The News Roundup - Domestic
The Nationals win the World Series. The impeachment inquiry moves forward.
Environment
As California Wildfire Neared, A Family Raced To Save Its Animals
As the fire engulfed their small farm in the Santa Clarita Valley, Samantha Hull and her family managed to escape. But they lost their home and many of their beloved animals.
'On The Backs Of Tortoises' Challenges Us To Consider How Much Of Life Is Intertwined
Nominally an environmental and social history of the Galápagos Islands, it lays bare the entangled issues confronting us as we attempt conservation efforts while facing a sweeping ecological crisis.
How 75,000 Abandoned Cabbages Inspired A Huge Online Forum For Farmers In Africa
In Kenya, a tech worker-turned-farmer almost threw in the trowel. Now, he helps other farmers share tips and support.
For Some California Residents, Latest Wildfires Are A Tipping Point
Californians have been evacuated multiple times in recent years owing to smoke, fires, floods and power outages. Now people are reconsidering whether the state is the dream they had hoped for.
First These Kentuckians Couldn't Drink The Water. Now They Can't Afford It
In a struggling coal region of Kentucky, moves to fix a notoriously dirty water supply have created a new crisis: Many are now unable to afford their water bills.
Duke Energy Loses Second Appeal On Coal Ash Excavation Order
An administrative judge has upheld an order requiring Duke Energy to remove coal ash from sites around North Carolina. This is the second time the company has lost an appeal in the case.
'Extreme Red Flag Warning' In California, Where A New Fire Burns Near Reagan Library
Firefighters now have Sonoma County's Kincade Fire 30% contained. But high winds are threatening to spread flames in both northern and southern parts of the state.
'Start Listening': Greta Thunberg Rejects Major Environmental Award
"It is a huge honor," the Swedish activist said of the Nordic Council Environment Prize. "But the climate movement does not need any more awards."
Scientists Studying Extreme Winds And Wildfires
Firefighters in California are bracing for more unusually strong winds in the days ahead. Scientists are studying whether these types of wind events are getting more severe and frequent.