California offshore wind promises a new gold rush while slashing emissions
A federal offshore wind lease auction in December off California's coast promises to kickstart a work boom on the state's northern and central coasts.
Environment
Republicans get a louder voice on climate change as they take over the House
Republicans promise more oversight of billions of dollars meant to address climate change as they prepare to take control of the House. Climate advocates say the U.S. can still meet ambitious goals.
The EPA finalizes a water-protection rule that repeals Trump-era changes
The Biden administration finalized regulations that protect small streams, wetlands and other waterways, repealing a Trump-era rule that environmentalists said left waterways vulnerable to pollution.
How can coral reefs deal with climate change? Get better roommates
Hotter temperatures are threatening coral reefs worldwide. Now, scientists are pinpointing how some "super corals" are better able to withstand the heat.
To peer into Earth's deep time, meet a hardy mineral known as the Time Lord
Geologists rely on tiny crystals of the mineral zircon to understand the timing of key events in Earth's early days, like the rising of continents and the emergence of oceans.
High Country conservation group closer to protecting Blowing Rock land
A High Country conservation group is moving closer to its goal of protecting the forests and waterways that make up the famous views from Blowing Rock.
A Tunisian artist is hoping to keep the memories of migrants alive
Artist Mohsen Lihidheb collects objects that wash ashore in Zarzis, Tunisia. His collection is a tribute to the migrants who died trying to cross the Mediterranean.
Researchers find 168 more ancient images at Peru's Nazca Lines
The new findings add to the 190 previously discovered geoglyphs at the UNESCO World Heritage site. The discoveries are thought to date to between 100 B.C. and A.D. 300.
The Postal Service pledges to move to an all-electric delivery fleet
USPS says it will sharply increase the number of electric-powered delivery trucks — and will go all-electric for new purchases starting in 2026.
A record high number of dead trees are found as Oregon copes with an extreme drought
Wildfires and a Western megadrought led to a historic die-off of evergreen trees in the state — nearly twice as bad as the previous worst year. Some researchers have dubbed it "firmageddon."