Environmental Disasters

Maui Fires Renew Centuries-old Tensions Over Water Rights. The Streams Are Sacred To Hawaiians
During the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century, a developer of land around a threatened Maui community urgently asked state officials for permission to divert stream water to help fight the growing inferno.
By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER and JAE C. HONG, AP

Environmental Activist To East Palestine Residents: 'This Is Not A Quick Fix'
Erin Brockovich warned fearful East Palestine, Ohio, residents that they're in for a long battle after a train derailment earlier this month.
By John Flesher, AP