Environment

Patients seeking cancer treatment in the U.S. Virgin Islands must now go to the mainland. The Charlotte Kimelman Cancer Institute at Schneider Regional Medical Center on St. Thomas remains closed because of extensive damage to areas like the CAT scan suit

In The U.S. Virgin Islands, Health Care Remains In A Critical State

8:09am February 04, 2018

by Greg Allen

In September, two Category 5 hurricanes devastated the region. Now, its hospitals can no longer provide major surgery, cancer treatment or specialized care, forcing daily staff cuts and revenue loss.

Vegetable chips made by Forager and granola from Pulp Pantry. They're among several companies using the fruit and vegetable fiber left over from juicing in new food products.

From Scraps To Snacks: Pulp Left Over From Juice Bars Is Reborn In New Foods

3:07pm February 02, 2018

by Grace Hwang Lynch

Juicing is all the rage – and produces lots of leftover fruit and vegetable bits. Once thrown out as compost, that fiber is now sneaking its way into snacks, breakfast foods and even burgers.

Frank Gehrke of California's Department of Water Resources checks the snowpack depth with Courtney Obergfell and Michelle Mead of the National Weather Service.

California Appears Headed Back To Drought

9:48pm February 01, 2018

by Richard Gonzales

Less than a year ago, California declared an end to a five-year drought, but a lack of winter precipitation is bringing new worries.

Barrels of fish sit on a dock after being unloaded from a boat in Songkhla, Thailand, in February 2016.

Was Your Seafood Caught With Slave Labor? New Database Helps Retailers Combat Abuse

4:37pm February 01, 2018

by Clare Leschin-Hoar

Many seafood lovers use the Monterey Bay Aquarium's ratings to choose sustainable fish. Now it has rolled out a tool to help corporations assess the risk of human trafficking in seafood supply chains.

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Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt told the Senate environment committee that he does not remember comments he made in 2016 about then-candidate Donald Trump.

EPA Chief Worried Trump Would Be 'Abusive To The Constitution'

5:12pm January 30, 2018

by Rebecca Hersher

In comments to a Tulsa radio host in February 2016, then-Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt said he feared President Trump would use executive orders unconstitutionally if he were elected.

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South Africa's Cape Town Is Set To Run Out Of Water In April

4:54pm January 30, 2018

by Peter Granitz

The South African city of Cape Town is running out of water. On Day Zero — April 16 — the taps will get turned off. As that day approaches, residents are thirsty for answers.

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Scientists are hoping that seagrasses could act as a buffer against acidifying oceans.

Can Seagrass Save Shellfish From Climate Change?

2:57pm January 30, 2018

by Lauren Sommer

Warming oceans are hurting the shellfish industry. Scientists are hoping that seagrasses, like seaweed, can help soak up extra carbon in the water.

Some of the "milks" on offer by Elmhurst Milked, which operated as a traditional dairy in New York for nearly 100 years. These days, Elmhurst has replaced cows with nuts, oats and rice.

A Century-Old Dairy Ditches Cows For High-Tech Plant Milk

11:42am January 30, 2018

by Kristen Hartke

American aren't drinking as much milk. One long-established dairy is spurring business by replacing cows with nuts and grains, and using new technology to make alternative "milk" sources.

Why Low Snowfall In The Rockies Is Concerning For Western Water Managers

5:25pm January 29, 2018

by Grace Hood

Record-low snowfall in some parts of the Rocky Mountains this winter isn't just bad for the ski industry. It's also a real problem for water managers throughout the western United States.

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Duke Energy Will Not Force Coal Ash Neighbors To Waive All Legal Claims

3:13pm January 29, 2018

by David Ford

Some residents living near Duke Energy's unlined coal ash ponds have reached a settlement with the company. But, the case leaves open legal protections for young family members.