Trump administration finalizes plan to open pristine Alaska wildlife refuge to oil and gas drilling The Trump administration has finalized a plan to open the coastal plain of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling, renewing long-simmering debate over whether to drill in one of the nation's most sensitive wilderness areas. The Associated Press
Trump's plan to expand U.S. timber production puts national forest lands at risk President Trump is trying to reverse the Clinton-era rule that puts 59 million acres of National Forest lands off limits to timber harvest and other development.
State halts rebates to farmers hit with fuel fees under WA climate law Washington quietly ended funding this summer for a program that provided millions of dollars in rebates to farmers who paid unfair fuel surcharges under Washington’s landmark climate law. Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard
Tribal communities face renewable energy project funding cuts Funding for renewable energy projects meant to power homes and health facilities across tribal communities was slashed after Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
New innovations could make wheat more resilient in drier conditions Kansas is known for its massive wheat production, but drier climates have made it challenging to manage the crop.
As hundreds of millions of birds head south, the invisible danger is glass It's the peak of the fall migration season. This is when bird deaths from window collisions tend to spike, even though simple solutions can prevent this. Nell Greenfieldboyce
Greetings from the Rhône Glacier, where a gash of pink highlights how it's melting Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. Rob Schmitz
As Washington's wildfire season winds down, state officials take stock With fall weather dampening wildland fire conditions in Washington, officials are beginning to reflect on the fire season. Emily Fitzgerald/Washington State Standard
Data centers are booming. But there are big energy and environmental risks How tech companies and government officials handle local impacts will shape the industry's future in the U.S. Michael Copley
New Zealand turns to technology to save endangered birds New Zealand is using technology to save its endangered species. This includes traps with artificial intelligence and the potential to modify invasive species so they can’t breed.