All Environment
How did banned chemicals wind up in the deepest trenches of the ocean?A recent study found unexpectedly high levels of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) inside creatures living at the bottom of the Kermadec and Mariana trenches in the Pacific Ocean, two of the deepest places on Earth.
Judge refuses request to halt Dakota Access pipeline workTwo Native American tribes requested the temporary injunction last week after Energy Transfer Partners got federal permission to lay pipe under a Missouri River reservoir in North Dakota.
- California dam managers dismissed flood concern 12 years ago
Underappreciated and in trouble: Can we stave salt marshes' decline?Salt marshes are an underappreciated, yet extremely valuable, part of the global ecosystem. But with both sea levels and human development on the rise, it is going to require real effort to save them.
First LookFor some of New Zealand's beached whales, a happy return to the seaOvernight more than 200 stranded whales were able to swim away, bringing good news to an otherwise distressing effort to save more than 400 beached whales in New Zealand.
Cover StoryFarming a warmer planetMorocco holds lessons for how farmers around the world are adapting to, and curbing, global warming.
First LookOutdoor companies boycott Utah shows to stand up for Bears Ears monumentAs Utah Republicans fight against the Bears Ears monument designation, several outdoor wear retailers have announced a boycott of retailer shows in the state.
Can a children's lawsuit force action on climate change?The young plaintiffs in a case proceeding to trial in federal court think so.
Once-in-a-decade heatwave melting the Arctic ... for the third time this year. Why?A third wave of unseasonable arctic weather in a few months has scientists worried about ever-strengthening trends.
EPA scientists held back from conference: Cost-cutting or something more?The EPA halved the number of employees attending an Alaska environmental conference this week. Budget cuts have affected research for years, but worries about the new administration have scientists closely watching such decisions.
First LookHundreds of ordinary Kiwis rush to aid of beached whalesThe island's affinity for the whales that often run aground was on display on Friday, during the country's third-worst mass beaching.
Panels to the people: 'Community solar' aims to democratize the sunMore solar projects start serving neighborhoods rather than just individual houses. But the movement is still in its early stages, especially in lower-income communities.
First LookArmy issues final permit to construct the Dakota Access PipelineThe US Army Corps of Engineers granted the final easement needed to complete construction of the previously protested portion of the Dakota Access Pipeline.
First LookAs Antarctic ice shelves shrink, 'shelfwatchers' await major break-offA huge iceberg is likely to soon break off from the Larsen C Antarctic ice shelf. Although break-ups themselves don't contribute to sea rise, they can indirectly increase it.
What climate change action, Republican-style, might look likeA group of prominent conservatives put forward a plan for addressing climate change. In some ways, it's a marker for the future.
For the first time in 100+ years, Canada's oldest park will be roamed by wild bisonBanff National Park in Alberta used to be home to herds of bison. But during the 1800s, the population of wild American bison plummeted from millions to hundreds. Now, they are making a comeback.
First LookLatest Great Barrier Reef threat: coal dustA recent coal dust leak near Australia's Great Barrier Reef can be easily contained, according to Environment Minister Steven Miles. But environmentalists worry the incident portends future threats to one of the most diverse biomes on Earth.
Army clears the way for Dakota Access pipeline completionThe Army intends to cancel further environmental study and allow the Lake Oahe crossing as early as Wednesday. However, the Standing Rock Sioux tribe, which has led opposition, said it would fight the latest development in court.
- For Republicans, carbon tax isn't dead, just dormant
In this edition: The conservatives who support climate action; a move for coal miners and against stream protections; swords into plowshares (sort of).
Can scientists save the 'panda of the sea'?Scientists have formulated a bold plan to save the vaquita porpoise – the world's smallest porpoise – which has been brought to the brink of extinction by Chinese demand for the rare totoaba bladder.
