Pacific Northwest sees heavy rain as atmospheric river hits
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The first of a series of powerful storms dumped heavy rain and swelled rivers…
British zoologist and Save the Elephants founder Iain Douglas-Hamilton dies at 83
NAIROBI, Kenya — British-born zoologist Iain Douglas-Hamilton has died at age 83, his Save the Elephants group said…
Federal judge throws out Trump order blocking development of wind energy
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order blocking wind energy…
A look at Trump administration claims touting benefits of reduced gas mileage regulations
DETROIT (AP) — President Donald Trump this week announced plans to weaken rules for how far automakers’ new…
New jaguar sighting in US confirmed by Arizona researchers
The spots gave it away. Just like a human fingerprint, the rosette pattern on each jaguar is unique…
New jaguar spotted in Arizona points to progress in endangered species’ recovery
The spots gave it away. Just like a human fingerprint, the rosette pattern on each jaguar is unique…
Trump plan would weaken vehicle mileage rules that limit air pollution
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a proposal to weaken vehicle mileage rules for the…
Deadly Asian floods are a preview of what’s coming as climate warms, scientists say
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms…
Astronomers push to protect Chile’s night sky from an industrial project
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Chile’s Atacama Desert is one of the darkest spots on Earth, a crown jewel…
Conservationists hope tighter regulations can put the brakes on exotic pet trade
A growing exotic pet trade has conservationists calling for stronger regulations to protect the reptiles, birds and other…
Famed Hawaii golf course struggles to balance beauty with water woes
HONOLULU (AP) — High up on the slopes of the west Maui mountains, the Plantation Course at Kapalua…
Thousands of Cubans struggle without power and water nearly a month after hurricane
RIO CAUTO, Cuba — Thousands of Cubans remain without power, water or proper shelter almost a month after…