Credit Rating Agency Issues Warning On Climate Change To Cities
Moody's Investor Services says it might downgrade U.S. cities' credit rating if they don't deal with the risks posed by climate change.
Environment
Grandfather Mountain Pushes Back Against Proposed Changes To Regulations
The nonprofit foundation that oversees Grandfather Mountain Nature Park is concerned about proposed changes to park rules.
Complexity Of Touring With Rosewood Instruments May Soon Be Eased
Complex regulations around the material, including a confusing permit process for musicians, may be much easier to navigate after a meeting today in Geneva.
Wet Wipes: To Flush Or Not To Flush?
The wet wipes industry is blossoming. But with the growth comes a problem: clogged drains. Now the fight over "flushability" is heading to court.
The Tree That Rocked The Music Industry
This year, new international regulations on rosewood have reverberated through the music industry, costing tens of millions in lost sales and extra administrative costs.
Keystone Spill Likely Caused By Construction Damage, Investigators Say
The leak was initially estimated to have released some 210,000 gallons of crude. Federal investigators say that they now have an "unconfirmed lower spill estimate," without specifying how much.
Climate Scientists Watch Their Words, Hoping To Stave Off Funding Cuts
After years of budget and political pressure, some climate scientists are changing the way they describe their research, and avoiding the term "climate change."
Trump Picks Businessman To Lead NOAA
Senators are about to get their chance to grill the nominee for head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Critics say he has a conflict of interest.
The Ancient Andean Tradition of Eating Clay May Have Helped To Protect Health
Farmers in Peru's Andean highlands have been consuming clay for centuries. Scientists now think it may have allowed them to eat wild potatoes, which are rich in toxic chemicals.
Animal Carcasses In Israel May Reveal Climate Change Clues
Researchers in Israel are collecting dead animals to stock a collection showing how climate change affects different species. Some will be stuffed and kept in a museum that resembles Noah's Ark.