Water is scarce in California. But farmers have found ways to store it underground Farmers in California's drought-plagued Central Valley have big plans for the next year of heavy rains. They want to use that water to replenish depleted aquifers, akin to depositing water in a bank. Dan Charles
A new report shows just how much climate change is killing the world's coral reefs Rising ocean temperatures killed 14% of the world's coral reefs, a new analysis finds. But it's not without hope: Experts say many can recover if immediate action is taken to curb future warming. Rachel Treisman
The California oil spill could endanger birds and sea life for years, experts say Even as the response effort continues, experts say the long-term impacts to the environment — particularly on birds and marine life — could be significant. Joe Hernandez
A massive oil spill in the Pacific Ocean has reached the Southern California coast Federal, state and local agencies are racing to determine the cause of the spill, which is at least 13 square miles in size. Joe Hernandez
Navy steams ahead with sonar tests despite state opposition, orca impacts Over the objections of Washington state officials and orca advocates, the U.S. Navy is steaming ahead with a plan for seven more years of testing sonar and explosives off the Northwest coast. John Ryan
Federal regulators to limit hot water in Snake, Columbia rivers Federal regulators starting in spring will require dam operators to limit hot water pollution caused by the four Lower Snake River dams. Courtney Flatt
5 Midwestern governors agree to create a network to charge electric vehicles The bipartisan plan will help the Midwest "lead on electric vehicle adoption, reduce carbon emissions, spur innovation, and create good-paying jobs," says Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Bill Chappell
The Northwest’s unhealthy new season: smoke When Kelsey Horne finished college in Tacoma ten years ago, the climate was different. “Fire season wasn't a thing,” she said. John Ryan
Fat Bear Week Is Here. Take A Look At What To Expect And How You Can Celebrate Only one of Alaska's bears can take home the title of "Fat Bear Week 2021 Champion." Jonathan Franklin
Long Wildfire Seasons Also Mean Extended Periods Of Dangerous Air Quality Millions of Americans have been exposed to a tremendous rise in wildfire smoke in recent years. People in rural Northern California are seeing some of the longest periods of smoke. Farida Jhabvala Romero / KQED
