"Dead zone" the size of New Jersey emerges in Gulf of Mexico
The "dead zone" in the Gulf of Mexico has created more than 4 million acres of habitat with little to no oxygen that could kill marine life.
Simone Biles tweets, "I love my black job"
"I love my black job," Simone Biles posted on Friday from the 2024 Paris Olympics after becoming the first American gymnast to win the individual all-around gold medal twice.
Historic Park Fire surpasses 402,000 acres in California
More than 640 structures have so far been destroyed by the Park Fire as it continues to grow beyond 402,000 acres.
Fire chief watches house burn as he rushes to save town
As Jasper Fire Chief Matthew Conte set out to battle the area's largest fire in a century, he watched his own home burn.
This Olympian just revealed she competed 7 months pregnant
The Egyptian national fencing champion and clinical pathologist competed against some of the world's best fencers — and even though she didn't win, she said "pride fills my being."
Grizzly and cubs hide to survive Canada park's largest fire in 100 years
"Amidst the ashes, life finds a way," Jasper National Park said.
Canadian national park's largest fire in a century destroys third of town
Firefighters in Alberta, Canada, have made progress around Jasper, but weather conditions that fuel wildfires are expected to heighten again this week, and officials predict it could be months before the blaze is over.
Louisiana energy company causes oil spill
The smell coming from the Louisiana bayou "really turns your stomach," one resident says, as officials race to clean up the oil that officials say stems from an energy company that touts "safe, reliable crude oil services."
The Park Fire, one of California's largest ever, grows as hotter weather looms
"Everything is burning," one survivor said of the raging Park Fire in California, as officials say the state's wildfire activity is already 2,816% higher this year than in 2023.
Responder runs 1.5 miles to save puppies from Park Fire
The family of dogs was "presumed lost" after the raging Park Fire quickly cut off access to where they were stuck. Four days later, one search and rescue official ran 1.5 miles to save them.
Massive Canadian wildfire leaves part of town "burned to the ground"
"It [was] just a monster," one official said. "...There are no tools we have in our tool box to deal with it."
Philippines oil spill could be the worst in country's history
A vessel with roughly 370,000 gallons of industrial fuel on board capsized as a deadly typhoon slammed the Philippines, releasing miles of oil into the sea.
How wildfires can create their own weather systems
Wildfires like the Durkee Fire can create their own storm systems with rain, thunder, lightning and even fire tornadoes and firestorms.
Watch this black bear film itself walking away with stolen camera
A black bear trying to steal snacks from a bird feeder in Maine ended up filming itself on camera.
What caused the Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion?
While the explosion was considered small, it unleashed "a massive amount of rocks and dirt" that shattered a fence and killed nearby trees.