This smoky summer could be America's 'new abnormal'
Wildfires are already consuming three times more of the United States and Canada each year than in the 1980s and studies predict fire and smoke to worsen.
California man sentenced for investment scheme, claimed he could convert cow manure into green energy
The California man bilked investors out of nearly $9 million.
At least 10 deaths caused by rip currents off Florida, Alabama beaches
A firefighter from Georgia and two fathers who drowned while trying to save their children are among at least 10 recent victims of dangerous rip currents along Gulf of Mexico beaches stretching across Florida’s Panhandle to Gulf Shores, Alabama.
How is air quality measured?
As smoky air from Canada’s wildfires shrouds broad swaths of the U.S., here are seven facts you should know about measuring air quality.
As home-building costs rise, Phoenix area company uses foam to build houses
Homes in the Phoenix area are often built with lumber, but amid rising costs and questions over lumber's environmental impact, one Arizona company is using a different material to build new structures.
Oak Flat Timeline: Native American vs. pro-mining interests
Resolution Copper, a subsidiary of international mining giants Rio Tinto and BHP, wants to develop the large deposit of copper ore deep under Oak Flat into a massive mine. The nonprofit Apache Stronghold considers the land sacred and says it should be preserved for religious ceremonies.
East Valley residents still dealing with aftermath of Mesa mulch fire
It has been weeks since crews responded to a mulch fire in the East Valley, and residents are still dealing with a rather stinky mess the fire left behind.
US government to award $1.7 billion to buy electric and low-emission buses
The grants will allow transit agencies and governments to buy 1,700 U.S.-built buses, and half of the vehicles will have zero carbon emissions.
Yellowstone River bridge collapses, freight train falls into waters below
Numerous tank cars were partially submerged in the river early Saturday, with an Associated Press reporter witnessing a yellow liquid pouring out of tank cars.
Algae warning issued for Bartlett Lake
If you're headed to Bartlett Lake this weekend, don't get in the water. Tonto National Forest officials say blue green algae has been found in the lake. The algae can produce toxins that are dangerous for people and pets. Officials advise to not go swimming in the lake, and to not wash or cook with lake water.
3M settles 'forever chemicals' water pollution lawsuit for $10B
Chemicals manufacturer 3M announced that it has reached a $10.3 billion settlement with U.S. public water suppliers that have detected PFAs – known as "forever chemicals" – in their drinking water.
Supreme Court rules against Navajo Nation in Colorado River water rights case
States that draw water from the river — Arizona, Nevada and Colorado — and water districts in California that are also involved in the case had urged the court to decide for them, which the justices did in a 5-4 ruling.
Biden administration moves to restore endangered species protections dropped by Trump
The Biden administration has proposed new rules for protecting imperiled plants and animals as officials move to reverse changes under former President Donald Trump that weakened application of the Endangered Species Act.
'AirBNB of fashion': New app wants to help you rent out your closet and save the planet
By Rotation, a peer-to-peer fashion rental app, recently launched in the U.S. and has no inventory. Instead, it relies on users to rent out and monetize their own wardrobe.
El Nino blamed for recent bird deaths along Mexico's Pacific coast
Many seabirds in this region died recently, with more than 90% of the affected birds being grey-backed shearwaters, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Mexico.
Himalayan glaciers could lose 80% of their volume if global warming isn't controlled: study
A report from a Nepal-based research organization finds that water security for nearly 2 billion people downstream from the Hindu Kush Himalayan ranges will likely be threatened this century if global warming is not controlled.
President Biden talks AI with tech leaders in San Francisco
President Joe Biden ramps up his reelection effort this week with four fundraisers in the San Francisco area, as his campaign builds up its coffers and lays strategic foundations for 2024.
Your dog may have ‘better health’ outcome if it has a friend, study finds
A new study conducted by researchers from the Dog Aging Project reveals the positive impact of companionship from other dogs on a pet's health and survival.
Process begins to reshape Colorado River water use guidelines by 2027
The department's U.S. Bureau of Reclamation promised a “robust and transparent public process" beginning with online virtual public meetings July 17, July 18 and July 24.
New York, Northeast could see orange skies return from Canadian wildfire smoke
New York City's air quality could dip again. Forecast models suggest Canadian wildfire smoke could now swing back into the Great Lakes and Northeast by Friday, according to the FOX Forecast Center.