State Of Emergency, Evacuations In Florida County Over Wastewater Pond Leak
The governor declared a state of emergency for Manatee County, Fla., after officials were alerted to a leak in a wastewater pond.
Environment
'Green New Deal' Leaders See Biden Climate Plans As A Victory, Kind Of
For Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and progressive climate activists, the Biden infrastructure plan shows the influence of the Green New Deal. But they think it's nowhere near big enough.
Buttigieg Says $2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan Is A 'Common Sense Investment'
In an interview with NPR's Morning Edition, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the plan is "fully paid for" and that not making the investment is a "threat to American competitiveness."
Here's What's In President Biden's $2 Trillion Infrastructure Proposal
The proposal would overhaul roads, transit, utilities, Internet access and more in the name of creating jobs. It's also intended to combat climate change, racial inequality and competition from China.
In Hotter Climate, 'Zombie' Urchins Are Winning And Kelp Forests Are Losing
Kelp forests along Northern California have almost vanished. Divers and scientists are racing to stop purple sea urchins from taking over critical habitat.
California Has A New Idea For Homes At Risk From Rising Seas: Buy, Rent, Retreat
Sea level rise is threatening billions in coastal property. A California lawmaker is proposing a novel way to retreat from the threat: buying and renting out properties as long as they're habitable.
Biden Is Pushing For A Major Expansion Of Offshore Wind Energy
The Biden administration is pushing a major expansion of offshore wind energy. Officials say it will mean tens of thousands of jobs, and help make the overall electricity system carbon neutral.
Massachusetts Is Modifying Triple-Deckers To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Buildings account for about 12% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. Massachusetts is trying to reduce that by retrofitting the state's iconic triple-deckers.
Biden Administration Pushes Major Expansion For Offshore Wind Energy
Officials say expanding offshore wind will create tens of thousands of jobs and help reduce climate warming emissions. Multiple departments will coordinate to sell new leases and approve permits.
Amid Myriad Crises, Lebanon Now Confronts An Ecological Disaster On Its Shores
Some of the country's last beaches spared from development are now carpeted in globs of tar from an oil spill in the Mediterranean, damaging beaches that are nesting grounds for endangered turtles.