California's Sierra Snowpack Shows Improvement; Drought Still Not Over
Updated snowpack measurements show El Nino has helped ease the drought in California. While reservoirs are filling up, conservation measures remain in place.
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California Officials Release New Rainfall Figures After El Nino
Officials in California offer new figures on rain and snowfall in the state. El Nino has filled reservoirs, but the drought is still ongoing.
Mysterious Death Uncovers Risk In Federal Oil Field Rules
Oil worker Dustin Bergsing, 21, was found dead on top of a North Dakota oil tank in 2012. A journalist and a doctor looking into the death found a pattern of similar fatal accidents.
Adopt A Beehive — Save A Beekeeper?
Many of the foods we eat depend on pollination from honeybees. But bees are in trouble, and so are beekeepers — replacing lost hives is expensive. Some have come up with a new source of funding.
U.S. Geology Maps Reveal Areas Vulnerable To Man-Made Quakes
Parts of Oklahoma and Texas have about the same risk of an earthquake as parts of California, the maps show. Why? Wastewater that oil and gas operations are pumping into wells adds pressure on faults.
Massive 'Bleaching' Affects Great Barrier Reef
Scientists in Australia say high water temperatures are causing a large part of the reef to loose its color — an indicator of declining coral health.
Gov. Snyder's Sweeping Plan For Flint Water Crisis Gets A Reality Check
Just days after Gov. Rick Snyder outlined a plan to target Flint's short-term, intermediate- and long-term needs, a task force that he appointed blamed his administration for much of the problem.
Japanese Fleet Kills 333 Whales In The Antarctic
The fleet killed the minke whales over the past four months, drawing condemnation from environmentalists and the Australian government.
Tighter, Controversial Silica Rules Aimed At Saving Workers' Lungs
Long known as a workplace hazard, silica dust can cause irreversible lung scarring and cancer. The Department of Labor expects its new limit to save about 600 lives a year. But industry is balking.
As Health Concerns Mount, Neighbors Near Coal Ash Ponds Want Answers And Action
Public hearings are taking place across the state for residents that live near Duke Energy's coal ash pits.