Flooding Led To More Than A Million Gallons Of Sewage Overflow In Greensboro
Greensboro city officials say more than one million gallons of untreated wastewater have been discharged in overflows connected to Tropical Storm Michael.
Environment
Will Americans Embrace A Zeal For Eel? This Maine Entrepreneur Hopes So
Most catches are exported to unagi-loving Asian nations, which pay up to thousands of dollars per pound. But one woman is raising and marketing eels for U.S. buyers: "Why not keep that value at home?"
With Europe's Hamsters At Risk, Better Call The 'Hamster Commish'
Vienna had a problem: A key construction site threatened the habitat of dozens of hamsters — yes, common hamsters, a protected species in Austria. Here's how the developers saved the little animals.
Old-Growth Forests May Help Songbirds Cope With Warming Climate
Songbirds have been in decline for decades, and it's becoming clear that climate change is a factor. Scientists are finding that old-growth forests may help the birds cope with rising temperatures.
When In Drought: States Take On Urgent Negotiations To Avoid Colorado River Crisis
After years of sustained drought, water managers along the Colorado River system are renegotiating water cutbacks to seven Western states, hoping to avoid more drastic shortages in the future.
Michael Recovery: The Latest On The Recovery In The Florida Panhandle
A massive relief effort is underway to help communities affected by Hurricane Michael.
Michael Recovery: Updating The Power Grid To Withstand Climate Change, Bigger Storms
Hurricane Michael left a million people without power. As storms grow stronger, there are questions about how make the nation's electrical grid more resilient.
Good News For 'Green' Brews: Consumers Say They'll Pay More For Sustainable Beer
More than 1,000 U.S. beer drinkers surveyed say they would pay about $1.30 more for a six-pack of beer if it was produced at a brewery that invests in water conservation or solar power.
Michael Recovery: Apalachicola, Fla., Begins To Rebuild
The Florida Panhandle is coping with historic damage to homes and businesses after Hurricane Michael struck.
Canada's Wild Salmon Caravan Connects Future Of Fish And Indigenous People
Warming oceans and development threaten the West Coast's wild salmon. So activists started a traveling celebration to draw attention to the plight of the sockeye in Canada's Fraser River.