Five more Seattle libraries to become extreme-heat refuges Cold cash from the Federal Emergency Management Agency is helping Seattle cool its libraries. John Ryan
Firefighters battle wildfire threatening small Western Washington town A wildfire that ignited last Wednesday west of Brinnon in Jefferson County, has now burned 398 acres and is less than 10% contained. The blaze has prompted a significant firefighting response from across Washington state and beyond. Diana Opong
In southwest Virginia, volunteers work to restore rivercane — America's only native bamboo America's only native bamboo was once plentiful along river banks, before making way for agriculture. Now it's a rare plant, and there are efforts to bring it back.
How one pop band is trying to turn concertgoers into climate activists The multi-platinum-selling indie pop band is using research to inspire fans to take immediate action against climate change. Chloe Veltman
Water treaty between Mexico and U.S. faces biggest test in 80 years The water-sharing systems between Mexico and the U.S. are facing one of the biggest tests in their 80-year history after Mexico has fallen behind on billions of gallons of water deliveries. Bria Suggs
To save wild crocodiles in Australia, scientists gave them food poisoning Freshwater crocodiles die every year in Australia from eating poisonous cane toads that humans introduced to the continent. Now scientists have found a way to teach the crocs to avoid the toxic toads. Ari Daniel
San Juans’ sea stars start long crawl back from near-extinction Pizza-sized predators are crawling around the San Juan Islands this summer. Scientists are celebrating. John Ryan
To heal the Gulf of Mexico's dead zone, we have to look north to Midwest farms There’s a massive area in the Gulf of Mexico that’s so low in oxygen, aquatic life can’t survive there. Many say it’s mainly from excessive fertilizer that runs off from Midwestern farms. Eric Schmid
A Colorado park honors Dennis Weaver and his love for the environment The late actor Dennis Weaver was known to play cowboys and deputy marshals. But the star found his happy place far from the glitz and glam of Hollywood.
Why are trees and shrubs invading what's left of North America's prairies? The largest portion of tallgrass prairie in the world is in danger.
