A lithium mine in Serbia could rev up Europe's e-vehicles, but opposition is fierce A proposed lithium mine in Serbia is spurring protests over its potential impact on the environment. The mineral is in high demand because it’s crucial for the batteries that run electric vehicles. Rob Schmitz
The biggest diamond in over a century is found in Botswana — a whopping 2,492 carats The Botswana government says the huge 2,492-carat diamond is the second-biggest ever discovered in a mine. It's the biggest diamond found since 1905. It weighs approximately half a kilogram. The Associated Press
Climate change to get its moment in the sun at Democratic convention on Thursday Climate change and energy policy is slated to be one of the topics that Democrats focus on as they make their pitch to mobilize the party for Vice President Kamala Harris. Ximena Bustillo
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
