Environment

Seattle’s port is greener than ever. That may not be enough.

The Port of Seattle finished unloading 4 giant white cranes from China late Monday. They’re among the biggest cranes in the world, and part of a major upgrade of Terminal that includes new green infrastucture designed to reduce pollution. But critics say it's hard to be green in an industry that's nowhere close.

Bears and diversity: a conversation with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant

How To Stay Safe In The West Coast's Sweltering Heat Waves

As a sweltering heat wave hits much of the West Coast, NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Kristina Dahl from the Union of Concerned Scientists about the health risks of exposure to extreme heat.

Over 10% Of Florida's Total Manatee Population Has Died So Far This Year

The mammals were removed from the endangered species list in 2017, but algae blooms and overdevelopment have killed 46,000 acres of seagrass, leaving manatees without enough to eat.

Endangered orcas missing from their home waters for 10 weeks

Southern resident killer whales haven’t been seen in their home waters for more than two months.

Extreme Drought Hits Farmers Hard In Central Oregon County

An historic drought is hitting the western U.S. Phil Chang, a commissioner for Deschutes County, Oregon tells NPR's Sarah McCammon about how his community is coping.