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Bad Ash

The biggest utility company in the country has generated millions of tons of toxic coal ash waste. Now it has to figure out what to do with it.

Appetite for Destruction

Drought is forcing black bears to descend on western towns for a pre-hibernation snack.

From Peru to Paris

Are the climate talks in Lima making progress? Here’s how you can tell.

The Air Should Be Colorblind

Woman Gone Wild

Move over, fellas. This lady's nature writing is attracting millions of fans.

A Sickening Swill

Iowans don't want runoff from factory farms coming out of their faucets. So it’s about time the government does something about it.