Can fish and dams coexist on the Skagit River? New plan may be first step Seattle City Light has released a new plan for managing three hydroelectric dams on the Skagit River. The dams provide 20% of Seattle’s electric power, and have been the subject of a series of lawsuits by tribes arguing that the dams stop salmon from flourishing. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Earth Month is ending, but these sustainability tips are evergreen Earth Month is ending, but Life Kit's audience has actionable sustainability tips you can use as inspiration for the rest of the year. Life Kit
Warm, cold, and warm. The Western Washington weather ahead After an unusually cold spring thus far, Western Washington is expected to see high temperatures in the 70s on Friday and Saturday. Katie Campbell
California becomes the first state to adopt emission rules for trains California approved a rule limiting rail pollution to aggressively cut greenhouse gas emissions in the state's latest move to establish itself as a global leader in the fight against climate change. The Associated Press
In Upstate New York, spring is breathing new life into the woods In upstate New York, spring is breathing new life into the woods. We go for a hike in the Adirondack Mountains. Emily Russell, NCPR
A fisherman went missing in 1998. Now his remains at Lake Mead have been identified Las Vegas resident Claude Russell Pensinger disappeared while fishing in the reservoir. His skeletal remains were one of several sets discovered last year as water levels dropped in a drought. Emily Olson
Thousands of little blue creatures are washing up on California beaches The tiny disc-like critters are known as Velella velella, a name so nice you gotta say it twice. Manuela López Restrepo
Yosemite National Park will be closed for days due to flooding from melting snow The Sierra Nevada region where the park is located experienced snowfall at over 300% than usual this past winter. Flooding may happen into May and June, the park said. Ayana Archie
Invasion of the Burmese pythons, part 1 In the Florida Everglades, the Burmese python is an invasive species that's close to triggering an ecological collapse. But not if these python hunters have anything to do with it. Lucy Soucek
Biden is set to sign an order prioritizing environmental justice The Democratic administration wants to ensure that poverty, race and ethnic status do not lead to worse exposure to pollution and environmental harm. The Associated Press
