Ash Fills The Sky As Bali's Mount Agung Erupts
The volcano on the Indonesian tourist island covered nearby villages with a thin layer of ash.
Environment
The Fragmented Forests Of Madagascar
Madagascar is home to plants and animals found nowhere else, but their habitats are disappearing. The forest cover has fallen by more than 40 percent in recent decades. And what remains is fragmented.
Can Paris Get Rid Of Gas-Fueled Cars?
The mayor of Paris wants to rid the capital of all gas and diesel cars by the year 2030. But critics doubt the idea is feasible or even a good anti-pollution strategy.
Less Waste, More Taste: A Master Chef Reimagines Thanksgiving Leftovers
Over this Thanksgiving week, Americans will toss almost 200 million pounds of turkey alone. Massimo Bottura helps us fight food waste by showing us how to turn leftovers into a world-class new meal.
Protecting The Netherlands' Vulnerable Coasts With A 'Sand Motor'
Though a quarter of the country is below sea level, the Netherlands has kept itself dry with ingenious water management. A recent innovation: an artificial sand peninsula that keeps the sea at bay.
To Save Water, Should You Wash Your Hands Of Hand Washing Dishes?
The sustainable choice between the dishwasher and a manual scrub-down may just boil down to your washing style — but it's hard to beat today's efficient machines.
The Sea Level Threat To Cities Depends On Where The Ice Melts — Not Just How Fast
Identifying where ice melts can help cities in planning for a future with elevated sea levels. In New York City, the sea level would be affected more by melting ice in northern Greenland than Canada.
Protecting Elephants: Trophy Kills And The Trump Administration
A protective ban on importing the spoils of trophy hunting is under review.
Scientists Glimpse Houston's Flooded Future In Updated Rainfall Data
Hurricane Harvey's deluge left some homeowners and politicians wondering whether the whole system for predicting floods is any good. Scientists are hoping better data can lead to better flood maps.
Duke Energy Rate Request Being Negotiated With Regulators
The nation's largest electric company agreed Monday to seek a smaller rate increase on more than a million North Carolina customers, with a smaller potential profit margin, but still wants nearly $