Flooding at Yellowstone National Park sweeps away a bridge and washes out roads
All entrances are closed at Yellowstone National Park after major flooding swept away at least one bridge, washed away roads and set off mudslides.
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Biden to be briefed on wildfires in New Mexico
President Biden visits New Mexico today to get a briefing on wildfires. The governor and many locals are upset that the largest was started by prescribed burns the U.S. Forest Service let escape.
California has been hit with its 1st — but not last — major heat wave of the year
California is enduring its first major heat wave of the year. Temperatures are in the triple digits across the state. Experts say there's more of this weather to come this summer.
Oregon's ambitious sustainable power plant
An Oregon utility has constructed a renewable energy power plant that relies on wind, solar energy and batteries to power the grid when the sun isn't shining and the wind isn't blowing.
This New Zealand plan would tax burps from cows and sheep
New Zealand's proposal to fight climate change includes taxing farmers for the amount of burps their cows and sheep emit.
Stakes are high for Ford and the fate of electric cars as F-150 Lightnings leave lots
The Ford F-150 Lightning is starting to be delivered: a critical milestone for Ford. Auto makers have staked their futures on electric versions of their popular models, and they can't afford missteps.
Great Lakes ice coverage declines as the climate warms
Scientists from the U.S. and Canada are creating the first systematic baseline of winter conditions on the Great Lakes — providing important clues about how climate is affecting lake ecosystems.
Los Angeles should lose its lawns, some say
Los Angeles is facing some of the most severe water restrictions the city has ever seen. Will lawns survive? Some suggest the city should eliminate this elitist status symbol all together.
Former TV meteorologist sweeps the New Mexico GOP primary for governor
Mark Ronchetti has won the GOP for primary in the N.M. governor's race. He'll take on Democrat Michelle Lujan Grisham, who is running for a second term, in November.
In California, Newsom runs for reelection 9 months after defeating a recall attempt
In 2021, the GOP forced Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom into a recall election. After a decisive victory, he's seeking another four years in office while facing high inflation and chronic homelessness.