California's destructively wet winter has a bright side. You'll want to see it
California's year of endless storms has seeded superblooms of wildflowers and provided a boost to some of the state's endangered ecosystems.
Environment
Biden is set to sign an order prioritizing environmental justice
The Democratic administration wants to ensure that poverty, race and ethnic status do not lead to worse exposure to pollution and environmental harm.
President Biden plans to sign a new executive order on environmental justice
NPR's Michel Martin talks to National Climate Adviser Ali Zaidi about the order which makes it the mission of every federal agency to protect the environmental health of communities across the U.S.
Lasers can measure mountain snowpack — important data for drought-stricken areas
Laser technology is being used to more accurately measure mountain snowpack — crucial information for farmers and water managers in drought-stricken areas like the Colorado River Basin.
A new trail in Winston-Salem preserves 93 acres bridging two communities long divided by the land
A new hiking trail in the heart of Winston-Salem will preserve 93 acres of farmland and bridge two neighborhoods long divided by the land.
The U.S. plans new protections for old forests facing pressure from climate change
The Biden administration catalogued 175,000 square miles of old growth and mature forests on federal land. It plans a new rule to better protect woodlands from fires and other climate change effects.
The Colorado and Ohio rivers are among the 'most endangered' in America. Here's why
A new report from the conservation group American Rivers names a stretch of the Colorado River, the Ohio River and eight other rivers as endangered.
How melting Arctic ice could be fueling extreme wildfires in the Western U.S.
As Western wildfires get more destructive, scientists are finding a far-off connection to shrinking ice on the Arctic Ocean.
UNCG initiates carbon offset program
The University of North Carolina Greensboro has launched a program to offset the school’s carbon footprint. The initiative also aims to improve housing conditions for local residents.
LA County has a new tool that's helping trap junk before it flows into the ocean
Los Angeles County is piloting a two-year project to determine if technology such as the Interceptor 007 is successful in capturing waste from major coastal cities, and keeping it from the oceans.