Protections for the northern spotted owl, gray wolves and other species were rolled back under the Trump administration.
Author: Doyle Rice, USA TODAY
Here comes summer: Heat wave to scorch Northeast, mid-Atlantic with 90-degree temperatures this weekend
A week after a raw and chilly Memorial Day weekend, temperatures in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic are forecast to soar to mid-summer levels.
2021 Atlantic hurricane season starts today, June 1. Here’s your forecast and how to prepare
As it has in several recent years, hurricane season got a head-start in 2021: Tropical Storm Ana formed May 22.
It’s hurricane season: From Ana to Wanda, here is the list of tropical storm and hurricane names for 2021
With the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season upon us, now is a good time to review the list of names that will be used throughout the six-month season.
‘Wake-up call:’ Climate change could edge Earth’s annual temperature past Paris agreement limits in 5 years
Within the next 5 years, there’s a 40% chance that Earth’s annual average temperature will edge above a limit set by the Paris climate agreement.
How to see tonight’s super flower blood moon and total lunar eclipse
On May 26, a full “supermoon” will brighten the night sky over the U.S. At the same time, there will be a total lunar eclipse.
‘What more can you do to us?’: Flooding swamps Louisiana, killing 2; rainfall in Lake Charles possibly a 100-year event
Flood watches, warnings remained in effect for portions of the south-central U.S. after a day of torrential rain. Louisiana was particularly hard hit.
‘Extraordinary discovery:’ Remains of nine Neanderthals found in Italian cave; they were likely killed and eaten by hyenas
Archaeologists have discovered the fossilized remains of nine Neanderthals in a cave near Rome. The oldest remains date from 90,000-100,000 years ago.
China says falling rocket debris will mostly burn up on reentry, posing little threat to people on the ground
The piece of a Chinese rocket that’s falling uncontrollably to Earth will mostly burn up on reentry, the Chinese government said Friday.
Heads-up: A Chinese rocket that might be out of control is hurtling back to Earth. What you should know.
A section of a large Chinese rocket is falling back to Earth and is expected to hit sometime Saturday. Where will it land?