Trump Gives Green Light To Keystone, Dakota Access Pipelines
The pipelines had been blocked by the Obama administration, and President Trump's actions reignited the energy vs. environment debate.
Environment
'Like High-Definition From The Heavens'; NOAA Releases New Images Of Earth
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released the first public images from its new weather satellite. The agency says the satellite's data will lead to more accurate weather forecasts.
To Fight Coastal Damage, Louisiana Parishes Pushed To Sue Energy Industry
Louisiana has a $90 billion plan to fight coastal erosion. Gov. John Bel Edwards says suing oil and gas firms, which have contributed to the damage, will help foot the bill. But he faces obstacles.
Invasive Fern In Florida Threatens To Take Down More Than Just Trees
The tenacious Old World climbing fern — native to Africa, Asia and Australia — is toppling trees as it swamps the state. It also threatens to derail a national wildlife refuge.
Destructive Storms Soak, Batter And Bury Communities Around The Country
Apparent tornadoes killed at least 19 people in the South, nearly 4 inches of rain caused mudslides in California and a storm is dumping snow and rain from the Mid-Atlantic through the Northeast.
PHOTOS: A Drone's View Of The World
The website 'dronestagram' is a goldmine of riveting images (think Instagram for drone pics). We picked some of the most captivating shots from the past year.
Renowned Mexican Environmentalist Isidro Baldenegro Lopez Is Murdered
His death is the latest indication of the danger to environmental activists in many countries. Honduran indigenous leader and environmental activist Berta Cáceres was killed in 2016.
The America Donald Trump Is Inheriting, By The Numbers
Trump will be at the head of a nation with a relatively healthy economy and a health care system he has promised to overhaul, and he will be facing a slew of international tensions.
Scientists Concerned For Future Of National Labs As Rick Perry Seeks Top Energy Post
The former Texas governor once wanted to eliminate the Department of Energy. Perry and Donald Trump have doubted climate science, an key area of research at some of the department's 17 national labs.
Nominee To Lead EPA Testifies He'll Enforce Environmental Laws
Scott Pruitt also told a Senate committee on Wednesday it's not clear how to measure humanity's effect on the climate. As attorney general of Oklahoma, he has filed many lawsuits against the agency.