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Miami HeraldOdd balls appearing in Connecticut trees are actually alive. Here’s what will emerge
The occurrence is “still not fully understood by scientists,” officials say.
- Charlotte Observer
Bear dies from heat after accidentally locking itself in car, Tennessee officials say
Temperatures may have reached 140 degrees in the car.
- Orlando Sentinel
Hurricane center tracks 2 systems: 1 in the Gulf, 1 in the Atlantic
ORLANDO, Fla. — The National Hurricane Center has its eye on two systems with the potential to form into the season’s next tropical depression or storm. New on Saturday is an area of low pressure the could form early next week in the northern Gulf of Mexico. In the NHC’s 2 p.m. tropical outlook, forecasters said any development would be slow as it drifts to the west over the northwestern Gulf, ...
- Idaho Statesman
Idaho is not for sale: Amend the Constitution so money isn’t the bottom line
The decision to auction off Cougar Island is a tragedy for Idaho, but it was what the Idaho Constitution mandated that the Land Board do, writes the editorial board. It should be amended to allow other values to be considered. | Opinion
- Charlotte Observer
An earthquake was recorded in the North Carolina mountains overnight, USGS reports
The quake had a depth of 0.8 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
- The Ledger
IAN NANCE: The Florida Python Challenge is back for another run
The 2021 Challenge removed 223 invasive Burmese pythons last summer, more than twice the number that was eliminated during the 2020 competition
- The Desert Sun
Salt, the Salton Sea, and the flow of water and money: A prediction
IID may have perfected water rights to Colorado River water, but it is vulnerable. As drought continues, the use of freshwater will be more scrutinized.
- Palm Beach Daily News
Tropics watch: Chances increasing for Invest 94L to become tropical depression
The system currently has a 50% of development over the next five days. If it becomes a tropical storm, it would be Bonnie.
- The Guardian
California’s largest reservoirs at critically low levels – signaling a dry summer ahead
Images from Lake Oroville and Lake Shasta compiled by the state show ‘a shocking drop in water levels’ compared to years past
- MoneyWise
These common traps are costing you hundreds on electricity, water and heat — here's how to get your utility bills on lock
The average American now spends $114 a month on power, not to mention over $70 on water and over $63 on natural gas.
- Idaho Statesman
Trapped visitors airlifted to safety after flash floods in national park, Utah cops say
Sixty people nearly had to stay at the park overnight.
- The Telegraph
Focus on cats rather than game shooting to cut down animal deaths, RSPB urged
The RSPB should stop targeting game shoots and focus on cats, the head of Countryside Alliance has said.
- American City Business Journals
Reshaping the Valley: Homebuilders share updates on 8 master-planned communities in the pipeline
As existing lot supply dwindles for homebuilders, developers are busy gobbling up land to pave the way for new master-planned communities that will bring hundreds of thousands of homes to the Valley. Here's a look at eight that will change the landscape of the Valley.
- Myrtle Beach Sun News
Fatal alligators attacks in Myrtle Beach, SC are rare. What you need to know.
There are about 100,000 alligators prowling along South Carolina. Most live in the Lowcountry, but they’re found elsewhere too.
- The Desert Sun
Given our water crisis, La Quinta surf park plan should have been laughed out the door
La Quinta, our beautiful desert environment, available to all, cannot be replaced if officials allow a surf park development benefitting a rich few.
- The Tuscaloosa News
What is the environmental impact of marijuana? | ECOVIEWS
One of marijuana’s greatest negative environmental impacts could well be the result of law enforcement efforts to destroy the crops.
- CBS-Losangeles
Hansen Dam fire continues to grow thanks to winds
The Los Angeles Fire Department announced that the fire has grown to 10-12 acres, fueled by 8-10 miles per hour winds.
- People
Irwin Family Opens Crocodile Hunter Lodge in Honor of Late Conservationist: 'Dad Would Be So Proud'
Steve Irwin’s wife, Terri, and children, Bindi and Robert, tell PEOPLE what the Crocodile Hunter Lodge means to their father's legacy
- Idaho Statesman
A dry and extremely hot weekend is on the way for Boise. Here’s how hot it’s going to get
Not only will Boise experience a dry weekend, but temperatures could also push the triple digits.
- The Columbus Dispatch
Gardening: How to control the top 10 common harmful insects in the vegetable garden
Just 2% of Earth's 1 million known insect species are harmful to plants, animals or humans. Here are 10 that can damage your vegetable gardens.