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Marathon Oil agrees to record penalty for oil and gas pollution
The federal government announced a $241.5 million settlement with Marathon Oil on Thursday for alleged air quality violations.
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The federal government announced a $241.5 million settlement with Marathon Oil on Thursday for alleged air quality violations.
Colorado lawmakers have given the green light on a statewide free recycling program that will increase recycling access to hundreds of thousands of people.
The International Organization for Migration has increased its estimate of the death toll from a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea to more than 670.
Nevada wildlife officials launched a huge investigation after spotting three animals believed to be wolves, which do not normally live in the state.
Cancer, heart disease, respiratory illnesses and kidney dysfunction among the health consequences of a warming planet.
To protect the movement of wildlife impeded by busy roadways, a series of manmade overpasses and underpasses throughout the U.S. helps animals big and small safely get across the street, preventing collisions and saving human lives.
Study finds cancer-linked PFAS chemicals prevalent in drinking water sources across the globe, including many far over regulatory limits.
The Justice Department and environmental groups filed two lawsuits alleging that Campell's plant in Napoleon, Ohio, has allowed wastewater and pollutants to flow unchecked into the Maumee River for years.
Researchers called the contamination at Imperial Beach "a public health crisis," which has resulted in over 700 consecutive days of beach closures.
The state is battling its "largest and most destructive fire in Texas history," and the blaze is only 15% contained, officials said.
The spacecraft's instruments will study how Earth's oceans, atmosphere and land masses interact and how that interaction impacts climate change.
Every region in the U.S. is experiencing increasingly harmful effects of climate change, a new report says — but it also outlines a path forward.
"One could think of the body of a starfish ... as a disembodied head walking about the sea floor on its lips," researchers said.
The Greenland ice sheet is the second-largest contributor to sea level rise, and as temperatures rise, glaciers in the northern parts of the region are becoming "extremely vulnerable."
Wisconsin officials said they're investigating a possible infestation of the invasive species in a local compost site. Here's what to know about the jumping worms as they grow during the summer.
Climate and water experts say every person on the planet should be worried about the dizzying rate at which glaciers in the Himalayas are melting.
The EPA has long banned the use of phosphogypsum, the waste left behind from mining phosphate rock., saying it contains "radioactive material."
Sea level rise seen along the U.S. Southeast and Gulf coasts over the last decade are "unprecedented in at least 120 years," scientists found.
Officials say that agriculture and other land-use emissions make up 11% of the U.K.'s net greenhouse gas emissions, with livestock making up the largest share.
Two fishers spotted the mammal near Portland's Columbia River.
Officials originally said they believed 3,500 aquatic animals had been killed. With the toll estimated to be more than 12 times that amount, officials say they're unsure how long recovery will take.
Researchers found multiple types of fishing nets, plastic bags and other debris in the stomach of a 60-ton sperm whale.
For the fourth year in a row, ocean heat has shattered a new record. Here's what it means for the planet.
A new report says hundreds of animals have died in Kenyan wildlife preserves during East Africa's worst drought in decades.
The Nevada boy's death marks at least the third Naegleria fowleri infection recorded in the U.S. this year.
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See photos from Global Fest on Aug. 17, 2024, in Aurora.
The fire, which burned almost 10,000 acres, is now 100% contained. Since it sparked on July 29, it destroyed 28 homes and 21 other structures. Officials say it was caused by humans but are seeking more information.
Amid extreme heat at the Pikes Peak Air Show in Colorado Springs Saturday afternoon, around 100 people were treated for heat-related illness, 10 of whom were hospitalized, officials said.
The woman was last seen Wednesday morning. She was part of a spiritual group that encouraged solo "quests." Participants were discouraged from bringing electronics and food, according to the San Miguel County Sheriff's Office.
The fire, which burned almost 10,000 acres, is now 100% contained. Since it sparked on July 29, it destroyed 28 homes and 21 other structures. Officials say it was caused by humans but are seeking more information.
Amid extreme heat at the Pikes Peak Air Show in Colorado Springs Saturday afternoon, around 100 people were treated for heat-related illness, 10 of whom were hospitalized, officials said.
