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Ice coverage for all the Great Lakes was at historical lows, with the coldest of the lakes — Lake Superior — having just 1% ice coverage as of Tuesday. The historical average is 40%.

According to Great Lakes Ice Tracker, ice cover on the Great Lakes was at a record low of 3.1%, eclipsing the previous Feb. 11 record of 6.5% set in 2012.

When it comes to our climate, and slowing the catastrophic effects of global warming, there’s so much information, and scientists are still working to learn more as the world continues to change and evolve over time.

The wildfires in Hawaii come after a summer of record wildfires in Canada, which has caused air quality issues around the world.

Here are the July stats for temperatures in the Roanoke area, according to data from the National Weather Service.

The World Meteorological Organization, an agency of the UN, said the first week of July was the hottest week on record for the planet as a whole.

A deadly disease is thriving in warmer waters, creating an uncertain future for the Florida coast. Now, the government is putting aside differences to effect change. Volunteers are making a huge impact, as well.

In March, the blob made landfall at numerous Florida beaches, covering them in seaweed. Now, the blob is reportedly headed to Galveston, Texas.

It was quite a discovery in tropical waters to bring in a Greenland shark, which can live for more than 500 years, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Florida’s efforts to keep beaches clean and save lives in the ocean are taking a high-tech turn with the introduction of a cleaning robot.

Cities, especially urban ones, are often plagued by an issue most commonly referred to as heat islands.

If you’ve walked through a heavily populated city with a bustling downtown in the middle of summer, then you know just how hot it can be.

We all know that losing a loved one is tough, and it’s just as challenging to figure out a proper way to honor them. Do you bury them? Cremate? Have a funeral? Purchase a casket?

If you’re familiar with the Texas coast, which isn’t known for having crystal clear water, you probably never would have suspected that a mere 100 miles off of Galveston is a 56 square mile marine sanctuary complete.

Think about all the food you eat in a day. Some people track their calories, which measure the energy you’re getting from the things you consume. A lot of adults likely know a rough daily estimate of what they eat, in terms of calories. But what about your carbon footprint? Do you know what your number is?

Do you do more for the planet, less for the planet, or about average, compared to your peers? We posed a series of poll questions just last month, trying to help you determine how environmentally friendly you are.

If you just finished watching our latest episode of “Solutionaries,” then you know we focused on the environment and all things climate change-related.

Environmental groups in cities are often looking for volunteers, which also can be known as “street scientists,” to collect data that can help a city deal with urban heat islands, and such data is easier than you think to collect.

If you’re watching the latest episode of “Solutionaries,” the newest from our solutions journalism-based digital show, then you’re already well aware that the topic is climate change, and everything environmentally related.

If you’re a coffee lover or a self-proclaimed addict, you might rate its level of importance on your daily life fairly high.

When it comes to climate change and environmental issues, it might feel like a lot to wrap your head around: The problems are so widespread and complex -- so if you’ve ever thought to yourself, “What can one person even DO?”, you’re likely not alone.

When it comes to our climate, and slowing the catastrophic effects of global warming, there’s so much information, and scientists are still working to learn more as the world continues to change and evolve over time.

Some parts of the Northern Great Lakes region were greeted by their first significant snowfall of the season earlier this week, but not even the arrival of the fluffy white stuff could mask these historic times for the Great Lakes themselves.

General Sherman is still standing, but it’s not out of the figurative woods just yet, as it still towers in one of the county’s most famous stretch of woods.

A tree that’s larger than the Statue of Liberty from its base to the torch is trying to be shielded away from wildfires in California.

Just this week, a major Southern California water agency declared a water supply alert for the first time in seven years, and is asking residents to voluntarily conserve. Many of the state’s counties are already under a state of drought emergency.

Maybe you’re preparing to return to in-person work. Perhaps you came back to the office months ago. Or maybe you’ll be doing some combination of remote employment and in-office days, balancing Zoom calls from your living room with physical appearances.

There was an all-time record high of over 67 degrees Fahrenheit over eastern Greenland last week.

Earth Day puts a spotlight on the planet’s health, and often makes us think about what we can do to help out.

The fight to improve urban heat islands through mapping continues across the country