National (U.S.)

One result of increased EPA grant money going to state and local governments will be uptick in activity on many local environmental projects — which will translate into news.

The National Interagency Fire Center maintains an ongoing set of wildfire forecasts, covering time periods ranging from daily to the full wildfire season.

About 200 million animals, from more than 190 countries, are imported into the United States every year, according to a team of investigators that published its findings in the May 1, 2009, issue of the journal Science. Many can spread serious diseases.

Accidents and criminal actions at private and government facilities continue to threaten millions of people. Find the accident history in counties you cover.