U.S. Faces Global Criticism For Ditching Paris Climate Deal
The United States received a deluge of criticism from national and international organizations for its departure Wednesday from the Paris Agreement.
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'A Refuge From The Roar': Yosemite Welcomes Visitors - No Reservation Necessary
Yosemite National Park welcomes visitors without reservations for the first time since March.
Pittsboro Residents Receive Results Of PFAS Study
A group of scientists recently released the results of a new study that looks at PFAS exposure in Pittsboro residents.
Gray Wolves To Be Removed From Endangered Species List
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is removing federal protections for gray wolves in the contiguous U.S., saying the species' recovery is a success. Wildlife groups are promising to sue.
As Biotech Crops Lose Their Power, Scientists Push For New Restrictions
Some of the first GMOs – corn and cotton plants that have been genetically modified to fend off insects – are running into problems. Bugs have become resistant to them because they've been overused.
Wyoming Is Using Dark Money To Help Keep Coal Plants In Other States Open
Wyoming is quietly supporting action elsewhere to preserve its coal-dependent economy. Experts on money in politics say they've never seen this before and find it troubling.
Power Shut-Offs Become A Way Of Life For Many Californians
A power company has turned off the electricity in parts of Northern California to prevent equipment from sparking wildfires. Residents are getting used to life without power during fire season.
What Stops Western States From Intentional Burning As A Way To Prevent Wildfires?
Experts agree the Western U.S. needs to increase intentional burns to head off more catastrophic wildfire seasons. But economic, cultural and institutional barriers are in the way.
The Dark Side Of The Recovery Revealed In Big Data
The way the government tracks recessions is largely the same as it was 70 years ago. A research group is working to change that and is revealing a lot about the lopsided recovery along the way.
Orange County Fires: 2 Firefighters Critically Injured In Fast-Moving Blazes
Strong wind gusts are battering the region, spreading wildfires across Southern California. Officials said the wounded firefighters suffered second- and third-degree burns in the Silverado Fire.