What is methane gas and how does it affect our planet?A new satellite was launched into space on Monday to help detect methane.
Montana miner backs off expansion plans, lays off 100 due to lower palladium pricesThe owner of two a south-central Montana precious metals mines is stopping work on an expansion project and laying off about 100 workers because the price of palladium fell sharply in the past year.
Buc-eeโs fossil: Ancient beaver fossil rediscovered by UT Austin researchers named after Texas uber travel center chainA species of ancient beaver rediscovered by researchers in The University of Texas Austinโs fossil collections is now namedafter the popular Texas travel center chain Buc-ee's.
Colorado Springs shooter suspected of killing 5 people, injuring others at gay nightclub faces murder, hate crime charges, court records sayHundreds of people have gathered in a Colorado Springs park to honor five people killed and 17 wounded in a weekend shooting at a gay nightclub.
Montana to allow transgender people to change birth recordAfter months of defiance, Montanaโs health department said it will follow a judgeโs ruling and temporarily allow transgender people to change the gender on their birth certificates.
US House races in California could shape future of CongressU.S. House battles are taking shape that could tip the balance of power in Congress.
2022 midterms: What to watch in primaries in 7 statesPrimary elections in seven states Tuesday will set the stage for U.S. House and Senate battles this fall that will play into control of Congress.
Biden halts oil, gas leases amid legal fight on climate costThe Biden administration is delaying decisions on new federal oil and gas drilling and other energy-related actions.
Census ponders producing less granular data in next releaseU.S. Census Bureau officials are pondering whether to produce less granular data in the next release of 2020 census data, dealing with housing and family relationships.
Forest Service maxed out as wildfires break across US WestThe U.S. Forest Service said Friday itโs operating in crisis mode, fully deploying firefighters and maxing out its support system as wildfires continue to break out across the U.S. West.
Dakota Access foes seek environmental review updates from USDakota Access oil pipeline opponents have asked a federal judge to require detailed monthly status reports while the federal government conducts an extensive environmental review.