Remembering Nature Writer Barry Lopez
Lopez, who died Dec. 25, won the 1986 National Book Award for Arctic Dreams, an account of his travels in the far north over a period of four years. Originally broadcast in 1989 and 2013.
Environment
Major Oil Companies Take A Pass On Controversial Lease Sale In Arctic Refuge
After a three-year push by the Trump administration, almost no oil companies offered bids. Analysts point to controversy, low oil prices and an incoming administration that opposes drilling.
Homeless In Seattle Get Help From City Waste Pumper
The city has noticed a rise in illegal sewage spills as the number of people living out of RVs and other vehicles has increased dramatically.
After Decades-Long Push, It's Not Clear Who Will Bid In Arctic Refuge Oil Lease Sale
There's little solid data on how much oil is under the refuge, and lawsuits and market forces could dampen industry interest. Any leases would also face opposition from a Biden administration.
Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Eruption Creates 600-Foot-Deep Lava Lake
The volcano on Hawaii's Big Island began erupting more than a week ago and lava continues to flow, creating a huge new lake that's taken the place of a water lake it vaporized.
Farmers Got A Government Bailout In 2020, Even Those Who Didn't Need It
Total payments to farmers reached $46 billion, a record. Many received more than $100,000, yet didn't necessarily need the help.
'That Terrifies Me': Trump Rule Allows Natural Gas Transport By Rail In Dense Areas
Fifteen states are challenging the decision, arguing that the risk of explosion puts lives in danger. For one project, highly flammable gas will travel 200 miles through a busy East Coast corridor.
U.S. Implementing 1st-Ever Airplane Emission Rules; Critics Say They're Ineffective
The Environmental Protection Agency said the new rules will not result in a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Environmentalists are calling for more stringent measures.
Barry Lopez, Acclaimed Author And Traveler Beyond Many Horizons, Dies At 75
Lopez — who won a National Book Award in 1986 for Arctic Dreams — wrote about his travels to far places. But his writings aren't just travelogues, they remind us of how precious life on Earth is.
Scientists Have Found Some Truly Ancient Ice, But Now They Want Ice That's Even Older
Ice is usually ephemeral; it doesn't last that long before melting. But some ice on our planet has stayed frozen for millions of years, according to scientists on a quest to find the oldest ice.