What Does 'Containing A Fire' Really Mean?
As California battles raging wildfires, "containment" is a term used often by firefighters and in media coverage. But how does it work?
Environment
Trump's EPA Could Open Door For Alaska Gold And Copper Mine
Alaska Native tribes who claim fishing as a human right have opposed potential gold and copper exploration in Alaska's Bristol Bay area, and are bracing for Pebble Mine to apply for permits.
For Alaskan Coastal Village, Erosion Hits Home
Melting permafrost and major storms are eating away at the coastal Alaskan village of Newtok. Residents are desperate to move, but the U.S. has no climate change policy that could help them.
California's New Climate Plan Uses Incentives To Cut Vehicle Emissions
Seeking to cut greenhouse gas emissions dramatically by 2030, regulators approved a plan that offers incentives for truck and bus fleets to go green and for utilities to use more renewable energy.
Sorry Folks, Climate Change Won't Make Chocolate Taste Better
Several news stories recently celebrated a new study suggesting global warming might enhance the taste of the beloved sweet. Sadly, that's not what it found at all, says the lead researcher.
'American Seafood' Author Recommends Putting 'Underloved' Fish On the Plate
Chef and sustainable seafood advocate Barton Seaver works to get people excited about fish. He says there are lots of species that are not endangered that we should be eating, like Hake.
For Alaskan Coastal Village Residents, Erosion Hits Home
Melting permafrost and major storms are eating away at the coastal Alaskan village of Newtok. Residents are desperate to move, but the U.S. has no climate change relocation plan that could help them.
Tax Bill Would Open Alaska Wildlife Refuge To Drilling
The Republican tax bill includes a provision that would open up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil exploration and drilling. It's a blow to environmental groups, but many Alaskans hope the move will bring revenue to the state.
Cemeteries Turn To Swamps As Alaska's Permafrost Melts
A cemetery in rural Alaska that was built into the permanently frozen layer of soil is at risk now that the permafrost is melting.
Harvey Dumped Up To 127 Billion Tons Of Water On Texas
Scientists say they know the amount of rain that fell on Houston during Harvey through the pressure all that water put on the Earth's crust.