Mountain Gets A Downgrade To A Hill
A mountain in Wales has been downgraded to a hill after a new satellite survey.
Environment
WATCH: Massive 'Fire Tornado' Revealed In Footage Released By Officials
California authorities say the behemoth killed a firefighter battling the Carr Fire last month. Larger than three football fields, the tornado was unlike anything they'd seen. Now, they have video.
Paul Gilding: How Do We Continue To Grow If The Earth Has Reached Its Limit?
Environmental activist Paul Gilding says the world has been growing too fast for too long. And now...the Earth is full. The only solution, he says, is to radically change the way we consume.
Steven Pinker: Can Numbers Show Us That Progress Is Inevitable?
It might seem like the world is getting worse and worse. But psychologist Steven Pinker says that across the board, data suggests we've made a lot of progress. The question is — will it continue?
How Archaeologists Play A Role In The Forest Service's Response To Wildfires
When wildfire starts, a lot of people decide what areas should burn, and where a fire should be fought. One of those people is an archaeologist from the U.S. Forest Service.
Monsoon Hammers India With 'Unprecedented Flood Havoc,' Killing Scores Of People
The heavy rains hitting the popular tourist destination of Kerala have loosed deadly floods and landslides. "Never before had the State witnessed a calamity of this scale," says a local leader.
Report: Amount Of Water Used For Fracking Has Risen Significantly
A new study from Duke University shows that a massive amount of water is being used for hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking. That is the process used to extract shale gas and oil.
Wisconsin Reservation Offers A Climate Success Story And A Warning
Climate change is causing more severe flooding around the country, and a disproportionate number of Native American communities are on the front lines.
By Creating Habitats For Monarch Butterflies In Cities, Scientists Hope To Save Them
As summer draws to a close, conservationists are getting ready for the annual Monarch butterfly migration. One scientist thinks the best way to help the migration is to create more Monarch habitats in big cities.
Historic Cabins In Montana Destroyed By Wildfires
In Montana, the Howe Ridge Fire has burned nearly all the cabins at Kelly's Camp which is listed as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places.