By Stephen Beech The very deepest depths of the ocean have become a dumping ground for human litter, reveals new research. Food wrappers, plastic cups and even a rubber boot were found thousands of feet below the surface in the Mar del Plata Submarine Canyon, 180 miles off the coast of Argentina. Scientists say the […]
An international team of polar scientists has produced the most complete picture of ice loss from Greenland and Antarctica to date.
I’ve been to 36 National Parks in the United States—mainly across the Western USA. Some are exceptional; others are okay. These top 13, in no particular order, are the national parks I recommend visiting in … Read more
Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Septembers in Alabama since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information
Researchers found that planting a range of tree species can play a "crucial" role in protecting forests from common extreme weather events.
Multiple counties and communities in the Black Belt that were affected by hurricanes Sally and Zeta in 2020 were awarded funding from the Alab…
Black Belt school districts have announced plans to close schools on Monday due to a forecast of icy conditions.
An overflowing ditch has put his district “in turmoil,” and District 3 Demopolis City Councilman David McCants said the city isn’t doing enoug…
The Dragon Bravo fire continues to burn on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, a month after being started by lightning
A month after a wildfire erupted at the edge of the Grand Canyon, US firefighters were struggling Monday to bring the blaze under control.
