Environment

Lava flows at a lava fissure in the aftermath of eruptions from the Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island. The U.S. Geological Survey said a recent lowering of the lava lake at the volcano's Halemaumau crater has raised the potential for explosive erupti

How 1 Hawaii Resident Is Documenting The Kilauea Volcano Eruption

4:41pm May 13, 2018

Lava continues to erupt from fissures in the ground, threatening Hawaii residents. But some, including Scott Wiggers, have decided to stay and document the eruption.

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President Trump speaking at the "Unleashing American Energy" event at the Department of Energy in June 2017. Trump said he wants to reorient toward "American energy dominance."

Trump's 'Energy Dominance' Gets Slow Start On Federal Land

8:41am May 13, 2018

by Jeff Brady

Despite President Trump's pledge to boost oil and gas drilling on federal land, some statistics show there was more activity during the Obama administration.

Hawaii's Big Island Braces For More Eruptions

6:10pm May 12, 2018

by Kuuwehi Hiraishi

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano continues to belch smoke and lava on the Big Island and the U.S. Geological Survey warns of possible explosions to come.

New Orleans Pressured To Reconsider Permit For Power Plant Backed By Paid Actors

6:10pm May 12, 2018

by Tegan Wendland

In New Orleans, activists who spoke in favor of a proposed gas plant turned out to be paid actors. Environmentalists are calling on the city council to reconsider its approval of a plant permit.

Eruption Of Hawaii Volcano Could Cause Smog, Acid Rain And Ballistic Projectiles

6:04pm May 11, 2018

Since Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted on last week, dozens of structures have been destroyed, and thousands have been evacuated. Now, scientists say it could cause volcanic smog, acid rain and ballistic projectiles.

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An infrared satellite image shows Hurricane Harvey just prior to making landfall on Aug. 25, 2017. Warm water in the Gulf of Mexico fed heavy rains, according to new research.

Record Heat In The Gulf Fueled Hurricane Harvey's Deluge

8:29pm May 10, 2018

by Christopher Joyce

New research shows how scorching temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico led to massive rainfall when the storm hit last year. The findings also suggest global warming will make the problem worse.

The biggest fingerling salmon in this Alaskan fish hatchery are likely born to the biggest mothers.

The Bigger The Mother Fish, The More Babies She Has

6:03pm May 10, 2018

by Christopher Joyce

Plus-sized mama fish have a size advantage over their petite counterparts: They can produce more eggs, and those eggs produce larger fish. It's a reminder that protecting big fish matters.

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Scott Pruitt Praised And Reviled For 'Effectiveness,' But How Effective Is He?

5:11pm May 10, 2018

by Nathan Rott

EPA chief Scott Pruitt is praised by industry and conservatives for his aggressive moves to roll back environmental regulations. But how much he's changed the department is debatable.

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Bioluminescent waves crash against rocks at Torrey Pines State Beach in San Diego on Monday night.

'Holy Cow, The Waves Are Glowing!'

7:28pm May 09, 2018

by Vanessa Romo

An algae bloom off the San Diego coast is putting on a brilliant display of bioluminescence that is lighting up the water and drawing huge crowds to marvel at the rare phenomenon.

Luminalt solar installers Pam Quan (right) and Walter Morales (left) install solar panels on a roof in San Francisco on Wednesday. The California Energy Commission approved a regulation that would require all new homes in the state to have solar panels.

California Moves Forward With Plan To Require Solar Panels On New Homes

5:33pm May 09, 2018

by Camila Domonoske

The state is poised to become the first in the country to require the panels on new single-family houses, with a few exceptions. The mandate will kick in as of 2020.