Environment

Jasper Davis gets drinking water from a mountain stream in Martin County, Ky. He says he's one of many in the struggling coal region who have trouble affording their water bill.

First These Kentuckians Couldn't Drink The Water. Now They Can't Afford It

1:13pm October 31, 2019

by Sydney Boles

In a struggling coal region of Kentucky, moves to fix a notoriously dirty water supply have created a new crisis: Many are now unable to afford their water bills.

A firefighter battles a wildfire near a ranch in Simi Valley, Calif., on Wednesday. The large new wildfire erupted in wind-whipped Southern California, forcing the evacuation of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and nearby homes.

'Extreme Red Flag Warning' In California, Where A New Fire Burns Near Reagan Library

4:16pm October 30, 2019

by Laurel Wamsley

Firefighters now have Sonoma County's Kincade Fire 30% contained. But high winds are threatening to spread flames in both northern and southern parts of the state.

Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg has declined a major environmental prize, saying that the "climate movement does not need any more awards."

'Start Listening': Greta Thunberg Rejects Major Environmental Award

12:47pm October 30, 2019

by Merrit Kennedy

"It is a huge honor," the Swedish activist said of the Nordic Council Environment Prize. "But the climate movement does not need any more awards."

Scientists Studying Extreme Winds And Wildfires

5:48am October 30, 2019

by Kirk Siegler

Firefighters in California are bracing for more unusually strong winds in the days ahead. Scientists are studying whether these types of wind events are getting more severe and frequent.

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A PG&E utility pole rests on a burned-out property in Healdsburg, Calif., on Monday. The community was just one of many in Sonoma County affected by the Kincade Fire, which has swelled to a size much larger than San Francisco.

Firefighters Brace For 'Critical 24-Hour Window' As Winds Pick Up In California

6:11pm October 29, 2019

by Colin Dwyer

The Kincade Fire has burned more than 75,000 acres in Northern California, while another blaze is 5% contained in Los Angeles. Gusty conditions will make the job even tougher for firefighters.

Tanker 914 is operated by the Albuquerque-based 10 Tanker. It's one of four DC-10 jumbo jets converted to fight fires. The huge planes are 181 feet long and have a wingspan of 165 feet. Fully loaded before making a drop, the aircraft can tip the scale at

Environment

In California, Air Tanker Pilots Help Keep Wildfires At Bay

5:16pm October 29, 2019

by Matt Guilhem

As fires blaze across the state, California firefighters have called in some of the biggest air tankers for help. The giant jets are dumping a fire retardant, Phos-Chek, on the flames.

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Utqiagvik whalers use many traditional tools, including the sealskin boat, or umiak, during the spring hunt.

No Bowhead Sightings Yet For Alaskan Whalers. Some Blame Climate Change

4:12pm October 29, 2019

by Nathaniel Herz

Members of the Utqiagvik community captured almost 20 bowhead whales last year. Families divide the meat and eat it all winter. This year, the whales haven't shown up, amid record warm temperatures.

Newly Discovered Beetle Named For Greta Thunberg: Nelloptodes Gretae

8:22am October 29, 2019

The London Natural History Museum has named a species of beetle after Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg to honor her contribution to raising awareness of environmental issues.

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Is A Diet That's Healthy For Us Also Better For The Planet? Most Of The Time, Yes

8:12pm October 28, 2019

by Maria Godoy

A vast new analysis looked at 15 different food groups, like nuts, fish and red meat, ranking them based on how they influence health and the toll they take on the planet.

Wildfires In Northern California Force Nearly 200,000 People To Evacuate

6:00pm October 28, 2019

by Jeremy Siegel

Wildfires in Northern California have forced about 200,000 people to evacuate. High winds could cause power outages in the region to last for days.

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