Michigan Agrees To Pay $600 Million To Flint Residents Over Water Debacle
A summary of the preliminary settlement shows that nearly 80% of the money would go to resolve claims filed on behalf of minors and children.
Environment
Study Dives Deeper Into How Much Plastic Is In The Oceans
A new study suggests there is far more plastic in the Atlantic Ocean than scientists previously thought, especially very small pieces of plastic that can end up inside fish and other animals.
1 Dead In California Fire, As Lightning-Strike Fires Push Resources To Limit
A pilot was killed after he crashed while battling a blaze in Fresno County. Officials say "a historic lightning siege" has caused more than 367 new fires throughout California.
Climate Change May Lead To More Record Heat And Fires In California, Experts Warn
California is facing a searing heat wave and a growing number of wildfires — challenges only projected to get worse with climate change.
How Offshore Wind Farms May Affect Fishing Industry
The offshore wind industry is poised for massive growth. But the Trump administration has echoed concerns that turbines could hurt the fishing industry.
Climate Change Lesson From California's Blackouts: Prepare For Extremes
Extreme heat waves are on the rise, but California regulators didn't plan for what that would do the state's electricity grid.
The Evolutionary History Of Penguins Is Far From Black And White
New research suggests that penguins' ancestors originated not in frozen Antarctica but, instead, off the coasts of Australia and New Zealand, adapting to new climes over 22 million years.
Firefighters Battle Massive Fires In Colorado
Four massive fires are burning in remote areas of Colorado, making firefighters' work especially difficult.
Trump Administration Moves Closer To Allowing Oil Drilling In Arctic Refuge
Environmental groups plan to sue to protect the breeding ground for caribou and polar bears. But if a drilling lease is sold, it could make it harder for a future president to reverse the move.
Trump Administration Finalizes Plans To Allow Oil Drilling In Arctic Refuge
The Trump administration is pushing ahead with plans to allow drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The decision is a key moment in a decades-long environmental battle.