Duke Coal Ash Seepage Leads To Record State Fine
The state's environmental enforcement agency has fined Duke Energy a record $25 million. And there may be more fines coming for coal ash contamination from a plant near Wilmington.
Environment
As Climate Wars Heat Up, Some Skeptics Are Targets
Environmentalists and Democrats have launched investigations into the funding of climate skeptics. Some say the probes are necessary, while others worry they could rightly be seen as harassment.
Pigeon, Parakeet And Pony: Amsterdam Food Truck Serves Maligned Meat
The Kitchen Of The Unwanted Animal, a food truck and specialty food provider, is trying to change attitudes toward "edible" animals in Holland. They're doing it one My Little Pony Burger at a time.
Florida Gov. Scott Denies Banning Phrase 'Climate Change'
University scientists and former state employees say Florida Gov. Rick Scott's administration has directed them to avoid using the phrase "climate change." Scott denies the charge.
Anti-Smog Film Is Pulled In China; Protesters Reportedly Detained
A human rights group says police in China detained two people for protesting the government's approach to smog. A popular film about the same topic was recently removed from major websites.
Criminal Cases Reviewed In Duke Energy Coal Ash Spill
A judge will review criminal cases this week involving Duke Energy. Some of the charges are linked to the company's Rockingham County coal ash spill.
Derailed Oil Train Continues To Burn In Illinois
It's the third fiery derailment of trains carrying Bakken crude oil in three weeks, raising more questions about the volatility of the oil and the safety of the tank cars used to transport crude.
Why China's Pollution Could Be Behind Our Cold, Snowy Winters
A video from NASA shows how air pollution moves around the world. So what happens when emissions from Asia blow across the Pacific Ocean to North America?
Boston Economy Will Escape Big Freeze Of Historic Snowstorms
New England businesses are taking stock after weeks of record-setting winter storms disrupted transportation, stopping many workers from doing their jobs. Telecommuting is helping Boston get by.
The Anti-Pollution Documentary That's Taken China By Storm
A prominent journalist with a sick child quit her job and produced an eye-opening look at the consequences of China's air pollution problem. Some 200 million have watched it since the weekend.