Scuba divers in Minnesota tackle problem of freshwater lake garbage Every year, millions of pounds of garbage pollute freshwater lakes across the U.S. In Minnesota, scuba divers took a deeper look at where all the underwater trash is coming from and how to prevent it. Kirsti Marohn
A rainforest in Africa aims to reverse damage after years of conflict and neglect A unique wilderness in the Democratic Republic of Congo is being revived and preserved for future generations. EMMET LIVINGSTONE
The long and complicated — and expensive — effort to replace lead lines in the U.S. Cincinnati's public water utility is on a years-long effort to replace its lead service lines. They began in 2016 following the crisis in Flint, Michigan. Becca Costello
Vermont's Dead Creek provides songbirds and geese with refuge Dead Creek is one of the wildest places in Vermont's Champlain Valley.
A methane pollution fee on oil and gas faces a cloudy future under Trump The Biden administration issued a new fee on climate-warming methane pollution, but the EPA regulation faces an uncertain future under President-elect Trump Jeff Brady
Dutch appeals court overturns landmark climate ruling against Shell The original 2021 ruling ordered Shell to cut its carbon emissions by 45% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels. The appeals court said there is "insufficient consensus" on a specific reduction percentage. The Associated Press
Trump picks former Rep. Lee Zeldin to be his EPA administrator President-elect Donald Trump said the New York Republican would help push deregulation and support American businesses. Environmental groups decried the nomination. Elena Moore
Hurricane Helene destruction keeps tourists away from North Carolina Some towns in North Carolina are bracing for big losses.
Trump's reelection casts a shadow over the start of global climate negotiations Trump's return to the White House raises questions about whether the country will continue working on global climate initiatives. Jeff Brady
'How Wild' podcast explores the history of the wilderness and its future A new podcast from KALW, explores the history of wilderness and its future. Mallory Yu