Highway overpasses could help revitalize grizzly bear population The bipartisan infrastructure bill of 2021 earmarked $350 million for highway wildlife overpasses to reduce human and animal deaths.
As the planet gets hotter, the search for better AC is vital Traditional air conditioners use a lot of electricity. And as the planet warms, people will be buying more ACs.
Mount Rainier's chubby snowbird is now a threatened species A chubby bird that lives year-round in some of the Pacific Northwest’s most pristine habitats has been added to the nation’s roster of threatened species. John Ryan
16,000 people remain evacuated due to Thompson Fire in northern California Nearly 16,000 people in northern California are still evacuated due to the Thompson Fire. Those staying at local shelters say they're fearful of what they may find when they're allowed to return.
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.
