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In this Thursday March 6, 2014, file photo, the sun sets beyond pumpjacks operating at the Inglewood oil fields in the Baldwin Hills area of Los Angeles.

California Oil Regulators Deny New Fracking Permits

California has denied 21 oil drilling permits in the latest move toward ending fracking in a state that makes millions from the petroleum industry but is seeing widespread drought and more dangerous fire seasons linked to climate change.

The dastarkhaans (dining rugs) of Afghan families are often "bare and empty," says Zahra Fayezi, whose mat (right) is prepared for a guest. Center: Roqia Ibrahimi says a full mat for meals is "a matter of happiness and pride" but "rare" in current times when more people are going hungry. The mat at left belongs to Yahya Rasa, who says potatoes and lentils are taking the place of fancier fare.

Afghanistan's depleted dining rugs are a reminder of hunger and loss

As members of the middle class have fallen into poverty in the wake of the Taliban takeover, families are no longer able to serve sumptuous repasts on their traditional dining rugs.

People walk along the East River in Brooklyn, New York, as temperatures reached into the 90s on Wednesday.

How people, pets and infrastructure can respond to extreme heat

Climate change is making heat waves more frequent and intense. With much of the U.S. facing a weekend of extreme temperatures, here are some tips for protecting yourself and your loved ones.

A women holds a child in the alley of a slum in Dhaka, Bangladesh, a country where poverty persists even as average incomes rise.

The clock is ticking for U.N. goals to end poverty — and it doesn't look promising

Can we end poverty, provide food for all and otherwise make Earth a better place by 2030? By all accounts, the answer is no. So then what's the point of the Sustainable Development Goals?

Colorado Snow Survey supervisor Brian Domonkos and civil engineer Madison Gutekunst of the USDA weigh snow to know how much moisture it holds on April 30, 2021.

Melting Snow Usually Means Water For The West. But This Year, It Might Not Be Enough

Much of the West is in extreme drought, and a good spring snowmelt could bring relief. But drought and the warming climate make that harder, putting water for millions of people at risk.

Smoke from the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire drifts over Las Vegas, N.M., on Saturday.

Strong, swirling winds complicate New Mexico's wildfire fight

Dangerous winds have picked up again, threatening to spread spot fires and complicate work for firefighters.

At a Bed Bath & Beyond in Rockville, Md., on Friday, few tampon options are available.

It's not just you: Tampons are harder to find — and pricier

Many women say store shelves that once had the menstrual essentials have been sparse for months. When they are available, tampons have been a lot more expensive recently, due in part to inflation.

This Climate.gov graphic shows how La Niña generally affects weather conditions in the U.S. Forecasters say there's a nearly 90% chance that La Niña conditions will be in place from December 2021 to February 2022.

La Niña is coming. Here's what that means for winter weather in the U.S.

The climate pattern known as La Niña generally brings winters that are drier and warmer than usual across the southern U.S. and cooler and wetter in the northern part of the country.

An old-growth redwood tree named "Father of the Forest" in Big Basin Redwoods State Park, California in August 2020. Some trees in the park have been standing for 2,000 years.

Biden will order a study of old-growth forests in an Earth Day executive action

America's oldest trees store vast amounts of carbon. Counting them is the first step to preserving them, says the Biden administration.

Photo of San Diego skyline on Feb. 21, 2021

San Diego County set to experience summer-like heat through Friday

It's going to feel a lot like summer across much of San Diego County starting Wednesday.

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