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That brisk, crisp, slightly sharp scent we associate with the fall is the smell of leaves, trees, and plants decaying through the season.

At Sylvanaqua Farms, Chris Newman tried to address two big problems with U.S. agriculture. But as some workers saw it, he was a problem too.

West Coast night owls and East Coast early risers will have the best view of the upcoming lunar eclipse this Friday.

For thousands of years, humans have obsessed over Mars from afar. At first, maybe it was the fact that Mars stands out in the night sky b ...

A new analysis finds that of the many pledges to zero out climate emissions, just four — Chile, Costa Rica, the E.U. and the U.K. — have concrete plans to achieve that.

With about 4,700 different PFAS, these "forever chemicals" are a formidable issue to tackle. The Center for PFAS Solutions can test for 40 of them.

Despite new pledges to cut emissions, the world is not on track to hit a key climate change target. Scientists warn a planet hotter than that will look very different.

Less than a third of poll respondents said they feel “very well informed” about the consequences of global warming.

The United Nations climate office warns that the world remains off target for meeting its goal of cutting emissions as part of international efforts to curb global warming.

Essentially, it’s a world of endless, interconnected virtual communities where people can meet, work and play.

Efforts to preserve the shorebird faced setbacks from storms, increased beach use, and predators.

The search for solutions to address climate change is urgent. People want action now, something that will move the needle. But every solu ...

EPA has released a “road map” to prevent PFAS from being released and to speed up the cleanup process. Local environmental advocates say it’s an important first step.