'One Of The Best Nature Shows': A River Transformed After Dams Come Down In a growing trend, dozens of aging dams are removed from U.S. rivers every year. In Maine, this has meant the return of millions of migratory fish, plus bald eagles and other birds who eat them. Murray Carpenter
George Monbiot: How Does This Moment Call For A "Great Reset"? To achieve radical change, writer George Monbiot says we need a new story that explains the present and guides the future. He offers a vision built around our innate capacity for cooperation. NPR/TED Staff
Sen. Cantwell explains why a newly-passed conservation bill is so important The US Senate has passed a historic conservation bill with bipartisan support. Washington Senator Maria Cantwell discusses. Kim Shepard
The scramble to help Chinook salmon past landslide danger zone One of the most important food sources for the Northwest’s endangered orcas was devastated by a rockslide. John Ryan
The wolf ranger I saddle up, take to the hills of eastern Washington state and meet a man who left his city life behind to protect the wolves he loves. Chris Morgan
Russia's Putin Declares State Of Emergency After Fuel Spill In Arctic The accident, 20,000 tons of diesel fuel spilling into a river, took place at a power plant in a city north of the Arctic Circle. Local officials face criminal charges for their slow response. Lucian Kim
Sea Otters Can Be Money Makers, But Not Everyone Benefits The return of sea otters to historic habitats can restore ecosystems and bring economic benefits, but hungry otters can also threaten the food security of remote indigenous communities. Nell Greenfieldboyce
As EPA Steps Back, States Face Wave Of Requests For Environmental Leniency The EPA does not require companies to notify federal regulators if the pandemic interferes with pollution monitoring or reporting. That leaves states alone on the front lines of pollution control. Rebecca Hersher
Trump Waives Environmental Reviews, Citing Pandemic Economic Emergency A White House executive order aims to expedite infrastructure projects to boost economic recovery. It lets federal agencies waive environmental protections, but critics question its legality. Jeff Brady
Russian Power Plant Spills Thousands Of Tons Of Oil Into Arctic Region More than 20,000 tons spilled in a remote Arctic region, prompting Russian President Vladimir Putin to declare a state of emergency. The company says thawing permafrost may have caused the spill. Lucian Kim
