Environment

July 09 2012 9:22 PM

Hurricanes Emilia and Daniel are both gaining strength over the eastern Pacific Ocean, where they have become major storms in recent days, threatening ships in their path but not likely making landfall before they peter out.

July 08 2012 4:52 PM

A magnitude-4.3 earthquake hit just outside Fort Bragg in California on Sunday at about 5:05 a.m. PDT (8:05 a.m. EDT), according to the U.S. Geological Survey, or USGS.

July 06 2012 9:50 AM

A fisherman in California got quite the surprise when he hailed in an estimated 800-pound shark on Monday. The fish was so heavy that it had to be dragged back to the dock.

July 03 2012 2:20 PM

In bat species that tend to hibernate alone, population declines from white-nose syndrome in small colonies were much less severe, according to new research.

July 01 2012 8:45 PM

In an effort to cut gridlock and pollution in Guangzhou, authorities in the capital city of Guangdong province began a one-year trial program on Sunday that will cap the number of new automobiles hitting the streets, according to the state-owned Xinhua news agency.

June 30 2012 6:15 PM

The Colorado wildfires -- such as the Waldo Canyon Fire in the vicinity of Colorado Springs that has killed at least two people, displaced tens of thousands, and destroyed more than 340 homes -- appear to provide evidence that such disasters are getting worse as the years wear on.

June 28 2012 7:28 AM

Colorado's devastating Waldo Canyon wildfire that has burnt down over 6,500 acres of dry timber since Saturday grew ferocious on Wednesday, spreading to an area of 67 square kilometers (26 square miles), while increasing threat for over 20,000 homes and other buildings.

June 27 2012 4:41 AM

As many as 32,000 people were forced to flee homes and over 2,100 residents were being evacuated from the U.S. Air Force Academy's grounds on Tuesday night as a devastating wildfire grew unexpectedly more ferocious, racing through Colorado Springs. Here's how to assist the victims and evacuees of the Colorado wildfires and to direct people who wish to make donations.

June 24 2012 9:37 AM

A tropical storm warning is in effect for parts of Florida and Alabama Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm Debby continues her northward crawl at 2 miles per hour. She is expected to strengthen in coming days, possibly to hurricane strength.