EV buyers who missed out on their tax credits now have a fix from the IRS Some car owners couldn't claim the EV tax credit for vehicles purchased in 2024 because dealers skipped a key sales reporting step. The IRS is now offering a fix. Camila Domonoske
What's soil blocking? This seeding method helps gardeners use less plastic and peat Soil blocking is an environmentally friendly method to prep seedlings. The technique has captured the attention of serious gardeners who'd like to make their growing more sustainable. Neda Ulaby
Why a tiny bit of oil can be a big deal More than three-quarters of U.S. wells make just 6% of the country's oil. They're called marginal wells because of their small output. But they're a big deal to oil producers and environmentalists. Camila Domonoske
Wildfires devastate western North Carolina, fueled by debris from flooding Fighting growing wildfires in western North Carolina is hampered by debris left over from Hurricane Helene-related flooding, which was 6 months ago this week. Gerard Albert III
A park ranger took action 25 years ago. Now, 85 miles of the Escalante River have been saved A retired park ranger "battled" an invasive shrub taking over tributaries of the Colorado River. Now, 85 miles of the Escalante River have been restored. David Condos
Is planting trees 'DEI'? Trump administration cuts nationwide tree-planting effort The Trump administration's efforts to end DEI programs is hitting some unexpected targets, including a nationwide effort planting shade trees in neighborhoods to reduce extreme heat. Eva Tesfaye
Volcano west of Anchorage is 'likely' to erupt in upcoming weeks or months Last week, officials announced that a volcano 80 miles west of Anchorage is "likely" to erupt within the next few weeks or months. That could send ash into the air for hundreds of miles. Wesley Early
How state leaders are juggling the climate crisis and the cost of living Democrats in Sacramento say reducing costs is their top priority. But that could force some big changes in California’s nation-leading efforts to fight climate change.
Heat can age you as much as smoking, a new study finds Exposure to heat can alter the way your DNA works, according to a new study. The effects could lead to long-term health outcomes. Alejandra Borunda
Could the battle over the Colorado River flow to the Supreme Court? Seven states are trying to figure out how to share the shrinking Colorado River before a 2026 deadline. And as negotiations continue, the issue appears to be inching closer to litigation.
