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New data suggest that many regions in the world are overusing their underground water supplies. And researchers aren't sure how much remains.

Wealthy beach community has almost cut its use to state-mandated levels

Endangered Quino Checkerspot Butterflies are flying on the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge this spring for the first time in years.

The nutritious indigenous plant is part of a movement to revive native crops and cuisines — and a means of restoring the health and economy of Oaxaca, one of Mexico's poorest states.

Researchers at the George Washington University found human activity — everything from cigarette litter to toppled power poles — is as much to blame for how often and where wildfires occur.

Jerome Jarre wanted to raise $1 million, buy 60 tons of food and get Turkish Airlines to fly it in for free. How's he doing?

The rain led to evacuation orders amid fears of mudslides, but after a drought that's going into its fourth year, the precipitation was a welcome sight.

An unusually wet monsoon season has painted the desert, normally dusty brown, a lush green. It has been a welcome respite from the years of devastating drought that have plagued the state.

The spending in the budget will increase by 2 percent, mainly because of higher costs to acquire and treat water, according to the agency.

Typhoon Lionrock caused extensive flooding More than 130 people are dead and at least 100,000 have been displaced, according to U.N. agencies.