Environment

The Australian bushfires are emitting huge amounts of climate warming carbon into the atmosphere. Normally, new vegetation that grows back would recapture it, but that may be changing.

Violent thunderstorms got underway in Texas and Oklahoma on Friday, dumping rain and bringing high winds before sweeping east and northeast. Deaths were reported in Alabama, Louisiana and Texas.

As massive fires continue to consume Australia, aboriginal elders like Noel Butler say officials need to listen to natives about fire control.

In the midst of the devastating wildfire season, Australians are still having a hard time finding common ground on what to do about climate change.

California utility PG&E continues planned power outages to prevent its equipment from sparking wildfires. One Native tribe's solar-powered microgrid is proving to be a lifeline for rural communities.

The Piedmont Land Conservancy (PLC) announced that it has reached its year-end goal to preserve nearly 100 acres of farmland in Winston-Salem. 

The move would ease approval for major infrastructure projects. It could mean federal agencies won't need to consider climate impacts of things like pipelines and highways.

The North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro has announced the birth of a southern white rhino; it's the third in just under two years.