Scientists get first look at the evolution of early complex animals
WASHINGTON — Newly discovered fossils have given scientists their first real glimpse of when Earth made a crucial…
Warm winters mean there’s more nitrate pollution in drinking water
When pollution gets bad enough in the rivers supplying Iowa’s largest city with drinking water, it costs Des…
Cities and ranchers worry about water as drought deepens across US West with record low snow
WALDEN, Colo. (AP) — Hydrologist Maureen Gutsch trudged through the mud and slush to confirm a grim picture:…
About 100 toxic Superfund sites vulnerable to flooding, storms, wildfires
WASHINGTON (AP) — About 100 of the nation’s most contaminated toxic waste sites are in areas prone to…
Arctic sea ice shrinks to tie lowest level for winter
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vital Arctic sea ice shrank to tie its lowest measured level for the winter, the…
Environmental harms and health risks from Iran war could persist for decades
Oil depots spewing black smoke. Debris sinking in the Persian Gulf. Missiles pounding military sites. The Iran war…
Africa’s solar sector braces for higher costs as China cuts rebates
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — China’s decision to end value-added tax rebates on solar panel exports and phase out…
Rhinos return to Uganda’s Kidepo Valley National Park
KIDEPO VALLY NATIONAL PARK, Uganda (AP) — Rhinos have been reintroduced to Uganda’s Kidepo Valley National Park after…
Rhinos return to protected area in Uganda, marking a milestone against poaching
KARAMOJA, Uganda (AP) — Ugandan wildlife authorities have reintroduced rhinos into a remote protected area where they were…
Countries face energy triage as the Iran war escalates
BANGKOK (AP) — The escalating war with Iran is pushing parts of the world into energy triage, forcing…
Potomac River sewage spill after January pipe collapse raises worries past DC
WASHINGTON (AP) — The January collapse of a pipe as wide as a car dumped so much sewage…
Paris Hilton launches recovery fund for women business owners after disasters
The pop culture star, advocate and entrepreneur Paris Hilton launched an initiative Monday to support female small-business owners…