Environment

Shawnee Rae, age 8, among a group of Native American activists from the Sisseton-Wahpeton tribe protesting the Keystone XL Pipeline in Watertown, S.D. in 2015.

In A Setback For Trump, Judge Blocks Keystone XL Pipeline Construction

11:10am November 09, 2018

by Emily Sullivan

Judge Brian Morris wrote the State Department's analysis of the pipeline's potential environmental impact fell short of a "hard look" on several items, including greenhouse gas emissions.

Swordfish like this one, sunning itself off the coast of Ventura, Calif. have traditionally been caught in drift gillnets. But ocean activists say the method is unsustainable because it captures too many other sea creatures.

California May Soon Unravel Controversial Nets Used To Harvest Swordfish

6:32pm November 08, 2018

by Alastair Bland

Some of the last drift gillnet fishers in the world capture swordfish off the coast of California. But their days may be numbered as lawmakers seek to phase the nets out.

Kristy Taylor baits her hook while fishing on the Two Hearted River in Michigan. She's part of a steelhead fishing class put on by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in an effort to inspire more women to fish.

Luring More Women To Fishing In The Upper Great Lakes

4:01pm November 06, 2018

by Morgan Springer

A new study finds an uptick in the number of women who are fishing in the Upper Great Lakes region. Younger women especially seem drawn to a sport that is traditionally male-dominated.

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Judge Blocks Feds' Effort To Shrink Red Wolf Territory

4:43pm November 05, 2018

by Associated Press

A federal judge says federal authorities are violating endangered species protections with their plan to shrink the territory of the only wild population of red wolves, a move that would haste

Rancher Dave Creveling believes the cost of a new Washington state carbon fee would be passed along to rural people like him if voters approve it.

Washington State Could Become The First To Charge A Carbon Fee

3:04pm November 05, 2018

by Ashley Ahearn

A proposed fee of $15 per ton of carbon emissions in Washington state has several exemptions for large emitters, and has rural voters afraid they'll end up paying.

One of the BillerudKorsnäs packaging redesign projects replaced the plastic casing around camping gear with cardboard.

Environment

Beyond Plastic Bans: Creating Products To Replace It

8:13am November 04, 2018

by Cassandra Profita

Beyond straw bans, there's mounting pressure on companies to not use plastic packaging. That's creating a budding market for alternative products.

The climate change lawsuit inspired this rally in Seattle, along with ones in Portland and Eugene, Ore.

Young Activists Can Sue Government Over Climate Change, Supreme Court Says

4:30pm November 03, 2018

by Jacob Pinter

The 21 plaintiffs, many of whom are minors, say government policies infringe on their rights. "We need to as a country, do much bigger things," Leigh-Ann Draheim, the mother of one plaintiff said.

Rock Islands in Palau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular dive location. Retailers who break the "reef-toxic" sunscreen ban will face fines of $1,000.

Palau, In Western Pacific, Is First Nation To Ban 'Reef-Toxic' Sunscreens

7:09am November 02, 2018

by Emily Sullivan

The bio-diverse country says it has a responsibility to conserve its reefs. However, researchers say there are more effective and less toxic sunscreens available.

Environmental Policies Of Brazil's New President Jair Bolsonaro Alarming Scientists

11:35pm November 01, 2018

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with environmental educator and researcher Suzana Padua about how the election of Brazil's new president Jair Bolsonaro may threaten the country's conservation efforts.

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In New Mexico, an elected Land Commissioner oversees oil and gas leases on millions of acres of state land. The race is drawing big money from fossil fuel interests and environmental groups.

Why Big Money Is Being Pumped Into A Small New Mexico Race

11:35pm November 01, 2018

by Nathan Rott

As battles over energy and climate heat up, national groups are putting more money into local races with a big impact. That includes the election of the land commissioner in New Mexico.

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