Tree-Eating Beetle Infests Several North Carolina Counties
A tiny metallic green beetle that has destroyed tens of millions of trees in the Midwest has made its way into North Carolina.
Environment
Don't Fear The Wild Animals, Researchers Tell Salad-Makers
According to new research, vegetable farmers who clear away trees and wild vegetation from their fields aren't making their produce any safer to eat. But they are destroying animal habitats.
EPA Evaluates Impact Of Wastewater Spill In Colorado
An estimated 3 million gallons of orange fluid that spilled from the Gold King Mine in Colorado has traveled from the Animas River in Colorado to the San Juan River in New Mexico.
Rivers Shut Down Over EPA's Spill Of 3 Million Gallons Of Toxic Water
Water samples taken after the spill showed lead concentrations that were 3,500 times the levels normally seen in Durango, Colo.
Solar Projects Get Boost From Federal Loans
The U.S. Agriculture Department is providing nearly $50 million in loans and grants to 13 solar power investments in North Carolina.
Healthy Eaters, Strong Minds: What School Gardens Teach Kids
School-based urban gardens can have a measurable positive impact on kids — from improving their diets to helping boost engagement with academics.
Where Presidential Candidates Stand On Climate Change
The majority of Americans favor government action, but the candidates — and big donors — differ greatly. Here is what they've said on the topic, beginning with whether climate change is real.
Veteran Firefighter: Rocky Fire Has 'Most Extreme Fire Behavior I've Ever Seen'
The California fire is unusually intense and unpredictable. But between climate change and the impact of decades of poor management, such wildfires may be the new normal.
With Climate Change Plans, Democratic Candidates Aren't Just Courting Voters
The vast majority of Democratic voters believe that something needs to be done to combat climate change. So, the party's presidential candidates have been racing to tout their environmental plans — and to court environmentalist megadonor Tom Steyer.
In Louisiana, Rebuilding Mother Nature's Storm Protection: A 'Living Coast'
Officials hope an ambitious plan to divert the Mississippi River will revitalize the wetlands that are a natural buffer against storms and floods. Opponents say the changes will upset local habitats.