Duke Energy Loses Second Appeal On Coal Ash Excavation Order
An administrative judge has upheld an order requiring Duke Energy to remove coal ash from sites around North Carolina. This is the second time the company has lost an appeal in the case.
Environment
'Extreme Red Flag Warning' In California, Where A New Fire Burns Near Reagan Library
Firefighters now have Sonoma County's Kincade Fire 30% contained. But high winds are threatening to spread flames in both northern and southern parts of the state.
'Start Listening': Greta Thunberg Rejects Major Environmental Award
"It is a huge honor," the Swedish activist said of the Nordic Council Environment Prize. "But the climate movement does not need any more awards."
Scientists Studying Extreme Winds And Wildfires
Firefighters in California are bracing for more unusually strong winds in the days ahead. Scientists are studying whether these types of wind events are getting more severe and frequent.
Firefighters Brace For 'Critical 24-Hour Window' As Winds Pick Up In California
The Kincade Fire has burned more than 75,000 acres in Northern California, while another blaze is 5% contained in Los Angeles. Gusty conditions will make the job even tougher for firefighters.
In California, Air Tanker Pilots Help Keep Wildfires At Bay
As fires blaze across the state, California firefighters have called in some of the biggest air tankers for help. The giant jets are dumping a fire retardant, Phos-Chek, on the flames.
No Bowhead Sightings Yet For Alaskan Whalers. Some Blame Climate Change
Members of the Utqiagvik community captured almost 20 bowhead whales last year. Families divide the meat and eat it all winter. This year, the whales haven't shown up, amid record warm temperatures.
Newly Discovered Beetle Named For Greta Thunberg: Nelloptodes Gretae
The London Natural History Museum has named a species of beetle after Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg to honor her contribution to raising awareness of environmental issues.
Is A Diet That's Healthy For Us Also Better For The Planet? Most Of The Time, Yes
A vast new analysis looked at 15 different food groups, like nuts, fish and red meat, ranking them based on how they influence health and the toll they take on the planet.
Wildfires In Northern California Force Nearly 200,000 People To Evacuate
Wildfires in Northern California have forced about 200,000 people to evacuate. High winds could cause power outages in the region to last for days.