Which Burns More Kilowatt-Hours: America's Christmas Lights Or Tanzania?
As you might have guessed, the answer is not Tanzania. So the holiday season is a good time to reflect on ... electricity.
Environment
U.S. Takes Steps To Protect Two Breeds Of African Lion
The move by the Fish and Wildlife Service will mean stricter regulation of lion parts and sport-hunting trophies.
Wind Power Continues Steady Growth Across The U.S.
The wind power industry is celebrating a milestone in November: 70 gigawatts of generating capacity. Researchers say that's enough to power 19 million homes.
WATCH: Obama Insists Climate Deal Will Outlast GOP 'Climate Denial'
With a Paris climate agreement just over a week old, President Obama is singling out the GOP on climate change in an interview with NPR.
High Lead Levels Force State Of Emergency In Flint, Mich.
In 2014, Flint switched to a new water source. Shortly after that, it was discovered that children had elevated blood lead levels. David Greene talks to Mayor Karen Weaver about the emergency order.
In The Maine Woods, A Towering Giant Could Help Save Chestnuts
Hardly anyone roasts American chestnuts over an open fire anymore: A blight all but wiped out the trees they grow on. Now the discovery of a soaring survivor could aid efforts to breed a hardier tree.
Trucks Hit Record 20.4 MPG, EPA Says; Carmakers Are Ahead Of Emissions Standards
Fuel economy is at record highs and carmakers have surpassed strict greenhouse gas emissions standards for the third straight year, the Environmental Protection Agency says.
Congressional Spending Bill Would Lift The Ban On Exporting Crude Oil
Such a move could be a boon for U.S. oil producers hoping to expand into the global market. The bill would also extend tax credits for wind and solar energy production.
Scientists See U.N. Climate Accord As A Good Start, But Just A Start
Many analyzing the deal hammered out in Paris say it's way better than no plan at all. But proof, they warn, will be in the execution of efforts to cap global temperature rise at 2 degrees C or less.
Natural Gas Leak in California Raises Health, Environmental Concerns
A month and a half after detecting the leak in its Aliso Canyon storage facility, Southern California Gas Co. still hasn't been able to stop it.