Toxic Chemicals Found At Greensboro Water Plant
Greensboro has stopped pumping water from a water treatment plant after finding high levels of toxic chemicals.
Environment
California Carr Fire Leaves Many Unsure About Their Future
People who escaped the Carr fire near Redding, Calif., are living with uncertainty. Some know they lost their homes, others know their homes are standing but don't know when they can go back.
2017 Was One Of The Hottest Years On Record
Greenhouse gas concentrations reached a record high. Global sea level was the highest on record, too. NOAA's State of the Climate report points to the urgency of addressing climate change.
To Combat Rhino Poaching, Dogs Are Giving South African Park Rangers A Crucial Assist
Anti-poaching rangers have sophisticated resources at their command. But one of the most effective is strikingly low-tech. "Since we use dogs, the guys can't hide from us anymore," says a trainer.
Wildfires More Common in Western U.S.
A century's worth of fire suppression in forests, drought and heat from climate change, and the "suburbanization" of the woods mean that fires like the Carr Fire in Redding, Calif., are the new norm.
After Calf's Death, Orca Mother Carries It For Days In 'Tragic Tour Of Grief'
What began as a moment of joy ended in tragedy when the infant died last week. Since then its mother has refused to let go, holding her child tightly in what experts call a moving expression of grief.
Grieving Mother Orca Carries Dead Calf For More Than A Week, Over Hundreds Of Miles
The calf was the first to be born in the endangered pod of Pacific Northwest killer whales in three years.
Governor Asks Feds To Maintain Endangered Wolf Protection
North Carolina's governor is urging federal authorities not to reduce protections for endangered red wolves that can only be found in the state.
San Francisco Is Poised To Ban Plastic Straws. That's Got Bubble Tea Shops Worried
Over 200 city shops sell the drink, also known as boba tea, which features large tapioca balls meant to be sucked through a straw. Boba shops say paper straws are much pricier and don't work as well.
California Allocates $3 Billion For New Water Storage Projects
California is putting almost $3 billion toward new water storage projects to help preserve its crops during droughts. Some say that money should go to dams and reservoirs, but others want a less environmentally problematic approach.