The most destructive hurricanes are hitting US more often
WASHINGTON (AP) — Big, destructive hurricanes are hitting the U.S. three times more frequently than they did a century ago, according to a new study....
AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s wildfire tweets not grounded in facts
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is scorching the facts about California's wildfires. The president in recent tweets blamed California and Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom...
US tells UN it is pulling out of Paris climate deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has begun the process of pulling out of the landmark 2015 Paris climate agreement. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo...
Study: Alien grasses are fueling more-frequent U.S. wildfires
WASHINGTON (AP) — For much of the United States, invasive grass species are making wildfires more frequent, especially in fire-prone California, a new study finds....
Lots of good terns: Bird ready to fly off endangered list
WASHINGTON (AP) — After 34 years on the endangered species list, a tiny Midwestern bird is ready to fly free of federal protection. Once diminished...