Environment

Orange sediment laced with heavy metals is visible in the path of water coming out of the Natalie/Occidental Mine in southwestern Colorado. This mine is one of dozens on a proposed Superfund listing pending with the EPA. Several mines in the area have bee

One Year After A Toxic River Spill, No Clear Plan To Clean Up Western Mines

6:28pm August 04, 2016

by Grace Hood

Last August, 3 million gallons of orange wastewater flooded into Colorado's Animas River, ending up in Lake Powell. But Congress has failed to come up with a way to stop this from happening again.

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The Keystone Sanitary Landfill outside Scranton, Pa., is pushing to expand its permit for another 50 years. Local activists concerned about the environmental impact are pushing back.

Trash Backlash: The Battle For The Future Of 2 Pennsylvania Towns

9:59am August 04, 2016

by Eleanor Klibanoff

In Pennsylvania, disposal of out-of-state waste is an important revenue source for some small towns. But Keystone Sanitary Landfill's plan to expand is meeting strong opposition.

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The Rawlings plant in Dolgeville, N.Y., makes about 300,000 bats a year and employs about 40 people.

A Beetle May Soon Strike Out Baseball's Famous Ash Bats

4:31pm August 03, 2016

by Brian Mann

Rawlings baseball bats have a big place in sports history. But now the ash trees used to make those iconic bats are threatened by an invasive beetle that's spreading in forests across the Northeast.

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Chicken served at McDonald's won't necessarily be raised completely without antibiotics â but it will be raised without antibiotics used for human medicine.

McDonald's Now Serving Chicken Raised Without Antibiotics — Mostly

12:36pm August 02, 2016

by Allison Aubrey

The fast-food chain's suppliers are still allowed to use certain types of antibiotics that aren't used to treat people.

Joshua Tree National Park is known for its iconic trees, but Joshua tree habitat is expected to shrink dramatically because of climate change.

Planning For The Future Of A Park Where The Trees Have One Name

10:21am August 02, 2016

by Lauren Sommer

In California's Joshua Tree National Park, scientists say the quirky trees are in trouble. The National Park Service is looking for ways to save them for future visitors to experience.

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Monsanto Sold Soybean Farmers A Weed-Beating Tool They Couldn't Legally Use

7:49am August 02, 2016

There's tension brewing among U.S. soybean farmers after Monsanto started selling a new herbicide-resistant seed — without EPA approval.

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The farm's green rolling hills are covered with olive, oak, fruit and nut trees, which provide ample food for migrating geese.

This Spanish Farm Makes Foie Gras Without Force-Feeding

6:37pm August 01, 2016

by Lauren Frayer

A farmer in Spain makes foie gras from wild geese who gorge themselves naturally on acorns and olives. New York chef Dan Barber describes tasting it as "the best culinary experience of my life."

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These soybean leaves show evidence of damage from dicamba. It could cut the the harvest by 10 to 30 percent.

Crime In The Fields: How Monsanto And Scofflaw Farmers Hurt Soybeans In Arkansas

4:24pm August 01, 2016

by Dan Charles

A new type of genetically engineered crop is tempting farmers to use a weedkiller illegally. The illicit chemical use has damaged nearby crops and provoked conflict among neighbors.

A car destroyed by the Soberanes fire in Big Sur, Calif. Lodge managers and cafe owners there are facing cancelled bookings after fire officials warned that crews will likely be battling the fire for another month.

Thousands Of Firefighters Battle Massive Big Sur Blaze

2:34pm July 31, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

After more than a week, a 38,000-acre wildfire on the California coast is still growing, and authorities warn it could burn through August even after it is contained.

Researchers Report More Great White Sharks Along East Coast

8:57am July 30, 2016

by Craig Lemoult

A restoration of the seal population in the Northeast means more activity among their greatest predator. Researchers on Cape Cod are studying the their movements and educating the public about safety.