Some lightning strikes are much more powerful than others and can often be the culprit behind some of Colorado's wildfires.

Lightning's quiet impact could have lasting effects on the world’s forests - and the carbon cycle they support.

Firefighters bolstered containment on the Green Fire this week as windy weather arrived in the Shasta Trinity forest. What we ...

U.S. land managers have long known that they have a problem on their hands with overgrown forests and persistent drought.

Indoor air pollution from cigarette smoke, poses significant threats to plant growth and development. This study investigates the impact of cigarette smoke on the indoor plant species Epipremnum ...

If you've ever wondered what actually happens to your body when you get struck by lightning, we've got all the answers for ...

Their early findings suggest that wildfire smoke is broadly and especially toxic. Burning trees, soil, and vehicles can throw ...

Here's what we know Monday about where the Green Fire is growing, how much it's contained and firefighters injured on Green and the Orleans Complex.

Heat indices are expected to climb between 95 and 105 degrees for most of central Wisconsin Wednesday. High temps will bring ...

The loss of the North Rim lodge and facilities due to predictably unpredictable winds in summertime is just the latest ...

Flood warnings have been issued for Kansas and Missouri as Tomahawk and Brush Creeks rise in water levels. This live blog is ...