Environment
A Mystery Illness Is Killing Mid-Atlantic Songbirds
Wildlife officials are asking people not to feed birds or provide bird baths amid dozens of reports of mysterious songbird deaths.
The Devastating Drought Across The West Could Mean An Increase In Farmer Suicides
A Colorado analysis found farmer suicide rates rise in tandem with increased drought. Experts say a big challenge is that there are few counsellors and many guns in rural areas.
Biden Vows To Boost Firefighter Pay Amid Staffing Shortages And Low Morale
President Biden is pledging to boost firefighter pay to address a staffing shortage. Federal firefighters face low wages and poor benefits even as climate change makes their job more demanding.
Boy Scouts Of America Reaches $850 Million Settlement With Sexual Abuse Survivors
The organization settled with all the major groups of survivors seeking compensation through the youth group's bankruptcy proceedings. Noel King talks with Wall Street Journal reporter Andrew Scurria.
Death Toll Climbs In Pacific Northwest Due To Heat Wave
Oregon public health officials say more than 60 people have died in the state due to extreme heat this week. Residents are now asking what more could have been done to prevent the deaths.
FEMA Rejected 95% Of Aid Applicants During California's Last Wildfire Disaster. Why?
California's 2020 wildfires set a record: the most acres burned in a year. But another record was set: The second half of the wildfire season had the lowest FEMA wildfire-aid approval rate.
Experts Recommend Leaving The Fireworks Unlit This 4th Of July
Many National Forests are closed to recreation due to fire danger and fire experts are urging the public to be careful with fireworks over the July 4th weekend as drought grips much of the country.
As Western Wildfires Worsen, FEMA Is Denying Most People Who Ask For Help
An investigation into FEMA claims after 2020's historic wildfires in Oregon and California reveals wide fluctuations in approval rates and denials of people who met aid criteria.
Exxon Lobbyist Caught On Video Talking About Undermining Biden's Climate Push
Exxon Mobil has condemned the comments of one of its lobbyists who was secretly recorded by undercover climate activists. He discussed urging lawmakers to weaken President Biden's infrastructure bill.