Climate change reshuffles where people are moving in Florida
The threat of hurricanes and costs of insurance are pushing Florida residents into former citrus lands and inland communities.
Sustanee, a planned East Orange subdivision, wins court battle to force higher-density development
The proposed 1,800 home development has consistently faced opposition from community residents worried about traffic congestion, environmental degradation and suburban growth that could clash with their rural lifestyles.
Federal officials announce water cuts as Colorado River supplies continue to plunge
Last winter saw the worst snowpack on record for the Colorado River Basin.
Sloth World sheriff’s probe finds no evidence of crimes in animal deaths
The Orange County Sheriff's office found no criminal activity linked to the deaths of at least 55 sloths at the never-opened tourist attraction.
‘Don’t blame alligators’: Attacks spurred by risky behavior, drought, experts say
There have been four alligator attacks in Central Florida this summer, and experts blame people unwisely swimming in areas where alligators live, with low water levels adding to the risk.
Growing smarter farmers: University, neighborhoods localize climate science
“Our mission is to create a new kind of farmer," Farmer Chippy said.
How severe drought is affecting Colorado, from record fishing restrictions to threatened power supplies
Some reservoirs have fallen so low that they instead look more like the rivers they once were.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos lead $200M project to save 100 of globe’s most threatened species
Foundations funded and co-founded by Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos have launched an initiative committing $200 million to revive 100 of Earth’s most threatened species, including endangered lemurs, salamanders, pangolins,…
Tiger shark caught off Massachusetts could be sign of warming waters
Tiger sharks are among many kinds of sea life that have been trending north in recent years as seas have warmed, and other sharks have done the same, scientists have…
Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the US West
The closures follow an exceptionally dry winter in the Rocky Mountains that's left waterways depleted.