Armadillos On The Move To North Carolina
North Carolina is experiencing what could be an unusual impact from climate change: more armadillos.
Environment
$3 Million Settlement Revealed In High-Profile Fracking Case
The settlement is now public because of computer error. Pennsylvania families, whose ordeal was detailed in a Pulitzer-winning book, claimed air, groundwater and soil contamination.
Carnival Corp. Agrees To $20 Million Fine For Pollution Violations
Executives with Carnival Corporation, the world's largest cruise line, were in court explaining why its ships continue to dump plastics and other pollutants into waters in the Caribbean and Alaska.
'Underland' Connects Us To Dazzling Worlds Beneath Our Feet
The beauty of Robert Macfarlane's writing, and of the natural world it describes, is immense. His words also act as a warning, ensuring a recognition of human harms to the environment.
To Some Solar Users, Power Company Fees Are An Unfair Charge
Alabama has some of highest solar fees in the U.S. and critics say it's hurting solar customers. It's one of several states where utilities are proposing or raising fees for homes with rooftop solar.
Mapping For Future Floods
The flood risk maps put out by the federal government are notoriously outdated. Many elected officials have suggested fixing the problem by prioritizing funding for a mapping technology called LiDAR.
No Move To Tighten Building Codes As Hurricane Season Starts In Florida
Last year, Hurricane Michael shredded thousands of houses in Panama City, Fla., and surrounding areas that have long had some of Florida's weakest building codes.
'It's Never Done This': Arkansas River Keeps Flooding, Testing Levees And Patience
The Arkansas River is rising well above its previous record, and it's forecast to stay that way for days. That's putting pressure on old levees and making it hard for some residents to evacuate.
'Sordid Chapter' Ends As Philippines Sends Back Canada's Trash
"Baaaaaaaaa bye," one Philippine official said as 69 shipping containers of rubbish started the journey back across the Pacific.
Major River Flooding, Outbreaks Of Tornadoes: Is This What Climate Change Looks Like?
This week the central U.S. has flooded and experienced deadly and damaging tornadoes. When it comes to what Americans could see more of due to climate change — the links are present, but complicated.