Silverado Fire: All mandatory evacuations lifted; 2 firefighters remain in critical condition
With calming winds, firefighters continued to make progress on the Silverado Fire that forced tens of thousands of evacuations.
Drought, warmer temperatures allow Colorado wildfires to drag on
Colorado broke the record for its largest wildfires on record twice this season, with the top fire burning over 318 square miles.
California’s greenhouse gas emissions rose slightly in 2018
The state Air Resources Board said California emitted the equivalent of 425 million metric tons of carbon dioxide in 2018 — about a million more than in the previous year.
People call 911 about giant sunfish in Massachusetts, officials ask them to stop
An ocean sunfish swimming off the coast of Massachusetts has gotten a lot of unnecessary attention recently -- for simply “doing normal sunfish activities.”
Strong winds fan Cameron Peak wildfire, largest in Colorado's history
The largest wildfire in Colorado history grew overnight as high winds pushed the blaze through rural communities and the forecast predicts more “extreme fire behavior” on Saturday.
Montgomery County boil water advisory extended
Norristown, and parts of 10 other towns are boiling their water as a broken water main Monday placed clean water in jeopardy.
Montgomery County residents frustrated as boil water advisory extended
Hank Flynn reports from Norristown
Trump administration study finds climate change, oil drilling could threaten polar bears
The study highlights the endangered animals’ continual exposure to climate change, along with the impact of proposed oil drilling on the animals.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg endorses Joe Biden
Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg endorsed Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden in a tweet on Saturday.
Drone footage shows beautiful fall foliage in Potter County
Drone footage shot over Potter County in the northern part of the state shows a robust assortment of reds, yellows and browns as the region changes seasons.
Tasmanian devils return to Australia for 1st time in 3,000 years, with help from Chris Hemsworth
Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky partnered with conservationists to help release the animals into their new homes.
Lake Jackson issues disaster declaration after brain-eating amoeba is found in water
After several rounds of CDC testing, investigators discovered that traces of the amoeba were found at Lake Jackson Civic Center Splash pad, a nearby fire hydrant, and the 6-year-old's bib.
Climate change poses ‘major risk’ to US financial system, federal report warns
The report, commissioned by President Donald Trump’s CFTC, found that climate change is already impacting or is anticipated to impact nearly every facet of the economy.
NJ lawmakers pass plastic, paper carryout bag ban
While some states impose a fee on paper bags, New Jersey’s lawmakers say the state would be the first to ban paper bags.
Nearly 500 pilot whales, including 380 that have died, stranded in Australia
Authorities had already been working to rescue survivors among an estimated 270 whales found Monday on a beach and two sand bars near the remote coastal town of Strahan on the southern island state of Tasmania.
Tree hanging dangerously across power lines scares Upper Darby residents
Alex George reports from Upper Darby
New NJ law seeks to stem pollution in minority areas
Gov. Murphy cast the legislation in sweeping terms by calling it a historic and saying it amounted to a“monumental reform."
Huge chunk of Greenland’s ice cap breaks off, evidence of rapid climate change, scientists say
The glacier section that broke off is 42.3 square miles. The glacier is at the end of the Northeast Greenland Ice Stream, where it flows off the land and into the ocean.
Smoke from West Coast wildfires reaches New York area
The NWS New York forecast office said the smoke has given the sky in the region a "yellow or brown" tinge.
What happens if we run out of hurricane names?
As expected, 2020 has been a very busy hurricane season in the Atlantic. Fifteen names have already been used, and Vicky’s formation this morning leaves only one more name on the 21-name list for the year: Wilfred.