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Does California shutdown mean the end of nuclear power? Not so fast.The debate around the closing of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant in San Luis Obispo County, Calif., signals a broader conversation around power sources that could be crucial to the nation's energy future.
- Does California shutdown mean the end of nuclear power? Not so fast.
The debate around the closing of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant in San Luis Obispo County, Calif., signals a broader conversation around power sources that could be crucial to the nation's energy future.
Washington's salmon anglers are back. Why the delay?The regular salmon-fishing season in Washington started late this year because a rough year for salmon led to testy negotiations between the state and co-managing tribes.
First LookHow to reduce heat-related deaths from climate changeA team from Colombia University has estimated the worst-case scenario for heat-related deaths by 2080 in the Big Apple, but also identified solutions to prevent them.
Why cities are forming a global alliance to curb climate changeCities created the largest network yet dedicated to fighting climate change, highlighting the growing importance of cities in spearheading sustainability initiatives.
One year later, how a Pope's message on climate has resonatedCatholics worldwide are showing a new zeal for combatting climate change since Pope Francis highlighted the issue in 2015, experts say.
Millions of dead trees pose massive wildfire risk. What can be done?The Forest Service spent 56 percent of its budget last year on firefighting, compared to 16 percent in 1995.
California shutters its last nuclear plant, irking some environmentalistsThe plant's operator said Tuesday closing the plant could save costs and further energy-efficiency goals. But some environmentalists are concerned about a resulting rise in CO2 emissions.
Judge rules that states, not US, have authority to govern frackingA Wyoming district judge has ruled that the court's responsibility is not to determine if fracking is good or bad for the environment but to determine whether the Department of the Interior can legally regulate the practice.
First LookRecord-breaking temps in the Southwest: How to beat extreme heatWith highs of 115 to 120 degrees F., predicted for the coming week, people living in in the Southwest are advised to stay indoors and keep cool.
Mountain lion no match for Colorado mom of 5-year-old boyA Colorado mother pulled a mountain lion off her son who was playing in the yard. Forest Service Rangers killed the lion believed to be responsible for the attack after they found it wandering near the home.
Is Norway ready to go carbon neutral?Norway's parliament has set a national target to be carbon neutral by 2030. But what does that term really mean, and how will the oil-rich country get there?
Antarctic carbon dioxide reaches highest levels in 4 million yearsAntarctica has breached a symbolic threshold, seeing carbon dioxide levels of 400 ppm for the first time in 4 million years.
First LookSouth Sudan ivory seizure highlights Africa's 'ongoing poaching crisis'Authorities seized more than a ton of ivory at the Juba airport showing the ivory trade is still rampant despite ongoing international efforts to crush it.
First LookWatch 'gobsmackingly amazing' giant spider crab horde scramble on sea floorA diver caught the crabs in a video, stacked on top of each other, in some cases 10 deep, in the shallow waters off the coast of Melbourne, Australia.
First LookWhy Obama family visit to Yosemite is more than a holidayAs President Obama gears up for an early Father's Day vacation, his trip to the famous national park is symbolic of his unique record on conservation.
First LookSome coral reefs are thriving, but they're not where you might thinkA new study delves into data for more than 2,500 coral reefs across the globe, looking at a multitude of factors and comparing predicted levels of fish biomass with actual recordings.
Southwest braces for record heat as wildfires rageThe National Weather Service has issued an 'excessive heat watch' for this weekend, predicting record-breaking temperatures across the Southwest, as fire-fighters combat blazes across regions in California, New Mexico, and Arizona.
How Norway quietly became a whaling powerhouseNorway killed more whales in 2015 and 2016 than Japan and Iceland combined, but the Scandinavian country has largely evaded the same level of criticism.
CO2 levels in atmosphere surpass limit. What now?Carbon dioxide concentrations in our atmosphere have reached 400 parts per million, and there's no going back in our lifetimes, say scientists.
