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New York could see more frequent and destructive blazes, but the state doesn’t have enough forest rangers and firefighters to respond to the growing threat.
As extreme weather becomes more frequent, so too have post-disaster contractor scams like excessive billing and shoddy repairs.
“This is going to shake the mindsets of voters."
Regulators ban the sale of gas-powered furnaces and water heaters, starting in 2027.
A century after the events of "Killers of the Flower Moon," abandoned oil wells litter the Osage Nation.
With Alaska's wildlife numbers declining, agencies are blaming — and culling — predators. The true threat is much more complex.
A new federal initiative is bringing together climate scientists and community leaders to examine cities’ microclimates — and make them more resilient.
Critics argue that the agency’s work with a lobbying group is a conflict of interest.
How the necessary work of cleaning up can make an even bigger mess.
