Firefighters are trying to stop a fast-moving Nevada wildfire from spreading to homes in Reno
A wildfire that exploded in size in Reno, Nevada, over the weekend has forced authorities to urge more than 90,000 residents to leave their neighborhoods.
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.
Hungary drained its waters for generations. Now drought is exposing the cost
Experts are urging the restoration of wetlands, wider floodplains and changes in agriculture.
What’s in a name? Why naming storms, military operations and medical maladies matters
Formal naming practices for storms and other events of national and international importance are a relatively new phenomenon.
Move over bears. Fat Marmot Week puts a spotlight on the alpine rodents
To drum up interest in their work, marmot researchers are launching an online contest for the public to vote for their favorite critter — Fat Marmot Week.
The best fabric for extreme heat? It’s more complicated than you think
What we wear can affect how the body handles extreme heat, but there’s no single “best” fabric.
Alpine resorts’ snowmaking equipment may be put to work fighting summer forest fires
Snow cannons and lances are the visible part of the network.
Big Sur travel plans? Officials urge visitors to stay away as California’s Timber Fire grows
Hotels, campgrounds and state parks are under evacuation orders or closed, while travelers with reservations elsewhere are being urged to postpone their trips.
Oman says the oil spill from a grounded tanker has reached its coastline
Oman's environment authority has been monitoring the leak and found contamination on beaches 125 miles to the north.
Big Sur fire: California resorts evacuated as Timber Fire quadruples in size
Luxury resorts, popular tourist spots are near the blaze, which grew to 1,300 acres.