The Fight Over Federal Land In The West
When the federal government says some publicly owned lands should be used "for the benefit and enjoyment of the people," who do they mean?
Environment
Looking To History To Combat Wildfires
After decades of modern fire prevention some forests are much thicker than they've been historically. New research offers a guide to thinning that could keep wildfires smaller and shorter.
Antarctica Has Lost More Than 3 Trillion Tons Of Ice In 25 Years
Antarctica's ice is melting faster than was thought, say scientists who recently completed the most exhaustive assessment of the ice sheet to date.
New Research On Sound Could Make Tornado Warnings More Accurate
Forecasters have gotten better giving advance notice of when tornadoes might strike. Now, there's a new technology that may help researchers even more: listening for the sounds of a tornado that humans can't hear.
Fires And Drought Close Forests In Colorado And New Mexico
In southwestern Colorado, residents of more than 2,000 homes have been ordered to evacuate, and the San Juan National Forest is closed to visitors due to extreme risks.
Why Are Some of Africa's Biggest Baobab Trees Dying Off?
A new survey of baobab trees in Africa finds that many of the oldest have died or significantly deteriorated in the last decade. Scientists say climate change and human intervention could be culprits.
More Rain, More Development Spell Disaster For Some U.S. Cities
Climate change is increasing the frequency of rainstorms in many parts of the U.S., and those storms bring more rain. Many communities don't have the drainage systems needed to handle all the water.
Oil Industry Copes With Climate Impacts As Permafrost Thaws
Thawing permafrost in Alaska's Arctic is making it harder for oil companies to operate there. But a cottage industry has cropped up with new gadgets to help.
Cal Fire Finds PG&E Equipment Responsible For Several Wildfires
California fire officials have blamed Pacific Gas and Electric Company power lines for wildfires that tore through Northern California in October.
PG&E Power Lines Blamed For Northern California Wildfires
A state report finds that the utility's equipment coming into contact with trees caused the fires that ravaged the region, including the wine country.