Environment

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Letters: Gov. Landry needs to learn to accept opposing views

I see Gov. Jeff Landry's unmitigated hypocrisy is on display yet again. For someone who portrays himself as a champion o...

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Obituary: Ryan McCarthy

NORTH CAROLINA - Ryan McCarthy, 35, of Belgrade Lakes, passed away on Dec. 1, 2024, at Fort Liberty, North Carolina.Born...

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Why land sold for forestry in Scotland has plummeted by more than 50 per cent

The new data showed a slow down in sale activity compared to previous years....

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Climate change's more than €550 billion price tag is pushing up insurance costs, report says

Climate change's more than €550 billion price tag is pushing up insurance costs, report says...

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Temperatures get cold by midweek

We could see temperatures drop below zero Wednesday night....

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Colder weather on the way

Temperatures could drop below zero for Wednesday night....

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Country diary: A local rarity, a mug of hot chocolate in bird form | Lev Parikian

Tooting, London: The ferruginous duck at my local-ish pond is likely an escapee, meaning hardcore birders might not both...

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Reliance, Waaree, ReNew, Avaada among 13 cos to bid for tranche-II of green H2 tender

Thirteen companies, including Reliance and L&T, have submitted bids for incentives under the second tranche of India's S...

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Climate Giving Surges 20% in 2023, Outpaces Growth in Global Philanthropy

New report highlights five years of climate philanthropy trends: record growth, geographic disparities, and emerging foc...

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First Alert Weather: Bigger rain event coming on Wednesday

CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn is calling for cloudy skies and temperatures in the 50s on Tuesday before the rain move...

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Nepal's avian diversity: A flight of survival and conservation

KATHMANDU, DECEMBER 10Nepal's rich biodiversity extends beyond the land and water to the skies, where various bird speci...

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Roses may not flower again if you ignore signs of incurable disease that thrives in winter

Black spot disease is a common issue that can devastate your roses if not caught and treated quickly, but there are simp...

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How to grow chicory for tangy leafy greens to spice up cold season dishes

All you need to grow chicory from sowing to harvesting - including expert tips for forcing plants...

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Monday evening First Alert weather forecast with Paul Heggen - 12/9/24

After a mild start to December, expect changing conditions, with gusty offshore winds on Tuesday and the possibility of ...

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Critics question process behind Japan's next climate goal

Critics say the process is not intended to facilitate genuine debate, and that those who support the status quo are over...

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US to offer minimum acreage required at Alaska oil and gas auction

(Reuters) -The Biden administration will offer oil and gas drilling leases in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge a...

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Accused serial rapist makes court appearance

Accused serial rapist James Estep was back in court on Dec. 9 for a continuation of his evidentiary hearing. Estep is ac...

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M5.5 earthquake hits in Nevada, felt as far as Sacramento

An earthquake in Nevada was felt as far as Sacramento Monday afternoon....

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Earthquakes increase at Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano; scientists note increased level of unrest

The summit region had gone from experiencing 10 earthquakes per day to 20 per day, officials said during their weekly up...

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First Alert Weather: Cloudy, more rain Tuesday in NYC - 12/9/24

Lonnie Quinn has the Tri-State Area's updated Monday evening forecast on CBS News New York....

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Baking in building details improves urban heat risk models

Scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a first-ever urban heat wave simul...

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This adorable dog does NOT like his Christmas sweater, but tries his best to strike a pose

This dog wasn't the biggest fan of his Christmas sweater, but he still struck his best pose so Mom could get a picture....

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Chile regulator charges Anglo American mine over environmental violations

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chile's environmental regulator has filed three charges against miner Anglo American's local unit o...

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No rain until Hanukkah: Israel is heading toward a drought

The director of the Meteorological Service says the lack of rain is a consequence of climate change: 'We don't see preci...

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Active weather week brings fog, snow showers and subzero windchills.

Locally dense fog, a temperature tumble and snow bursts are all coming up before the weekend....

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Latest 2024 farm income forecast shows overall decrease from 2023

Farm income is forecast to decrease in 2024 by 4% from 2023, largely because of a decrease in cash receipts from the sal...

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New Chemical Identified in Chloraminated Drinking Water: Implications for Water Treatment Facilities and Chloramine Manufacturers

After more than forty years of research, scientists finally determined the molecular formula of a chemical found in chlo...

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Neil Sperry column: Keep sun-sensitive dwarf green aucubas in shaded areas

For the dwarf green aucuba, the only problems I’ve ever encountered were when branches grew out into the sun or when t...

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Daniel Penny celebrates not guilty verdict at NYC bar

Daniel Penny, who was found not guilty in the NYC subway chokehold death case, was photographed celebrating the verdict ...