What's at stake in Atlanta's 'Cop City' protests
Police arrested at least 35 people after activists set heavy equipment on fire. Tensions have been building for years over the plan to build a large police training facility.
Environment
What to know about the new U.N. high seas treaty — and the next steps for the accord
Right now, two-thirds of the ocean are regulated by a fragmented patchwork of agreements and organizations. This treaty plans to unite countries to improve the health of the ocean.
Tribes bury P-22, Southern California's famed mountain lion
The cougar's death set off a debate between tribes in the Los Angeles area and wildlife officials over whether scientists could keep samples of the animal's remains for future testing and research.
What to know about the 'red tide' hitting Florida beaches
The toxic Karenia brevis algae has returned to the Gulf Coast for another year, killing fish and causing health problems in people.
Another Norfolk Southern train derails in Ohio
The 212-car train that derailed outside of Springfield, Ohio, on Saturday was not carrying any toxic materials, several state and local agencies confirmed. The EPA will stay on site for cleanup.
After a decade of talks, a treaty has been agreed on to protect the world's oceans
NPR's a Martinez talks to Lisa Speer of the Natural Resources Defense Council's International Oceans program, about a treaty that will open the door to more marine conservation.
United Nations member nations have agreed on a treaty to protect oceans
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with ocean researcher Robert Blasiak of Stockholm University about a historic new treaty to protect oceans.
6 scholars explain what a real climate solution is
We asked six climate experts what questions you should ask yourself whenever you come across something claiming to be a "climate solution".
Amid criticism from environmentalists, a new oil project in Alaska is set to get the green light
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Alaska Public Media reporter Liz Ruskin about the Willow Oil Project in Alaska. It has has widespread support, but there are concerns about its environmental impact.