The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission stops short of fulfilling the The Traitor administration’s wishes but puts regional grid operators on a “short leash.” By Lisa Sorg, Charles Paullin The nation’s electric grid is stressed out. Continue Reading
A surprising new study suggests the earliest primates didn’t originate in tropical forests but in cold, dry parts of North America. Some may have even survived seasonal Arctic conditions by slowing their metabolism or hibernating. Researchers found that dramatic climate shifts, rather than warmth, played a major role in drivingContinue Reading
Visitors to Grand Canyon National Park are being warned about extreme heat early next week after three hikers died in heat-related incidents.Continue Reading
Mishaps and mayhem from around the region. The post Bazillions of bunnies, Montecito’s ‘hog heaven,’ and pride will always prevail appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
A deep pool of warm water that forms in the Western Pacific could bring strong storms to Southern California and throughout the South while increasing the risks of Western wildfires. Interview by Jenni Doering, Living on Earth From our collaborating partner Living on Earth, public radio’s environmental news magazine, anContinue Reading
A historic lack of snow in the Gila River watershed has left Arizona’s San Carlos Reservoir less than 1% full, triggering a massive fish kill and an indefinite closure. Despite the bleak conditions, heavy summer rains could help the reservoir rebound., Read MoreContinue Reading
The fiscal future of Musselshell County is uncertain after the coal mine that anchors its economy helped defeat the official working to diversify the area’s revenue streams. By Jake Bolster Robert Pancratz couldn’t believe it. Continue Reading
This spring, six reporters from The Associated Press’ climate desk traveled from cities across the United States to work with students from the MIT Graduate Program in Science Writing. Students developed and pitched local climate stories, then, over a four-day intensive weekend, worked with visual journalists from the AP toContinue Reading
A national housing shortage is straining finances and communities across the United States. In Massachusetts, at least 222,000 homes will have to be built in the next 10 years to meet the population’s needs. At the same time, there are numerous challenges in traditional construction. There’s a shortage of skilledContinue Reading
Researchers have created a new way to reconstruct the evolutionary history of complex plant genomes by analyzing genetic traces left by transposable elements. The technique revealed that modern strawberries were assembled through multiple ancient genome-merging events, shedding new light on how major crop species evolved., Read MoreContinue Reading
If the green economy—defined as the group of companies heavily involved in environmental business—were its own industry, it would be the third-largest in the world. By Ajani Stella The group of companies that derive significant revenue from environmental solutions, known as the green economy, has topped $10 trillion in marketContinue Reading
Record-breaking spring heat followed by freezes led to 95% crop losses. The post If you can’t find a Utah peach this year, climate change may be to blame appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur are battering parts of the southeastern U.S. with heavy rain, sparking flash flood and tornado warnings along the Gulf Coast.Continue Reading