Heat wave poses extreme risk across the West
SEATTLE (AP) — Residents of the Western U.S. sweltered in a heat wave Saturday that hospitalized some people,…
Hurricane Erin didn’t cause major damage, but turtle nests weren’t so lucky
As Hurricane Erin pelted North Carolina’s barrier islands with strong winds and waves this week, it destroyed many…
Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ faces closure after judge’s ruling to shutdown within 2 months
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge has put a stop to further expansion of the immigration detention…
Berlin’s newest panda twins, Leni and Lotti, celebrate their 1st birthday
BERLIN — Berlin’s newest panda twins have celebrated their first birthday with frozen vegetable treats and a candle…
Trump says wind and solar hike electricity prices, advocates disagree
WASHINGTON (AP) — With electricity prices rising at more than twice the rate of inflation, President Donald Trump…
How many giraffe species are in Africa? New scientific analysis quadruples the count
WASHINGTON — Giraffes are a majestic sight in Africa with their long necks and distinctive spots. Now it…
Ranger fired for hanging transgender flag in Yosemite
A Yosemite National Park ranger was fired after hanging a pride flag from El Capitan while some visitors…
Coastal communities restoring marshes, dunes, reefs to protect against rising seas
In San Francisco Bay, salt ponds created more than a century ago are reverting to marshland. Along the…
Hurricane Erin weakens to Category 3
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Erin weakened to a Category 3 hurricane Sunday as its outer…
Republicans look to reverse course on Postal Service’s electric vehicles
WASHINGTON (AP) — A year after being lauded for its plan to replace thousands of aging, gas-powered mail…
Searing heat draws visitors to Death Valley, where it’s tough to communicate risks
DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, Calif. — Ray Estrada’s 11-year-old grandson is used to Las Vegas’ scorching summers, but…
Erin becomes Category 3 hurricane in the Caribbean, expected to reach category 4
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Erin exploded in strength to a Category 5 storm in the…