Worst U.S. cities for air pollution ranked by lung association
This 2024 "State of the Air" report warns efforts to reduce emissions are undermined by extreme heat, drought and wildfires caused by climate change.
This 2024 "State of the Air" report warns efforts to reduce emissions are undermined by extreme heat, drought and wildfires caused by climate change.
Canadian officials say the country's upcoming wildfire season could be more explosive than last year's historic season.
After drought and Texas' largest-ever wildfire, many farmers are facing a "total wipeout" that could force many to leave generations-old land behind.
Xcel Energy said that "its facilities appear to have been involved in an ignition of the Smokehouse Creek Fire," the largest-ever wildfire in Texas that's burned nearly 1.1 million acres.
The Smokehouse Creek Fire – Texas' largest wildfire and one of the biggest in U.S. history – has burned nearly 1.1 million acres alone.
The Smokehouse Creek Fire that began Monday has killed at least two people, officials say.
The Texas Panhandle wildfires have left cattle with "hooves burned off" and many of those that survived are now in need of nebulizer treatments and other care.
The state is battling its "largest and most destructive fire in Texas history," and the blaze is only 15% contained, officials said.
The final victim of the Hawaii wildfires has been identified as 70-year-old Lahaina resident Lydia Coloma.
Firefighters are battling more than 30 active fires across Kentucky as officials warn the ongoing drought "has made controlling wildfires more difficult."
Santa Ana winds drove flames and embers through grass and brush dried out by recent winds and low humidity in a rural area southeast of Los Angeles.
There have been 23 weather extreme events in America that cost at least $1 billion this year through August, breaking the record of 22 set in 2020.
Louisiana, which has been contending with extreme summer heat and drought, saw an unprecedented 441 wildfires in August.
In a press conference today, President Biden updated the nation on recovery efforts in Maui and Florida. No one, he said, can "deny the impact of the climate crisis anymore."
As people on Maui report coughing up "black stuff" and blood, one resident says, "Come back 20 years later, 10 years later, and you'll see how many native people are sick."
Officials first told tourists with plans to travel to Maui to stay away. Now, the message has changed.
Photos of Maui before and after the fires show the extent of their destruction to Lahaina's neighborhoods and infrastructure.
Dozens of people were killed in the Maui fires, and many are still missing, authorities said.
Here are some organizations accepting donations to assist victims of the disastrous wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui.
At least 55 people have lost their lives and the toll is expected to climb. The historic town of Lahaina has been devastated.
The fires, which are still burning, have brought smoke and hazardous air quality to millions of Americans.
Air pollution takes an $800 billion annual toll on the U.S. economy. Wildfires — worsened by climate change — are making it worse.
Poor visibility is hampering flights across East Coast for second day due to smoke from more than 100 Canadian wildfires.
As cities in the Northeast U.S. reach and even surpass "unhealthy" levels of air pollution, officials are urging people to avoid outside activities. Here's what to know about exercising when air quality is bad.
One of the researchers who found the frog said his immediate reaction was "Bloody hell!"
Jareh Sebastian Dalke, 32, of Colorado Springs was sentenced in connection with his efforts to transmit classified National Defense Information to an agent of the Russian Federation.
Former Clear Creek County Sheriff's Deputy Andrew Buen will be retried on two charges in connection with the shooting of Christian Glass after a jury failed to reach a decision on second-degree murder or misconduct.
Gov. Jared Polis signed the Colorado budget on Monday, fully funding schools, creating more housing and investing in public safety.
Some newborns in Colorado are wearing Colorado Avalanche and Denver Nuggets gear during the playoffs.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Jareh Sebastian Dalke, 32, of Colorado Springs was sentenced in connection with his efforts to transmit classified National Defense Information to an agent of the Russian Federation.
Former Clear Creek County Sheriff's Deputy Andrew Buen will be retried on two charges in connection with the shooting of Christian Glass after a jury failed to reach a decision on second-degree murder or misconduct.
Gov. Jared Polis signed the Colorado budget on Monday, fully funding schools, creating more housing and investing in public safety.
Some newborns in Colorado are wearing Colorado Avalanche and Denver Nuggets gear during the playoffs.
Dinosaur National Monument officials last raised amenity fees in 2016.
Officer Julia Perry is being recognized for her dedication and compassion.
Some Colorado State University students delivered a letter on Monday asking the university to sever ties with Israel.
One Colorado family says their struggles with mental health highlight the urgent need to change the system that's leaving so many who are vulnerable behind.
Some Douglas County residents are concerned about a proposed in-patient mental health facility in Castle Rock.
Two people were taken into custody after a police pursuit that spanned two cities and ended with a crash in Littleton.
Some newborns in Colorado are wearing Colorado Avalanche and Denver Nuggets gear during the playoffs.
Texans wide receiver Tank Dell "sustained a minor wound" in a shooting that took place early Sunday morning in Florida, the team said.
WNBA legend Candace Parker announced she's retiring after 16 years.
Bernhard Langer admitted that his injury came from playing pickleball.
Gabby Douglas qualified in multiple events for the U.S. Championships in Fort Worth, Texas, next month.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Fine dining at Disney? Theme park is now home to one of 26 Florida restaurants awarded a coveted star from the Michelin Guide.
The Supreme Court on Monday declined former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro's request to halt his prison sentence while he appeals a conviction for contempt of Congress.
French screen actor Gerard Depardieu was reportedly detained for questioning and released Monday after two women accused him of sexual assault.
The vinyl sales alone were monumental, Billboard said, with "the largest sales week for an album on vinyl in the modern era."
Gov. Jared Polis signed the Colorado budget on Monday, fully funding schools, creating more housing and investing in public safety.
Rep. Joe Neguse, a Democrat who represents Colorado's 2nd Congressional District, is giving Vietnam veterans the welcome home they didn't receive when they returned from war 50 years ago.
The Supreme Court on Monday declined former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro's request to halt his prison sentence while he appeals a conviction for contempt of Congress.
Some students in the neighboring CU Denver residence hall even posted signs of support for the protestors in their windows, but not everyone is welcoming of their message or efforts.
It's the first meeting between the two men since Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ended his 2024 presidential challenge against former President Trump.
Dutch medical device maker Philips says it's reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that's rocked the company.
Around 1 in 5 retail milk samples had tested positive for the bird flu virus, but further tests show it was not infectious.
The White House had been due to decide on the menthol cigarette rule in March.
The discovery of drug-resistant bacteria in two dogs prompted a probe by the CDC and New Jersey health authorities.
Donors are being honored during the month of April along with their families who agree to donate an organ, eye, and tissue.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Fine dining at Disney? Theme park is now home to one of 26 Florida restaurants awarded a coveted star from the Michelin Guide.
Investors are now closely watching what is happening in the Iran-Israel conflict in the Middle East because of its impact on their investments.
Within three or four years, Aurora Innovation and its competitors expect to put thousands of self-driving trucks on America's public freeways. But the image of driverless semis on highways concerns many people, polls show.
Dutch medical device maker Philips says it's reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that's rocked the company.
Investors are now closely watching what is happening in the Iran-Israel conflict in the Middle East because of its impact on their investments.
Eating a healthy, balanced diet when money is tight can be tough. And it's no secret that food costs have skyrocketed within the past year. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food costs in 2023 rose 5.8%.
A Denver nonprofit that works with communities to plant trees and improve parks is having a special giveaway, providing trees for free and at a discount.
You've probably noticed recently the amount or quantity in a package of food or house supplies is decreasing, while the price is increasing.
Receiving a phone call with information saying it's your loved one on the other line can be harmless. However, it could be part of an elaborate plan from a scammer.