The Environmental Upside To The COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdowns Many communities are locking down again due to the case surges, giving scientists more of a chance to see how that's changing the environment. They're finding it's affecting air and water quality. Lauren Sommer
Inslee unveils new plan to tackle climate change 'head on' in WA Washington Gov. Jay Inslee says there’s no silver bullet for the climate, so he’s pushing a sweeping package of policies to lower the state’s carbon footprint, economy-wide. John Ryan
Biden Plans To Nominate Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm As Energy Secretary The former Michigan governor brings experience in promoting clean-energy manufacturing. She worked with the Obama administration on an automaker bailout that pushed investment in green technology. Jennifer Ludden
14 baby sea stars are tiny bundles of hope for their critically endangered species To save a critically endangered species, sometimes you have to cut off one of its arms. John Ryan
Washington's carbon footprint keeps growing. This time, buildings and planes are to blame Despite efforts to tame it, Washington state’s impact on the climate keeps growing. John Ryan
Investors Can Now Bet On The Future Of Water Prices In California Water is a precious resources in California — a state plagued by wildfires and drought. Water there is now a commodity and can now be traded like oil and gas. Jim Zarroli
Biden Pledges To Conserve Nearly A Third Of U.S. Land And Water By 2030 President-elect Joe Biden wants to conserve 30% of U.S. land and water by 2030. It's part of a global push to avoid the worst effects of climate change and the decline of the natural world. Nathan Rott
Scientists pinpoint chemical that’s been killing coho salmon. It comes from tires Want to avoid poisoning salmon with your toxic tire dust? Here's how John Ryan
Offshore Drilling Set To Begin Off Florida Alarms Environmentalists The drilling is scheduled to start this month in waters off the Bahamas, just 150 miles from the Florida coast. It's raising alarms among environmental groups and businesses that rely on tourism. Greg Allen
Despite Signing The Great American Outdoors Act, Enforcement Has Been Sporadic President Trump signed a big public lands conservation bill this summer. But so far the White House's implementation of the new law has been scattershot and controversial. Kirk Siegler