The woman was last seen Wednesday morning. She was part of a spiritual group that encouraged solo "quests." Participants were discouraged from bringing electronics and food, according to the San Miguel County Sheriff's Office.
After 32 roosters were rescued, the owner of a local sanctuary wondered what happened to the birds. Twenty-seven were euthanized the same day the sheriff's office touted the rescue's success. Two more were euthanized the next day.
They sit like haystacks in a field; piles of debris, waiting to be consumed. but in this case, it is by fire. In Evergreen, as well as other Colorado communities, burn piles await ignition as efforts increase to mitigate fires on forest land.
Global Fest brings the sights, sounds and flavors of nations from around the world and celebrates the diverse people and communities that call Aurora home.
The woman was last seen Wednesday morning. She was part of a spiritual group that encouraged solo "quests." Participants were discouraged from bringing electronics and food, according to the San Miguel County Sheriff's Office.
After 11 puppies from a litter were euthanized after one tested positive for rabies, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is ordering a modified quarantine for over 50 more puppies.
It is going to be a hot weekend for Colorado. Meteorologist Dayle Cedars breaks down the temperatures and when the metro area could see rain.
After 32 roosters were rescued, the owner of a local sanctuary wondered what happened to the birds. Twenty-seven were euthanized the same day the sheriff's office touted the rescue's success. Two more were euthanized the next day.
Two female former student athletes who now work for DU Athletics describe their experiences at the University of Denver as full circle moments.
The basketball season is right around the corner again and Nuggets fans can mark their calendars for nationally televised games this year after the team's official full schedule was released on Thursday with tickets set to go on sale on Saturday.
Breanna Berry is a trailblazer who has made a name for herself by transforming professional players' shoes and cleats into masterpieces.
A historic Babe Ruth jersey, worn during his legendary "Called Shot" in the 1932 World Series, is expected to become one of the most expensive pieces of sports memorabilia ever as it heads to auction.
Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby filed a federal lawsuit against the WNBA and the Las Vegas Aces alleging discrimination and retaliation over a pregnancy.
"I'm going to give him a taste of his own conduct," said the former mayor of San Francisco.
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery in combat, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor.
"Our history is not just about the past, it's about our present and our future," President Biden said in a statement.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Trader Joe's reports 14 incidents of high flames, a handful resulting in minor burns and limited property damage.
"I'm going to give him a taste of his own conduct," said the former mayor of San Francisco.
There have been rumors going around on the internet and in person that this weekend will see a gathering of Venezuelan immigrants in Aurora, but police say that those are so far just rumors.
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery in combat, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
"Our history is not just about the past, it's about our present and our future," President Biden said in a statement.
Amid extreme heat at the Pikes Peak Air Show in Colorado Springs Saturday afternoon, around 100 people were treated for heat-related illness, 10 of whom were hospitalized, officials said.
The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in Denver so far this year.
ABC News Australia's Nate Byrne is being praised both for how he handled the on-air panic attack as well as the visibility he's bringing to mental health.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Trader Joe's reports 14 incidents of high flames, a handful resulting in minor burns and limited property damage.
Two female former student athletes who now work for DU Athletics describe their experiences at the University of Denver as full circle moments.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Trader Joe's reports 14 incidents of high flames, a handful resulting in minor burns and limited property damage.
Lawsuit claims hackers accessed "billions" of records, including Social Security numbers, by breaching background check company.
Businesses now face hefty penalties for buying, selling or promoting phony user ratings of products and services.
Campaign season is in full swing, and as American voters elect a new president in November, there are inevitable changes coming to our taxes.
A new national study from Prudential Financial shows Gen Xers are struggling to be prepared for retirement.
As temperatures heat up and Coloradans escape extreme weather outside, the heat will also put a strain on air conditioners keeping you cool inside.
The new nonprofit, On The House Denver, works with caseworkers and other nonprofit organizations to provide its clients with furniture and essential home items at no cost.
Last week was scorching hot in Colorado, so many people were staying indoors and cranking up the air conditioning.