Environment

Red wolves have been on the brink of extinction since the 1970s. The new six-pup litter gives conservationists a sense of hope for the future of the species.

Environment

For the first time in 4 years, a litter of red wolf pups was born in the wild

6:39pm April 23, 2022

by Dustin Jones

The red wolf is one of the most endangered animals on the planet. That's why environmentalists were ecstatic to find the first litter born in the wild in four years — six pups.

Environment

Use these tips and tricks to find your footing outdoors

4:52pm April 23, 2022

There are lots of benefits to spending time in nature. NPR's Life Kit provides some help to getting outside.

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An old-growth redwood tree named "Father of the Forest" in Big Basin Redwoods State Park, California in August 2020. Some trees in the park have been standing for 2,000 years.

Biden will order a study of old-growth forests in an Earth Day executive action

6:10pm April 22, 2022

by Laura Benshoff

America's oldest trees store vast amounts of carbon. Counting them is the first step to preserving them, says the Biden administration.

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Winston-Salem prepares first solar panel project for city-owned buildings

2:25pm April 22, 2022

by Keri Brown

The City of Winston-Salem is investing in solar power to help meet future clean energy goals. The first project is slated for one of its main downtown facilities.

Green renovations in schools can bring long-term savings but sometimes have upfront costs.

In an effort to make schools greener, the White House is offering billions of dollars

12:25pm April 22, 2022

by Anya Kamenetz

From solar panels to electric buses — the Biden Administration wants to make it easier for schools to tap more than $5.5 billion for climate-friendly upgrades.

How do you tell your kid that the planet is ending?

How young people are taking action against climate change

9:12am April 22, 2022

Xiye Bastida was raised in the highlands of Mexico with an understanding that she had to thank the Earth for everything it provided. Now, she's dedicated her entire life to the issue of protecting it.

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A recent study by the American Lung Association found that more Americans are living in areas with increased levels of air pollution. Los Angeles has recorded the worst levels of ozone for all but one of the past 23 years.

More than 137 million Americans live in areas with poor air quality, report finds

8:24am April 21, 2022

by Dustin Jones

The rising number of fires hamper decades of environmental efforts, and over 40% of Americans — more than 137 million people — live in places with poor air quality, a new report says.

Environment

New bill would benefit North Carolina's plant biodiversity

4:08pm April 20, 2022

by David Ford

A new house bill in Washington may bring millions of dollars to North Carolina to protect the state's biodiversity.

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Zurich is expanding its district heating system, which delivers hot water and steam through underground pipes. With more buildings relying on this system for heat, there's less demand for natural gas.

To fight climate change, and now Russia, too, Zurich turns off natural gas

12:15pm April 20, 2022

by Dan Charles

Zurich, Switzerland, is shutting down the gas supply to some neighborhoods. Originally aimed at fighting climate change and saving money, it's also a step to cut gas imports from Russia.

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Pipeline used to carry crude oil is shown at the Superior, Wis., terminal of Enbridge Energy, on June 29, 2018. The Biden administration is restoring federal regulations guiding environmental reviews of major infrastructure projects.

Biden administration restores environmental reviews for major infrastructure projects

1:20pm April 19, 2022

by The Associated Press

The move restores regulations guiding environmental reviews of big projects such as highways and pipelines that were scaled back by the Trump administration in a bid to fast-track the projects.