Environment

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Muggy and hot weather continues into the start of the week

Today still sees highs remain in the upper 80s, but the heat continues to build in, with a chance for 90s heading into t...

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Many Paktika historical sites on the verge of collapse

SHARANA (Pajhwok): Some residents of southeastern Paktika province say many historical places and monuments in the provi...

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First Alert Forecast: 8/24/24 Nightly Weather in New York

CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for August 24 at 11 p.m....

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Amid summer of never-ending heat, California gets dusting of snow

This summer has delivered heat wave after heat wave for much of the nation, but on Saturday it got contrarian and delive...

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First Alert Weather Saturday night forecast 8-24-24

Meteorologist Darren Peck explains what brought on this unseasonable weather and how soon summer will return....

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Gardener shares ultimate technique to have 'continuous flow of spring flowers'

I always get very excited at this time of year, as we start planning our spring bulb planting and floral displays....

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First Alert Forecast: 8/24/24 Evening Weather in New York

CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for August 24 at 6 p.m....

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Montclair community gathers together to help beloved theater damaged by flooding

Studio Playhouse, a beloved theater in Montclair, was severely damaged during last weekend's flooding, and as CBS News N...

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As human population grows, people and wildlife will share more living spaces around the world

Human-wildlife overlap is projected to increase across more than half of all lands around the globe by 2070. The main dr...

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Gardeners told six perennials to trim now for a fresh burst of autumn blooms

Trim these six perennials now for a vibrant burst of blooms in your garden for the coming season....

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Gardeners facing 'unlimited fine' and 6 months jail for cutting hedges this week

Gardeners are being warned not to cut their hedges this week as September nears....

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Coalition works for rural prosperity

The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, the Wisconsin Towns Association, the Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association an...

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This invasive beetle has killed tens of thousands of trees in Southern California. Now it’s in the Bay Area

The non-native shothole borer, which is known to attack more than 65 species of California trees, has been found in San ...

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Large bear breaks into Claremont home while family was inside

A large bear was seen hanging out in a Claremont neighborhood after it broke into a home while a family was inside....

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Gardeners told not to use hedge trimmers or lawnmowers on Bank Holiday weekend

Gardeners are being urged not to use lawnmowers, hedge trimmers or other power tools and to take serious safety precauti...

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Nicobar project will not disturb or displace tribes: Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav

The ₹72,000 cr project, including a port and airport, will counter Chinese expansionism, Myanmarese poaching, says Mr....

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Landscaping with gravel – 8 ideas to show how beautifully gravel suits all types of garden design

Use gravel in garden landscaping to transform dull spaces with a little texture and zing, and take your outdoor look fro...

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Crash kills Rayne police detective, his fiancee and daughter

A single car crash that occurred yesterday has left one Rayne Police officer, his wife and daughter dead, according to a...

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Jerry Davis: Ginseng needs protection, care

Wild-ginseng gathering season needs to be about more than putting a screwdriver in the soil to carefully extract a root....

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Shark tries to yank tuna away from fishermen off San Diego, video shows

Wild video shows the moment a group of fishermen fought a shark over a tuna....

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Hawaii's Big Island on alert as Tropical Storm Hone impact imminent - MAP

The National Weather Service has issued a tropical storm warning for Hawaii County, which includes all of the Big Island...

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Yet to pay Rs 1,096 cr compensation for failure to manage legacy waste, Punjab’s a repeat offender

Punjab was due to submit compensation & compliance report to Central Pollution Control Board by 25 August. In 2022, it f...

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Staying warm this weekend with chances of rain returning beginning tonight

Heat continues to build up across north-central Minnesota, but temperatures stay a little milder across the North Shore...

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18 killed in unprecedented floods in Bangladesh

18 killed in unprecedented floods in Bangladesh...

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The Third Annual Smart Gardening Symposium: Looking for Better Ways

We wish for a perfect yard that looks like a photo from a magazine cover. Okay, so we don’t have enough time to achiev...

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First Alert Weather: Warm, sunny Saturday in NYC - 8/24/24

Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's updated Saturday forecast on CBS News New York....

