EPA Threatens California with Loss of Highway Funds Over Air Quality
The EPA told the California Air Resources Board on Tuesday that it must resubmit air quality plans or risk sanctions that could include the withholding of federal highway funding.
In Arid Corner of the West, Plan For 140-Mile Water Pipeline Stirs Debate
Leaders in the St. George region of Utah see a pending water pipeline as crucial for accommodating booming population growth. Critics say it’s risky and unnecessary.
This State's Parks are Full of 'Happy Little Trees'
A partnership between the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Bob Ross Inc. brought in new volunteers to help with reforestation efforts.
Take Down That Dam: River Ecosystems Bounce Back As Removals Soar
In rivers big and small, migratory fish surge back to life as old energy structures are taken down.
Controlling Mosquito Populations by Releasing Mosquitoes
Los Angeles County officials are hoping to replicate a successful pilot program that mated sterile male mosquitoes with biting females, leading to a reduction in the overall population.
The Toxic Algae That's Taking Over The Country's Waters
Blue-green algae blooms have been reported in dozens of states and municipalities, shutting beaches and putting people and animals at risk.
This State's Bald Eagle Population Soared After International Help
Pennsylvania's bald eagle population rebounded from near extinction thanks to federal protections, a ban on DDT and 88 eaglets from Saskatchewan, Canada.
Traveling to This Airport? Bring Your Own Water Bottle.
San Francisco International Airport banned the sale of single-use plastic water bottles as part of a larger goal to become zero-waste by 2021.
Some Fish Are Still Full of Mercury, for a Worrying Reason
Emissions of mercury have declined, but levels in fish could still increase thanks to overfishing and a changing climate.
West Virginia Bets Big on Plastics, and on Backing of Trump Administration
The state’s leaders want a federal loan guarantee to build a giant chemical storage plant that could cost as much as $10 billion.
Black Bears Adapt to Life Near Humans By Burning the Midnight Oil
COMMENTARY | Some animal populations are growing. An estimated 1 million black bears now roam from Mexico to Canada and Alaska.
Bypassing Trump on Fuel Standards, California Reaches Its Own Auto Deal
California and four major automakers announced a deal Thursday on fuel efficiency standards. But the plan was met with resistance by the Trump administration, which has vowed to enforce its proposed lower fuel standard.
Becoming the Lionfish King
The state of Florida encourages divers to remove an invasive species of fish from its waters in an annual challenge, naming the winner the Lionfish King (or Queen).
Pollution in the Northeast Disproportionately Affects Communities of Color
A new study investigates the impact of air pollution from cars, buses, and trucks on African American, Asian American, and Latino populations of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
The Detested Bradford Pear Tree Is Coming to a Forest Near You
Cities and states are trying to remove Bradford pears‚ but the “weed trees” have already intruded deep into some forests, a biologist warns.
State's Ban on Uranium Mining Upheld by U.S. Supreme Court
The Virginia case involved questions about legislative intent and the power states have under an atomic energy law.
A High Stakes Debate Over an Environmental Permitting Law That Empowers States
States have blocked pipelines and coal facilities using the process. President Trump and some Republicans are pushing to revamp it.
How Forgotten Ports Have a Big Role to Play in the Future of Offshore Wind
Along the East Coast, states and companies are joining to make big investments in port upgrades, as the region eyes a decade of job growth tied to renewable energy.
Paying Homeowners to Transform Yards Into Bee-Friendly Habitats
The "Lawns to Legumes" program, approved by legislators in Minnesota, will reimburse homeowners who plant wildflowers and other pollinator-friendly plants in their yards.
Planting a Habitat for Pollinators on City Streets
A pollinator protection task force in Madison, Wisconsin led to a median-planting project designed to provide a friendly environment for bees and butterflies.
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