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Think you saw a UFO? Sorry, but it may have only been these wildly cool clouds
Sorry, but it's not a UFO cover-up.
Endangered whale sightings in busy NY boating lanes concern experts: 'Very unusual'
Of concern is that no mandatory speed restrictions currently exist to reduce the risk of fatal boat strikes to large whales in the area.
Doomsday glacier headed for collapse sooner than expected, triggering deadly sea level rise
Researchers have discovered that Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier is melting at a much faster rate than anticipated, which could cause seas to rise to an apocalyptic level.
NYC Council bill to force release of Sept. 11 air toxin reports, launch investigation into info city withheld from public
The resolution, which will be introduced Thursday by Council Member Gale Brewer, comes after Adams balked at opening the two-decade-old books on 9/11 for fear that it could expose New...
How a single bag of smuggled Cheetos sparked a ‘world-changing’ impact in national park
Just one bag of Cheetos can be "world changing."
Trashie is rewarding people for recycling — get credit when trading in clothes from top brands like Cozy Earth, AllBirds and more
The ultimate way to recycle the garments in your closet.
With Kamala Harris in favor, Hochul should frack, baby, frack in NY
Lifting the state’s ban on development of its clean-burning natural gas reserves would revive the moribund economy of upstate New York, Hochul’s own home region.
Not even Kamala Harris' biggest fans can say what the flip-flopping VP stands for
In recent weeks, The Post has spoken to several swing-state voters who plan to cast ballots for Harris. The majority of them painted a vague picture of what the vice...
Texas sued by environmental activist over 'unconstitutional' anti-ESG law
The American Sustainable Business Council said Senate Bill 13 has harmed its corporate and individual members, despite Texas portraying itself as a business-friendly state.
Plutonium at popular US spot allegedly comparable to Chernobyl site -- but gov denies issue
A popular New Mexico hiking trail near a major US atomic-weapons facility is allegedly contaminated with radioactive waste comparable to the ruins of Chernobyl, but the government denies there's any...
Ritzy Hamptons residents face beach closures due to alleged toxic lake: 'It's a s--t show'
Former mayor Jessie Warren is accusing the town of pumping toxic water into the ocean, causing a dangerous situation due to seasonal algae bloom.
Everyone's favorite recycled good isn't as eco-friendly as they think it is: study
Researchers compared the packaging process for glass, carton, aluminum and plastic to determine the greenest solution.
Playground for the rich and famous threatens fines after locals try to beat sweltering temps
In the midst of the sweltering temperatures, unhappy locals have reportedly been dobbing each other in for using their air conditioners, with police hitting the streets to listen for those...
Katy Perry responds to police probe into possibly damaging protected sand dunes during music video
Earlier this week, the Spanish government launched a probe into Perry, 39, and her team's decision to film the music video in a protected area of natural beauty.
Why Katy Perry's latest video has sparked a police investigation
Scenes from the video for Perry’s song “Lifetimes” are believed to have been filmed in the middle of the protected dunes on S'Espalmador.
Majority of trees in NYC could be making air quality worse: Columbia researchers
"We’re all for planting more trees. They bring so many good things. But if we’re not careful, we could make air quality worse.”
FDA warns about more ground cinnamon tainted with lead — here’s what you need to know
U.S. health officials are?warning?that several types of ground cinnamon sold at certain discount and specialty grocery stores are contaminated with high levels of lead and should be discarded.
American kids are less eco-friendly than their British counterparts: poll
The study, however, found British and American kids are equally likely to currently live in a household with an electric car (15 per cent).
Fireflies are an enchanting phenomenon — but experts say they're disappearing
For many Americans, the flash of the firefly calls up memories of summer childhood evenings gone by. “They are the absolute best ambassadors for natural magic,” said one biologist.