Federal judge halts construction at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' The 14-day stoppage comes as a federal judge considers whether additional construction of the immigration detention facility in south Florida's Everglades is detrimental to the environment. Greg Allen
Spotted lanternflies are all over. What should you do if you see one? Spotted lanternflies are appearing all over the East Coast. The invasive insects damage plants and trees. What should you do when you spot them? Hosts
Scientists crack the case of the melting sea stars. It only took a decade Researchers in Washington and British Columbia say they have solved a deadly mystery that has stumped scientists for more than a decade. John Ryan
Why a NASA satellite that scientists and farmers rely on may be destroyed on purpose The Trump administration has asked NASA staffers to draw up plans to end at least two satellite missions that measure carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, according to current and former NASA employees. Rebecca Hersher
How to prepare for the next heat wave Summer in the Eastern half of the U.S. kicked off with a massive heat wave.
Keeping the Northwest’s buzz alive: saving the western bumblebee One of the Northwest’s most common animals has all but disappeared from much of the region. John Ryan
In reversal, Defense Department will continue providing crucial satellite weather data About a month after announcing that it would stop sharing data that hurricane forecasters and scientists rely on, the Navy now says it will continue distributing it. Rebecca Hersher
What makes a tsunami — and what to do if one comes Several factors help determine whether a given earthquake will generate a dangerous tsunami, but the process is not yet fully understood. Michal Ruprecht
Washington state climate policies face headwinds as Trump aims to ax regulations Fighting climate change in Washington state could get more difficult if a Trump administration proposal becomes law. John Ryan
Extreme weather makes summer camps more dangerous. How can you protect your kids? Extreme weather makes being out in nature more risky as the flood deaths at Camp Mystic in Texas showed.
