Environment

Environment

Farmers Look For Ways To Protect Their Livestock During Climate Change

6:14am July 23, 2021

by Dana Cronin

As summers become hotter due to climate change, farmers are finding it more difficult to keep their animals cool. Some are investing in new facilities and technologies to keep livestock safe.

Small-Scale Farmers Don't Have To Wipe Out Forests To Grow These Crops

5:04pm July 22, 2021

by Jonathan Ahl

Forested land isn't usually good for farming unless it's clear-cut and plowed. Mini farms under the tree tops can grow crops like ginseng and mushrooms. It may be viable way to be a small time farmer.

A thick haze hangs over Manhattan on Tuesday. Wildfires in the West, including the Bootleg Fire in Oregon, are creating hazy skies and poor air quality as far away as the East Coast.

The Western Wildfires Are Affecting People 3,000 Miles Away

8:38pm July 21, 2021

by Josie Fischels

Eastern states have been clouded in a smoky haze for days, and with the smoke comes poor air quality. People far away from the fires aren't ready for the breathing problems the smoke brings.

Wildfires Are Roaring In The West — But Not All Of Them Are Bad

4:48pm July 21, 2021

by Nathan Rott

Another large fire season is casting smoke across the country, with conditions ripe for major devastation. But not all fires are bad, and the widespread burning also brings long-term benefits.

Torrential Downpour Continues In China's 'Once-In-5,000-Year Rainstorm'

4:48pm July 21, 2021

by John Ruwitch

Heavy rain continues to fall in China's Henan province, causing the worst flooding in recorded history. So far, the government says 25 people have died and around 100,000 have been evacuated.

A man refuels his car in Paris in 2020. Men spend their money on greenhouse gas-emitting goods and services at a much higher rate than women, researchers found.

Men's Spending Habits Result In More Carbon Emissions Than Women's, A Study Finds

1:31pm July 21, 2021

by Joe Hernandez

Men spend their money on greenhouse gas-emitting goods and services, such as meat and fuel, at a much higher rate than women, Swedish researchers found.

A sign at Newcomb Hollow Beach in Wellfleet, Mass., warns of sharks in 2019. Beachgoers on the other side of the world will be happy to learn they will not be attacked by sharks ... just bitten.

2 Australian States Say Their Sharks Will No Longer 'Attack.' They Will Only 'Bite'

1:22pm July 21, 2021

by Scott Neuman

Shark Week may never be the same: Two Australian states-- Queensland and New South Wales — have softened their tone when it comes to the language of reporting shark attacks.

Rain During Monsoon Season Is Becoming Less Reliable, Less Effective

6:05am July 21, 2021

by Michael Elizabeth Sakas

It's monsoon season in the Southwest, a vital source of moisture that keeps pastures and rivers healthy and wildfires in check. But climate change is making it harder to count on the season's rain.

Utah's Great Salt Lake Is Turning Into Dust

5:14pm July 20, 2021

The Great Salt Lake's water level is projected to hit a 170-year low this year. Scientists say that could have dire implications for migratory birds, if the lake's food chain collapses as a result.

After Fatal Floods, Germans Look At How Climate Change And Infrastructure Contributed

4:44pm July 19, 2021

by Rob Schmitz

A massive cleanup is underway in Germany in areas badly hit by last week's storms, which caused billions of dollars worth of damage and more than 160 deaths.