Thousands Of Firefighters Battle Massive Big Sur Blaze
After more than a week, a 38,000-acre wildfire on the California coast is still growing, and authorities warn it could burn through August even after it is contained.
Environment
Researchers Report More Great White Sharks Along East Coast
A restoration of the seal population in the Northeast means more activity among their greatest predator. Researchers on Cape Cod are studying the their movements and educating the public about safety.
They 'Failed': 6 More Michigan Employees Charged In Flint Water Crisis
In announcing the charges, Michigan's attorney general said those accused attempted to "bury or cover up, downplay or hide information" about elevated lead levels in Flint's water supply.
Salvage Supperclub: A High-End Dinner In A Dumpster To Fight Food Waste
The ingredients — think wilted basil, bruised plums, garbanzo bean water — sound less than appetizing. Whipped together, they're a tasty meal that show how home cooks can use often-tossed foods.
Record Heat Hits North Carolina, But Some Relief Is Coming
The heat wave in North Carolina is causing record high temperatures in some areas of the state, including the Triad.
Oyster Archaeology: Ancient Trash Holds Clues To Sustainable Harvesting
Modern-day oyster populations in the Chesapeake are dwindling, but a multi-millennia archaeological survey shows that wasn't always the case. Native Americans harvested the shellfish sustainably.
You Think It's Hot Where You Are?
In Mitribah, Kuwait, last week the temperature soared to 129.2 degrees. Weather historian Christopher Burt of the website Weather Underground discusses how heat records are documented.
Visitors To A Shrinking Alaskan Glacier Get A Lesson On Climate Change
On a busy day, thousands of tourists visit the Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau. The U.S. Forest Service wants those people to take in the dramatic views but also consider why the glacier is receding.
As Storms Erode California's Cliffs, Buried Village Could Get Washed Away
Until now, the archaeological philosophy at Redwood National Park has been "keep it in the ground." But for one Native American site, climate change may force the park to reconsider that approach.
To Preserve History, A National Park Preps For Climate Change
Climate change is affecting what visitors see in Mesa Verde National Park. Over the past decade, scorching wildfires have destroyed archaeological artifacts — and have also revealed new ones.