam skyward, prompting visitors to run away to safety.