These Northwest snails might need stronger protection than just their tiny shells Environmentalists are urging federal officials to save a pair of Northwest species that you’ve probably never heard of. John Ryan
Lethal heat in West Africa is driven by human-caused climate change The recent deadly heat in West Africa is driven by human activities, including the burning of fossil fuels, particularly in the wealthy Northern Hemisphere, according to an international report. Emmanuel Akinwotu
Wildfire smoke contributes to thousands of deaths each year in the U.S. Two new studies show the unseen toll smoke is taking on people across the country. Climate change is likely to make the problem even bigger. Alejandra Borunda
Bird flu in cattle stressing Northwest dairy operators Washington and Oregon dairy farmers say they’re stressed out – the threat of bird flu in cattle is just adding to their woes. Anna King
Drought emergency declared for Washington state ahead of warm summer A drought emergency was declared for the entire state of Washington Tuesday, as state officials face low water supply ahead of an expected warmer-than-normal summer. Dyer Oxley
A video shows two men toppling rock formations at Lake Mead trail The National Park Service is seeking the public's help in identifying the two men, caught on video pushing rocks off a cliff near the Redstone Dunes Trail earlier this month. Joe Hernandez
Researchers have been trying to breed fungus-resistant chestnut trees for 100 years We visit an orchard where researchers are breeding Chestnut trees they hope will one day fight off a fungus that's been killing the iconic American tree for more than a century. Roxy Todd
What biologists see from the shores of the drying Great Salt Lake Half of the Great Salt Lake in Utah has now dried up but scientists say there's still some time left to reverse its decline. Kirk Siegler
Should Washington state consider climate impacts when it approves timber sales? A ruling by a King County judge over the sale of timber in Eastern King County points to the increased scrutiny the DNR faces over how it manages public lands. Hans Anderson