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Long Beach Shark Lab needs $500K in donations to keep shark monitoring program afloat

Support for the previously state-funded program was cut earlier this year due to California’s budget deficit....

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The surprising similarities between animal behavior and AI

Hebrew University researchers uncovered a surprising mechanism in animal behavior that mirrors principles of artificial ...

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APNU/AFC’S Green State strategy earned not a cent – Jagdeo contrasts with visionary LCDS

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has rejected the Opposition’s criticism of the government’s financially successful ...

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Tomato plants will grow ‘larger’ fruit if one garden job is done as soon as possible

Gardeners need to pay particular attention to their tomato plants before August ends as if one gardening job is neglecte...

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Southeast Wisconsin weather: Late-Summer heat returns

After a period of cooler weather, heat and humidity start ramping up this weekend. Heat index values could top 100 on Mo...

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Weather to heat up this coming week

With a heat wave rolling into the area, the National Weather Service (NWS) at the Quad Cities Airport predicts the comin...

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Peace lilies bloom 'like crazy with big flowers' when watered with 1 food scrap weekly

Peace lilies produce a few beautiful white spathes in the blooming season but one kitchen scrap added to the soil could ...

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Roses will ‘flower like crazy’ and produce ‘amazing blooms’ with expert's two-minute task

Left to their own devices, rose bushes become leggy and hard to manage so pruning roses becomes an essential garden task...

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Kenya confirms second case of mpox amid heightened vigilance

Kenya confirms second case of mpox amid heightened vigilance...

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Foxes will stop pooping in gardens with 1 kitchen item that 'works straightaway'

Foxes mark their territory by pooing on the area they've claimed as theirs but, unfortunately in some cases, that place ...

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Once seen as an environmental crusader, RFK Jr. sheds green mantle with Trump endorsement

Even before Robert F. Kennedy Jr. endorsed Trump for president, he repeatedly disappointed environmentalists, who said h...

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‘Spectacular bargains’: why now is a great time to buy an electric car in the UK

A secondhand EV is a possibility for many families as the cost of desirable models, including Kias and Teslas, falls to ...

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John Wheeler: Iowa reports record year for tornadoes

Across North Dakota and Minnesota, it has been a relatively quiet year for tornadoes....

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Melinda Myers: Managing field bindweed

It creeps along the ground covering the soil surface with its leaves. Then it climbs any stem, plant or upright structur...

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China allocates more disaster relief funds for northeast's Liaoning

China allocates more disaster relief funds for northeast's Liaoning...

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Orchids will only ‘keep flowering after 4 years’ if kept in the ‘best place’ of your home

A woman has shown off her beautiful orchid that has been blooming for four years. She also shared the best place to keep...

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‘It could be months or years’: Walsall canal faces long road back to health after chemical spill

Charity is considering removing some of the water and there is also concern over the sediment on the canal floorWhen sod...

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Deer resistant ground cover plants – 12 tough plants for any spot in your yard

These deer-resistant ground cover plants will keep your borders looking good despite any unwelcome visitors...

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Scientists are living at sea in Papua New Guinea to study one of the most biodiverse places on Earth

Hours of scuba diving and sending cameras thousands of metres down will help the government to preserve biodiversity....

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UK weather: Exact days 'heatwave could send temperatures over 30C' next week

UK weather forecasters expect heatwave temperatures to return next week, with the mercury potentially rising over 30C ag...

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Lavender will look ‘fantastic’ with ‘beautiful blooms’ if you follow 1 essential task now

Lavender makes a stunning addition to borders and perennial gardens, providing sweeping drifts of colour from early summ...

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'Kingdom of Jesus Christ' Group Raided by Hundreds of Police, Multiple SWAT Teams

Hundreds of police officers backed by riot squads raided a vast religious compound in a southern Philippine city Saturda...

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Sculpting confidence, taking control: A mother’s journey to rediscovery

At 36, Marta Abebe (a pseudonym) found herself at a pivotal moment in life. A mother of two lively children, ages 7 and ...

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How to get rid of weeds in your garden using 3 household items costing just £1

Get rid of garden weeds naturally with this easy homemade solution using common household items....

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Promises, promises

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the National Rally’s campaign promises. ...