There are as many as 177 natural gas power plants currently planned, under construction or announced in the United States.
Author: Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY
Global warming could mean fewer fish for sport fishing, more die-offs across US
Scientists and sport fishing officials across the U.S. warn global warming could have consequences for ecosystems, as well as sport fishing industries.
End of civilization: climate change apocalypse could start by 2050 if we don’t act, report warns
A chilling Australian paper outlines a Doomsday scenario for humans if we don’t deal with climate change. Experts say it’s actually quite rational.
On World Environment Day, everything you know about energy in the US might be wrong
The energy landscape changes so fast, even experts have trouble keeping up.
Gray whale deaths could reach record levels this year; NOAA opens investigation
At least 70 dead or dying gray whales have stranded on the West Coast this year, prompting federal officials to launch a scientific investigation.
Dozens of gray whales are dying on the West Coast as they make their epic Alaskan migration
At least 53 gray whales have washed up emaciated and dead in recent months along West Coast beaches.
Historic Mississippi River flooding could extend into June, experts warn
Flooding along the Mississippi river could persist through the end of the month and even into June as relentless rains continue to saturate the Midwest, forecasters say.
1 dead, 2 missing in massive Illinois plant explosion felt 20 miles away
Three people were likely killed and four people were injured after a massive explosion in Waukegan, Illinois at the AB Specialty Silicones factory.
Life after solving climate change: Not mud huts and gruel but clean air and warm homes
What will life be like after we’ve solved climate change? Better than today or worse? Mud huts and gruel or the flying cars and the Jetsons?
Jury: Hart mothers drugged, killed all six children by driving SUV over California cliff into Pacific Ocean
Jennifer and Sarah Hart gave their six children as many as 19 doses each of Benadryl before driving their SUV over a steep cliff, a jury ruled.