Environment
Death Valley Gets Temporary Lake After Storm Floods Parts of Park
July 13, 2023, 11:56 am EDT
A recent storm has transformed the driest spot in America.
How California Labor Laws Could Put Goats Out Of A Job
July 7, 2023, 12:01 pm EDT
Goats are used to help prevent wildfires by grazing on the vegetation that fuels them. But a new labor law in California would increase goat herders’ salaries sharply, which companies say would put them out of business.
Canadian Wildfire Smoke ‘Absolutely A Public Health Story,’ Expert Says
July 6, 2023, 5:32 pm EDT
Peter Lahm, air resource specialist with the U.S. Forest Service, says public health is at the heart of why we should care about Canadian wildfire smoke.
Huge Seaweed Bloom is the Largest in the World
July 6, 2023, 1:25 pm EDT
A huge mass of seaweed stretches from Africa to the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean and is the largest seaweed bloom in the world.
Massive Seaweed Mat Moving Toward The United States
July 6, 2023, 1:24 pm EDT
Stretching from West Africa to the Gulf of Mexico, a huge mat of seaweed drifts in the Atlantic currents toward the United States.
Iran Land Subsidence Threatening Tehran-Area Infrastructure
July 2, 2023, 8:01 pm EDT
Prolonged drought plaguing Iran’s capital city is causing damage that may be irreversible.
These Orcas All Have Lesions, Scientists ‘Concerned’
June 30, 2023, 7:06 pm EDT
A population of killer whales where less than 75 remain is being threatened with extinction. A skin lesion that has appeared across the entire population has scientists feeling “concerned.”
Smoke Is Back, Here Is Where It's From And Where It's Going
June 28, 2023, 5:59 pm EDT
Meteorologist Ari Sarsalari has the full forecast.
Supreme Court Ruling Cuts EPA Power To Regulate Wetlands
June 28, 2023, 12:00 pm EDT
A new ruling by the Supreme Court cuts the EPA’s power to enforce the 1972 Clean Water Act. It’s a win for those who want to farm or develop closer to our nation’s wetlands. President Joe Biden called the decision “disappointing.” Here’s why an area equivalent to the size of California is now at risk.
Toxic Algae Killing Hundreds Of Sea Lions And Dolphins In California
June 28, 2023, 8:28 am EDT
Watch this video about a rash of sea lions and dolphins washing ashore in Southern California after being poisoned by a toxic algae bloom and the risk it poses to humans.
