Power Conservation Urged As California Broils
The operator of California's power grid is calling for voluntary conservation of electricity as an intense heat wave broils the state.
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The operator of California's power grid is calling for voluntary conservation of electricity as an intense heat wave broils the state.
The Houston megachurch led by televangelist Joel Osteen says it's opened its doors to people seeking shelter as Harvey swamps the city...
"We are encouraged by the city's and state's recovery efforts from this tragic event and stand alongside our neighbors."
By the time the rain stops, Harvey will have dumped about 1 million gallons of water for every man, woman and child in southeastern Texas.
"My heart goes out to my hometown, Houston, and I remain in constant prayer for those affected and for the rescuers who have been so brave and determined to do so much to help."
More rescuers from the Bay Area were preparing Moday to go to Texas to help with relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, officials with the Silicon Valley Air National Guard said.
Downtown San Jose would get the brunt of the building pains, because the plan is to dig a five-mile tunnel under much of the downtown area.
Officials started releasing even more water from reservoirs overwhelmed by Harvey even though the move aimed at protecting downtown Houston could make already devastating flooding worse.
Hurricane Harvey smashed into Texas late Friday, lashing a wide swath of the Gulf Coast with strong winds and torrential rain.
The California Assembly's top Republican is resigning his leadership post after weeks of pressure from his party over his support for major climate change legislation.
California raised more than $640 million this month auctioning off permits for businesses to emit greenhouse gases as part of a program aimed at fighting climate change.
Five California national monument areas may be axed or downsized by the Trump Administration on Thursday.
Far more whales die from ship collisions than wash up on beaches, according to a new study from a Petaluma-based nonprofit that works to protect the ecosystem and wildlife.
With 200 million people within a day's drive of Monday's path of totality, towns and parks braced for monumental crowds.
The plan involves building ponds at the ends of the salty, desert lake which has suffered a string of environmental setbacks since the 1970s.
