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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.

Women walk in a neighborhood heavily damaged by airstrikes in Idlib, Syria, on March 12, 2020.

UN fails to extend aid deliveries to Syrian rebel-held area

The U.N. Security Council failed in two rival votes Friday to extend humanitarian aid deliveries from Turkey to 4.1 million Syrians in the rebel-held northwest.

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.

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.

The impact of the war in Ukraine on the global food supply

From the start of the war in Ukraine, food policy experts have worried that a hunger crisis could be in the making, given how important Ukraine and Russia are to global food supply.

New housing under construction in a neighborhood in Elk Grove. California's climate scoping plan includes goals for climate-friendly housing.

Facing criticism, state amps up its climate change blueprint

New initiatives have been added to California’s draft scoping plan, including climate-friendly homes, offshore wind and cleaner airplane fuels.

In this photo provided by Santa Barbara County Fire Department, the Alisal Fire continues to burn the dry vegetation in Refugio Canyon on Tuesday morning, Oct. 12, 2021, in Santa Barbara County, Calif.

Wildfire rages in Southern California coastal mountains

More than 700 firefighters are battling a growing wildfire in Southern California coastal mountains.

Scripps Director Margaret Leinen at Scripps Oceanography's Nimitz Marine Facility (MarFac) in front of research platform FLIP.

Scripps Institution of Oceanography director talks about urgent call to action to address climate change

Margaret Leinen joined Midday Edition to talk about why she believes the ocean is often overlooked when evaluating the effects of climate change and its potential to offer solutions.

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 satellite image shows a natural color view of active fire lines from the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon fires, near Las Vegas, New Mexico, on May 11.

New Mexico wildfire sparks backlash against controlled burns. That's bad for the West

Experts worry a devastating wildfire in New Mexico, partly started by a controlled burn that got out of control, may create a backlash against this important forest management tool.

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