Politics California says federal 'let it burn' policy reckless as wildfires rage The U.S. Forest Service lets some blazes burn. California officials say that practices should be updated as blazes explode, partly because of climate change.
Impacts Why Smokey Bear desperately needs a makeover The official Ursus of fire prevention ought to move from figurehead to spokesbear—and wearing a little Nomex wouldn't hurt either.
Multiple Houston-area oil and gas facilities that have violated pollution laws are seeking permit renewals
A controversial facility that would process plastic waste to be burned in steel mills has been cancelled
