Governor declares emergency over wildfire near Yosemite
A fast-moving brush fire near Yosemite National Park exploded in size Saturday into one of California’s largest wildfires of the year, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of people and shutting off power to more than 2,000 homes and businesses.
A fast-moving brush fire near Yosemite National Park exploded in size Saturday into one of California’s largest wildfires of the year, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of people and shutting off power to more than 2,000 homes and businesses.
NASA imagery shows Lake Mead water levels lowest in more than 80 years
Lake Mead is estimated to be at just 27% of capacity.
Lake Mead is estimated to be at just 27% of capacity.
Beloved monarch butterflies are officially on the endangered species list
Monarch butterflies are now listed as endangered because of fast dwindling populations in North America.
Monarch butterflies are now listed as endangered because of fast dwindling populations in North America.
US Postal Service to 'substantially increase' purchases of electric vehicles
The U.S. Postal Service said it will substantially increase the number of electric-powered vehicles it’s buying to replace its fleet of aging delivery trucks, after the Biden administration and environmental groups said the agency’s initial plan had too few electric vehicles and fell short of the administration’s climate change goals.
The U.S. Postal Service said it will substantially increase the number of electric-powered vehicles it’s buying to replace its fleet of aging delivery trucks, after the Biden administration and environmental groups said the agency’s initial plan had too few electric vehicles and fell short of the administration’s climate change goals.
Biden announces modest climate actions promising more to come
“Let me be clear,” Biden said. "Climate change is an emergency, and in the coming weeks I’m going to use the power I have as president to turn these words into formal, official government actions.
“Let me be clear,” Biden said. "Climate change is an emergency, and in the coming weeks I’m going to use the power I have as president to turn these words into formal, official government actions.
Wildfire rages in France; fire pilot killed in Portugal
Fire season has hit parts of Europe earlier than usual this year after an unusually dry, hot spring.
Fire season has hit parts of Europe earlier than usual this year after an unusually dry, hot spring.
Manchin says no to new taxes, climate action in 'stunning' blow to Dems
Senator Joe Manchin says he’ll oppose an economic measure he’s been negotiating with Democratic leaders if it includes climate change action or higher taxes on the rich or corporations.
Senator Joe Manchin says he’ll oppose an economic measure he’s been negotiating with Democratic leaders if it includes climate change action or higher taxes on the rich or corporations.
General Motors to build network of EV fast chargers at American truck stops
General Motors and Pilot have teamed to build a network of fast EV chargers at truck stops across the country.
General Motors and Pilot have teamed to build a network of fast EV chargers at truck stops across the country.
Judge dismisses Delaware AG's suit over PCB contamination
A Superior Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Delaware’s Democratic attorney general against Monsanto Co. over environmental damage from toxic chemicals known as PCBs.
A Superior Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Delaware’s Democratic attorney general against Monsanto Co. over environmental damage from toxic chemicals known as PCBs.
‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ catch: Tennessee teen reels in rare white catfish
“Most anglers fish their entire lives and never see one. I am 67 years old, have boated literally tens of thousands of catfish over the years and it was the first I'd ever seen in person,” the boat's captain said.
“Most anglers fish their entire lives and never see one. I am 67 years old, have boated literally tens of thousands of catfish over the years and it was the first I'd ever seen in person,” the boat's captain said.
How lawns became a status symbol in America
Plush, green lawns became intertwined with status, family, personal agency and more.
Plush, green lawns became intertwined with status, family, personal agency and more.
Yosemite's Washburn fire threatens hundreds of giant sequoia trees
The Washburn fire has now burnt more than 700 acres, threatening the giant sequoia trees in Yosemite National Park.
The Washburn fire has now burnt more than 700 acres, threatening the giant sequoia trees in Yosemite National Park.
'The Last Supper' painting, John Constable's 'The Hay Wain' targeted by UK climate protesters
U.K. climate activists also recently glued themselves to the frame of an 1889 Vincent van Gogh painting in protest of new fossil fuel production and licensing.
U.K. climate activists also recently glued themselves to the frame of an 1889 Vincent van Gogh painting in protest of new fossil fuel production and licensing.
Supreme Court rules EPA has no authority to reduce power plant emissions that contribute to global warming
The Supreme Court’s latest climate change ruling could dampen efforts by federal agencies to rein in the tech industry, which went largely unregulated for decades as the government tried to catch up to changes wrought by the internet.
The Supreme Court’s latest climate change ruling could dampen efforts by federal agencies to rein in the tech industry, which went largely unregulated for decades as the government tried to catch up to changes wrought by the internet.
Electric vehicle battery myths v. facts: The debate over ‘green’
As demand for electric vehicles grows, innovation follows and companies are looking at more environmentally friendly options when it comes to the controversial manufacturing of EV batteries.
As demand for electric vehicles grows, innovation follows and companies are looking at more environmentally friendly options when it comes to the controversial manufacturing of EV batteries.
Why mosquito season is getting worse
Mosquitoes aren't just annoying ― they pose serious health risks, even to people in the U.S. In fact, the CDC calls the mosquito the "world's deadliest animal." Here is why.
Mosquitoes aren't just annoying ― they pose serious health risks, even to people in the U.S. In fact, the CDC calls the mosquito the "world's deadliest animal." Here is why.
Supreme Court limits EPA's authority to regulate pollution from power plants
By a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court said the Environmental Protection Agency does not have broad authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants that contribute to global warming.
By a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court said the Environmental Protection Agency does not have broad authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants that contribute to global warming.
Women's church group rescued from Camelback Mountain after hiking to get closer to God
Phoenix Fire officials say the group consisted of women from Alabama, Tennessee, and California, and that they were filming for a documentary called “Bad Girls Gone God.”
Phoenix Fire officials say the group consisted of women from Alabama, Tennessee, and California, and that they were filming for a documentary called “Bad Girls Gone God.”
World's biggest bacterium found in Caribbean mangrove swamp
Scientists have discovered the world’s largest bacterium in a Caribbean mangrove swamp.
Scientists have discovered the world’s largest bacterium in a Caribbean mangrove swamp.
Swarm of bugs picked up on Detroit, Cleveland weather radars
If you thought it was rain showers on the radar, think again!
If you thought it was rain showers on the radar, think again!