To save spotted owls, officials plan to kill a half-million of another owl species The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service strategy is meant to prop up declining spotted owl populations in Oregon, Washington and California by killing barred owls that have encroached into their territory. The Associated Press
Thousands evacuate as Northern California wildfire spreads. More hot weather is expected Firefighters are battling a growing wildfire in Northern California that has forced at least 26,000 people to evacuate. The fire's cause is being investigated. The Associated Press
A New Mexico city faces drinking water crisis following torrential rains and mudslides Federal officials are hopeful a temporary drinking water system will be in place this week for the city of Las Vegas, N.M. The 13,000 people there have been rationing water for two weeks now. Kirk Siegler
UN works to reduce plastic pollution The world produces about 53,000 metric tons of plastic every hour. Much of it is used once and then tossed away, contaminating our soil, water and bodies.
New Mexico village is on alert as devastating flash floods follow June wildfires The New Mexico village of Ruidoso is under a flood watch until midnight. This weekend more than 160 people had to be rescued by the National Guard after rains washed debris off hillsides burned in a massive wildfire that started in June. Johnny Coker
Hurricane Beryl leaves path of destruction in St. Vincent and the Grenadines The now-Category 5 storm swept through the multi-island country Monday leaving serious destruction.
Yellowstone is full of natural beauty. It's night skies are no exception Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd got a late-night tour of the heavens at Yellowstone back in 2016.
Rethinking Smokey Bear’s wildfire messaging ahead of the Fourth of July This year marks 80 years that Smokey Bear has been the face of preventing wildfires in the U.S. But now, experts are considering alternative characters that could promote a different view of fire and its role in our future.
Hurricane Beryl barrels west A powerful storm is spinning through the Caribbean towards Central America.
