Environment

Warming oceans put more moisture and energy into the atmosphere, creating conditions for stronger storms.

U.S. coal companies also ramped up production as demand in China increased.

The five-year plan includes the Atlantic, Arctic, and waters off the California coast.

The ongoing frigid temperatures is forcing many people to abandon central heating and shrink their lives to just a couple rooms with space heaters.

It's the new "polar vortex."

Zoey the 8-pound bichon frise was gone — taken by a hungry raptor.

The state of Delaware threaten to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for allegedly failing to protect its residents from poor air quality, unless it takes action.

Northeast state attorneys general say Midwest states should be subject to the same tough ozone standards.

A tree known as the Jackson Magnolia has stood on the grounds of the White House for nearly 200 years and stood witness to 39 presidencies.

The 13 recommendations are the first step in determining how the state will issue coastal zone conversion permits to allow industrial sites to be repurposed.