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Wildfires blown by fierce desert winds Monday reduced hundreds of Southern California homes to ashes, forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee and laid a hellish, spidery pattern of luminous ora

The Politics of Water or Goodbye to Street Showers

This summer's wildfires in Greece killed more than 60 people and destroyed livestock, crops, old-growth forest and scrubland. Environmentalists warn that if drastic measures aren't taken soon, the fires are just an early sign of disasters to come.

After a joint U.S.-Afghan military operation allegedly killed 90 Afghan civilians, Afghan support for U.S. military action is waning. Officials say bad intelligence probably led to the deadly strike aimed at Taliban fighters.

Homeowners still struggling to rebuild their lives after last fall's wildfires are preparing for downpours that could bring more than a foot of rain to some mudslide-prone mountain canyons.

The Politics of Fire Prevention

So far, it's been a chilly, wet winter. We'll hear what San Diego gardeners should be doing to take care of their plants during this stormy season, and how do prepare for the springtime.

Organic farmers are trying to meet growing demand for chemical-free food but among their financial hurdles is paying more for federal crop insurance than farmers who use pesticides. But a provision in the farm bill tells the Agriculture Department to justify the higher price, or stop charging it.

Climate change could trigger a global economic recession, says a new report from the British government. The study concludes that it would cost less to take strong action against climate change than react to the changes as they unfold.

How will local fire districts deal with the budget cuts from Sacramento? What can residents do on their own to improve local fire protection? We speak to two fire chiefs about the impact of budget cuts on local districts, and to discuss the importance of individual fire preparation.